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Walmart opens 1.5 million square-foot facility in south-central Pa.
Walmart shoppers in south-central Pennsylvania and beyond may notice faster service thanks to a new facility. This Friday the chain is celebrating the opening of a 1.5 million square-foot high-tech fulfillment center at 1915 Ebberts Spring Court in Antrim Township, Franklin County. “Our new next generation fulfillment center is a...
Where history was made: Two historic Gettysburg homes soon available for rental
GETTYSBURG, Pa (CNN) — Looking for a unique vacation spot?. Two historic homes on the Gettysburg Battlefield will be available to rent soon. The National Park Service says both the Michael Bushman and John Slyder houses will be available for overnight stays starting on May 24th. The Civil War...
There are 3 drive-in theaters still operating in Central PA; here's how to find them for a fun night under the stars
YORK, Pa. — Drive-in movie theaters are a truly American invention. According to driveinmovie.com, a website dedicated to preserving drive-in movie culture, the first theater opened in Camden, New Jersey in 1933. They hit their peak in the 1950s, but since then have steadily declined in popularity. Today, the...
New coffee shop that employs trafficking survivors opens in Cumberland County
CAMP HILL, Pa. — A new cafe in Cumberland County is serving up more than just coffee. It's also giving second chances to survivors of sex trafficking. Good Ground Coffee Company opened in Camp Hill on Tuesday, but it’s been years in the making. “We’ve known since about...
Gettysburg Brass Band Festival presents The Wise Guys
The Wise Guys will be making its first appearance at the 2024 Gettysburg Brass Band Festival on Saturday, June 8th at 3:00 p.m. Founded in 2002, The Wise Guys began as a traditional brass ensemble, and when the University of Virgina at Wise began to offer a music major in 2007, the group narrowed its focus morphing into a tuba-euphonium ensemble. The group is open to anyone who plays tuba or euphonium performing repertoire that includes arrangements customized by its leader, Professor Rick Galyean, director of bands at the UVA-Wise.
Businessman, he drinks my wine. Ploughman Dig My Earth!
June 1st brings music enthusiasts from far and wide to celebrate the beautiful green open spaces of Adams County, PA. We’re raising money for Land Conservancy of Adams County and listening to so many amazing musicians from noon until 11pm! We’ve got our headliners, Wayne Graham, coming in from Kentucky – 2 weeks before their Whizzbanger’s Ball performance alongside Arlo McKinley, Tyler Childers, and John R. Miller! Philadelphia’s Brittany Ann Tranbaugh is wrapping her tour of the midwest in time to bring her band back through Adams County. Local favorites West & Ward will be celebrating their new album on our stage. Dig My Earth mainstays Gena Lanette, Peter Wile, Chuck Darwin & The Knuckle Draggers, The Clark McLane Band, and Neil & Shannon are fired up to perform for you AND to recreate Bob Dylan’s legendary Highway 61 Revisited album live at the Festival! Tickets are on sale now – $20 for a full day of music, food, and art! And if that isn’t enough incentive, that same promo code “Dornick5” will save you $5 on this festival as well. Join us as we preserve farmland and green spaces through the magic of music!
Actors With Special Needs Star In The Sound Of Music!
Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization located at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, will present its Penguin Project (actors with special needs) production of The Sound Of Music at 7 pm Friday, May 17 and 2 pm Saturday, May 18 at Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater.
Coffee shop with a cause opens in Cumberland County
A coffee shop in Cumberland County is as much focused on serving coffee as giving survivors of sex trafficking and exploitation an opportunity. Good Ground Coffee Company is hosting a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. May 14 as part of its grand opening festivities. The shop at 244 S. 17th St. in Camp Hill was founded by Messiah College graduates Rachel Beatty and Rachel Ferrence.
Garden Club plant sale this Saturday!
The Gettysburg Garden Club’s Annual Spring Plant Sale is coming up this Saturday, May 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or until sold out). The sale will be held at the Gettysburg Fire Hall, 35 North Stratton St., Gettysburg. The sale includes native perennials like spring-blooming spider wart,...
Greencastle artist’s new Portrait for a Cause features Gianna Simone
Local artist Nicole Troup is collaborating with model, actress and producer Gianna Simone for the latest work in her Portraits for a Cause series. The Gianna Simone Foundation “provides rescue as well as support to abused and neglected people and animals. To help them feel loved, supported and safe for the first time in their lives.”
North Square Farmers’ Market Opening Day Announcement
Mark your calendars for a vibrant community gathering on May 25th, as the North Square Farmers’ Market kicks off its season with an Opening Day event. Scheduled from 8 AM to 12 PM, this event will be held at Chambers Fort Park, located at 40 Spring Street in the heart of downtown.
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