FOOD & DRINK
Rita’s Italian Ice announces Franklin County grand opening
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A new Rita’s Italian Ice in Franklin County recently announced their upcoming grand opening date. abc27 news previously reported back in September when we first confirmed that a new Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard location would be opening on 731 Wayne Avenue in Chambersburg.
Chambersburg brings back grazing goats
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – For the second year in a row, expect to see grazing goats managing overgrown trails in Chambersburg. The borough says they’ve authorized FlockWorks to provide guided goat grazing to clear overgrown land along the banks of the Conocochegue Creek adjacent to the Rail Trail between West King and Commerce Streets.
New wild quail should soon be laying first eggs in Pennsylvania in decades
Many of Pennsylvania’s new wild northern bobwhite quail are adjusting to their new home in Franklin County and officials are looking forward to seeing quail chicks this summer. Through a partnership with the Pennsylvania Game Commission and Letterkenny Army Depot, wild quail have been reintroduced into Pennsylvania at the...
“Doors Open” at Gettysburg next week
Gettysburg, PA (WHTM) – On May 11, from 10 am to 2 pm, visitors will have a chance to look inside four historic homes at Gettysburg National Military Park that are usually closed to the public. The free event, “Doors Open Gettysburg”, takes place during National Historic Preservation Month.
Shapiro pushes aside politics to help Martin’s bring more ‘darn good rolls’ to Pa. and beyond
Politics might make strange bedfellows, but after Gov. Josh Shapiro’s visit to Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe Inc. in Chambersburg on Tuesday you could add potato rolls and economic development to that adage. During the 2022 gubernatorial race, some members of the Martin family behind the famous rolls and...
The 16th annual HGAC BarnArt Show & Sale returns in June!
Come celebrate our great old barns and the 50 artists who have captured them in works of art. Our Pennsylvania bank barns are unique with the cantilevered forebay in front and an earthen bank in the back. They are icons of what we love about Adams County, our “rural character.”
“E.T. The Extra Terrestrial In Concert” coming to Luhrs Peforming Arts Center
Tickets go on sale Friday, May 2 at 10 a.m. Relive the magic of E.T. The Extra Terrestrial on the big screen accompanied by a magnificent, live performance of the Shippensburg Festival Symphony Orchestra. Coming to Luhrs Performing Arts Center on Saturday, July 20 tickets are available luhrscenter.com or by calling 717-477-SHOW.
Fund drive underway as Greencastle playground begins second century
The annual fund drive for Greencastle’s Jerome R. King Playground is underway. A fundraising letter went out this week for the playground, which is beginning its 101th year of serving the Greencastle-Antrim community. The letter noted donations are “gladly accepted throughout the year.”. “Each year we strive to...
Philadelphia Airport Now Being Powered by Solar Arrays at Gettysburg Farm
A portion of a solar array in Adams County when it was still being built now powering the Philadelphia International Airport. The Philadelphia International Airport is now being powered by a Gettysburg solar panels on farmland 100 miles away in Gettysburg, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Energix...
Judith McClean, Gettysburg Elementary, Andrew Muenzfeld, and Upper Adams Intermediate School Adaptive Class Artists on Display at ACAC
The Adams County Arts Council, 125 South Washington Street, Gettysburg, will feature a collection of quilted wall hangings by Judith McClean, Photographs by Andrew Muenzfeld, clay pots by Upper Adams Intermediate School Adaptive class, and visual artworks by Gettysburg Elementary students throughout the center during the month of May. A First Friday opening reception is scheduled for Friday, May 3, 5-7:00 p.m. and is open to the public.
Mother’s Day Flower Pot Make & Take Event at Backroads Greenhouse
Backroads Greenhouse in Chambersburg is hosting a Mother’s Day Flower Pot Make & Take event on Saturday, May 4th, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The event welcomes children of all ages. Attendees are required to pre-register for the event, and tickets are priced at $10. Each ticket...
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