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Some Lancaster Children Protected From Lead at Day Care

January 6, 2017

Lancaster has halted the opening of three day care centers in the city after discovering unsafe levels of lead, its first enforcement of a new law aimed at protecting children.

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Flu is Coming, but the Stomach Bug is Here

January 6, 2017

Although flu season has not yet hit its stride, some doctors are seeing a spike in unrelated stomach viruses this winter. See these tips on how you can avoid getting the bug.

Thousands of U.S. locales where lead poisoning is worse than in Flint, MI

December 19, 2016

Check out the investigative report on how thousands of communities in the U.S have high levels of lead poisoning. Click on the map to see the lead testing rate in your area.

Lancaster Cannot Mitigate Lead in Aging Homes By Itself

December 9, 2016

Lancaster city officials have agreed to move forward with a resolution asking the Pennsylvania Legislature to implement a statewide lead testing and abatement program. City Council members plan to introduce the resolution at its Dec. 13 meeting.

Story of a Lancaster County Child Suffering from Lead Poisoning

March 15, 2016

This is a story of a child in Lancaster County who has been struggling with the effects of lead poisoning. Lead poisoning is known to be silent but costly epidemic affecting many children living in homes built before 1978.