Wednesday, March 25, 2020

In resolution, PA lawmaker blames COVID-19 outbreak on 'our presumptuous sins'

On Monday, Borowicz dropped a non-binding resolution that would, if approved, declare March 30 "a state day of humiliation, fasting and prayer in Pennsylvania," because, she says, the COVID-19 epidemic that's claimed the lives of thousands worldwide and six right here in Pennsylvania, "may be but a punishment inflicted upon us for our presumptuous sins."

MORE:
https://www.penncapital-star.com/covid-19/in-resolution-pa-lawmaker-blames-covid-19-outbreak-on-our-presumptuous-sins-tuesday-morning-coffee/ 

Updated (3/24/2020) PA Industry Operation Guidance List

Download updated list (as of March 24, 2020) of which PA businesses may stay open and which must remain closed HERE.

Fresh Express food distribution to take place at Glatfelter's Field, Friday, March 27 2:30-5:30 p.m.


Fresh Express is still happening this Friday!!  

Due to Park School being closed, the location has changed to Glatfelter Memorial Park, an additional hour has been added to the distribution, and it will be done as a drive thru in the parking lot to minimize personal contact. 

Please help share the information below from Lancaster General Health: 

To help limit the potential for unnecessary exposure to COVID-19 in our community, the Friday, March 27th Fresh Express distribution will take place outside at Glatfelter Memorial Field, 1249 Lancaster Avenue in Columbia. 

The boxed food drive-up event will be open from 2:30 to 5:30 pm. Non-drivers and walkers are also welcome. Fresh Express will be a rain or shine event.

Thank you to Central PA Food Bank, Community Action Partnership and Penn Medicine/Lancaster General Health for keeping this valuable resource open during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbia Presbyterian Hands Across The Street offering Grab and Go lunches


Our team is in uniform for grab and go meals for kids and adults at Columbia Presbyterian/ Hands Across the Street (4th & Locust.) Over 400 meals given to children last week!

Meals served 11a-1p Monday through Friday!
#handsacrossthestreet

Legislature moves to adapt open meetings rules to coronavirus situation | PA Post

Right now, he says, agencies are approaching the issue on a piecemeal basis and are looking for guidance as to how they can comply with the law and support public health.

MORE:
https://papost.org/2020/03/24/legislature-moves-to-adapt-open-meetings-rules-to-coronavirus-situation/ 

Here's which Lancaster County schools are implementing online instruction amid coronavirus shutdown

Columbia Borough: Optional educational resources can be found on the district website. Teachers and administrators are going through online professional development and regularly reaching out to students online and by phone. 

MORE:

https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/here-s-which-lancaster-county-schools-are-implementing-online-instruction/article_15aa6280-6e1c-11ea-8718-4fedd8018f81.html