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Lancaster County needs hundreds of volunteers this spring and summer to power four major community events, from a unity race to a massive back-to-school supply drive. Each event offers families and individuals a chance to strengthen their neighborhood while making real impact.
Seventy students who overcame major challenges celebrated graduation at Lancaster High School's ninth annual I-CAN ceremony. The event honored resilience while remembering a student who would have walked across the stage.
United Way of Lancaster County just launched Community Connect 2026, a new program that removes barriers for people who need to complete service hours. The initiative connects volunteers with organizations ready to welcome them, no obstacles required.
A youth baseball team from Lancaster County swept their district tournament without a single loss, earning their shot at the state championship. Now they're bringing home-field advantage and championship experience to Virginia's biggest stage.
Two 400-foot wind turbines near Lancaster, Pennsylvania generated enough clean energy to make 5 million gallons of Turkey Hill ice cream annually for 15 years. While they're being retired in 2027, their legacy proves renewable energy can power beloved businesses in farm country.
When storms, fires, and floods destroy homes in Pennsylvania, neighbors with toolbelts show up to rebuild for free. The Mennonite Disaster Service Lancaster Unit has helped dozens of families recover when insurance falls short.
A British university just became one of Europe's largest clean energy producers, powering its entire campus with wind and solar. The campus now serves as a living laboratory, showing cities and businesses how to reach net zero by 2030.
Steve Lancaster, a former Crusaders lock who's championed community rugby for years, just landed the top job at New Zealand Rugby. His mission: keep the All Blacks winning while strengthening grassroots rugby across the country.
Scientists at Lancaster University found that fluoroquinolone antibiotics don't just kill bacteria—they supercharge our immune cells to fight harder. The discovery could help doctors choose the best antibiotics for each patient's unique needs.
Hilliard Bradley's softball team made history with a record-breaking 20-hit performance in their first-ever state semifinal appearance. The Jaguars are heading to the championship game against Lancaster in an all-central Ohio showdown.
A master electrician in Lancaster County created a hands-on solar training program using donated equipment, giving students real-world skills while rediscovering the basics himself. The rebuildable system lets young electricians practice installing panels, batteries, and wiring they can actually see working.
Over 30 high school students from underserved communities across Ghana just completed an intensive 8-week program teaching them artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced tech skills. The free bootcamp, run by Lancaster University Ghana and KGL Foundation, is building the next generation of African tech innovators.
A young female bobcat trapped in a car grill after a collision in Adams County received emergency surgery for two broken legs. Now the Lancaster County rescue center is raising funds to support her months-long recovery before she can return to the wild.
A nonprofit is closing its handmade candle business to train formerly incarcerated women for high-paying careers in solar, electric vehicles, and wind energy. The shift reflects booming demand in clean energy sectors that offer family-sustaining wages.
When a customer collapsed outside during a brutal Texas winter storm, a Fort Worth store manager didn't hesitate to carry her to safety. His quick action saved a life during one of the coldest nights of the year.
At 32, Yentli Soto Albrecht has a 95% chance of developing the same fatal disease that killed her father. She's managing 11 research projects to find a cure in time.
A Pennsylvania community gathered for their 17th annual Relay for Life, lighting 500 luminaria bags to honor cancer survivors and those lost to the disease. One mother's story of finding joy amid her family's dual cancer battles inspired hundreds to keep fighting.
A program at the University of Arizona has helped scientists transform breakthrough discoveries into real companies, generating $3.3 billion in economic impact and thousands of jobs. Researchers developing treatments for Alzheimer's and sustainable energy storage are finally getting their life-saving inventions to the people who need them most.
Fairfield Federal employees are volunteering to guide high schoolers through a hands-on budgeting simulation that prepares them for adult financial decisions. The program has reached multiple school districts across Fairfield County.
Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay is passing on the demanding mentorship that shaped his own remarkable rise from overlooked youth player to Scotland's driving force. The 6'4" powerhouse is now giving young teammates the same "sink or swim" guidance that transformed him.
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