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Flint Moves to Permanently Take Care of Lead Problems, While Efforts in Lancaster Still Stalled

March 28, 2017

The city plans to replace 18,000 underground pipes that were involved in bringing the water to the city. For the kids who already drank the water, it is too late.

2 More Flu-Related Deaths in Lancaster County; That Makes 9 Here, 101 Statewide

March 16, 2017

Health officials continue to urge people to get the flu shot. The number of confirmed flu cases statewide dropped substantially in the last week, which was the fourth decline in a row, but the virus is still widespread.

City Council Tables Lead Ordinance To Await Lancaster Landlords’ Ideas

March 15, 2017

Tabling the proposed ordinance removes it from consideration. The hope is that with the landlords’ input, council can introduce an improved ordinance that will be effective and have broad support.

Conversation on Drug Addiction with Sen. Scott Martin and Rep. Bryan Cutler Set for March 21

March 2, 2017

Two state lawmakers will join the Lancaster County Anti-Heroin Task Force, health officials and others for a conversation about the opioid epidemic this month at Penn Manor High School.

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New Law for Public Water Companies

February 28, 2017

New law forces public water companies to alert customers of lead contamination within 24 hours.