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šŸŒ± How a $71.5M state program connects to Lancaster Hub Monday

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a $71.5M state program connects to Lancaster Hub Monday
  • What Warwick Townshipā€™s proposed Comcast franchise could mean for your service
  • How one Lancaster County couple is quietly changing lives after prison

Also on today's calendar: Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you drop a Coffee Mug? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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ā˜‘ļø Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Pennsylvania election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 59 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 67, low: 42.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 43 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Shapiro administration to announce $71.5 million in community investments (cumberlink.com) ā€” State economic development officials will visit Lancaster Hub on North Queen Street Monday to highlight $71.5 million in Neighborhood Assistance Program investments across Pennsylvania. The stop will showcase how Lancaster Hub supports city residents with food, clothing, and homelessness services, alongside remarks from DCED Secretary Rick Siger and Mayor Jaime Arroyo.
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2. Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Warwick, Lancaster (lancasteronline.com) ā€” Warwick Township in Lancaster County will hold a public meeting on November 18 to consider approving a new cable franchise agreement with Comcast of Southeast Pennsylvania. Residents can review the proposed ordinance and agreement at the township building or newspaper office during business hours before the vote.
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3. Lancaster County couple dedicates decades to prison ministry and community service (wgal.com) ā€” A longtime Lancaster County prison chaplain and his wife are quietly transforming lives through Bible studies and residential programs that help formerly incarcerated people rebuild. Working through The Potterā€™s House and Lancaster County Prison, Bud and Karen Roda offer practical support, spiritual guidance, and everyday kindness that participants say bring hope, dignity, and lasting change across the community.
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4. Penn Medicine farmers market hands out 10,000 pounds of fresh produce (abc27.com) ā€” More than 600 people from Lancaster County received 10,000 pounds of free fresh produce at a Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health farmers market in Columbia. The annual event also connected attendees with health services, wellness programs, and community support resources aimed at improving access to healthy food and care for local families.
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5. Mayor Lutz outlines street-safety push, eyes cheap 'quick-build' fixes and stateĀ grants (columbiaspy.com) ā€” Columbiaā€™s mayor is pushing a new street-safety plan that leans on data and design ideas shared by Lancaster City and the Lancaster County Planning Commission, including quick-build bump-outs, better crosswalks, and safer school routes. PennDOT engineers will review several dangerous intersections next week as the borough prepares to seek grants and set priorities for phased improvements.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I see the RightAid at Chestnut and Reservoir is leased.
    Does anyone know what's coming to our neighborhood? (Nextdoor East Side)
  • MISSING: Has anyone seen this cat around Creekside Apartments?
    Her name is Smokey. She most likely will not approach you but just trying to see if thereā€™s any leads? She is pretty petite please let me know, Thankā€¦ (Nextdoor Northwest End)
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Lancaster. Apply here.
  • Cracker Barrel Old Country Store posted a job opening for Cook in Lancaster. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lancaster here.

Ok Lancaster! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you get when you drop a Coffee Mug?" ā€” a Coffee Break! (Thank you Jorie W. for sending it in!)
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