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When asked what he thought of a Nov. 12 program at Cedar Crest Middle School honoring veterans, U.S. Army veteran Brian Zimmerman replied, “It’s nice to be recognized.”. He said when he arrived back in the U.S. in 1968, having enlisted in 1965 during the Vietnam War, he was not received with as much warmth.
Christmas Magic: A Festival of Lights at Rocky Ridge County Park has been a beloved tradition for more than four decades. You’ll enjoy more than one million twinkling LED lights and dozens of animated scenes as you venture down a half-mile stroller- and wheelchair-friendly walking trail surrounded by picturesque woods. Wander along a candy cane-lined walkway and past trees adorned with multi-colored lights while trying to spot all the characters hiding among nature. Warm up with hot cocoa and cookies and enjoy the various photo opportunities along the way. It's a magical experience for visitors of all ages!
This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. The Cornwall-Lebanon school board plans to take action on an estimated $13.9 million campus improvements project at its regular meeting Nov. 16. The board heard low bids for the project totaling around $7.8 million at...
A rare replica steam locomotive from Northern Central Railway of York will help recreate President Abraham Lincoln’s historic arrival in Gettysburg as part of the America250 event “Lincoln at Gettysburg: Shall Not Perish.” The William H. Simpson No. 17 will participate Nov. 18 in a reenactment of Lincoln’s 1863 journey, according to a community announcement. About 200 invited dignitaries and guests are expected to travel aboard the commemorative train. The oil-fired No. 17 is a replica of an 1860s Civil War-era steam locomotive and one of only 150 of its kind remaining nationwide, according to the announcement. The reenactment connects with Northern Central Railway of York’s own history with Lincoln. “The Northern Central Railway has a unique connection to Lincoln’s history, having transported him to Hanover Junction in 1863 before he continued to Gettysburg to deliver his historic address,” Ashley Zimmerman, executive director of Northern Central Railway of York, said in the announcement. “The railway also carried Lincoln’s funeral train in 1865, stopping in York on its journey to Harrisburg. These moments are an important part of our railroad’s legacy, and we’re proud to help preserve and share this history.” Actor Billy Campbell to portray Lincoln After the train journey,
HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation on Friday announced upcoming bridge demolition operations that will impact Montgomery and Chester counties. The demolition operations will happen on westbound U.S. Route 422, Sanatoga Road and Porter Road in Lower Pottsgrove and North Coventry townships, according to a news release from PennDot.
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — PennDOT has moved one step closer to starting construction on a $1.3 billion project that would "modernize" I-83 south in the Harrisburg area. PennDOT received an apparent low bidder for the project on Friday. If the bid materials are approved, the contractor will receive a contract and be cleared to begin construction.
Every shopper has said it at the front door. I don’t need anything, I’m just looking. Then the aisles start, and the aisles keep going, and suddenly there is a garden statue in the cart and a gift for a cousin whose birthday is months away. Up in...
A Chester County community theater could go dark in the coming months as West Pikeland Township sells the stage out from under them.
There is a good chance the mushrooms on your Thanksgiving table came from one small...
Somewhere in Chester County, a neighbor may be holding a small piece of David Gerbstadt’s story without realizing it, reports Todd Haas for 6abc. For more than 30 years, the Berwyn artist has been leaving original artwork in public places for anyone to find and take home. The pieces...
The stores at Exton Square Mall have gone dark, but one business still has a full parking lot: Boscov’s. The century-old department store chain from Reading has held steady while the malls around it empty out, reports Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Low prices, a large selection, and...
READING, Pa. - Penn State Health plans to close its Downtown Reading campus by the end of the year, moving most services to other Berks County locations and ending dental services at the site, the health system announced. Penn State Health said the facility, located at 145 N. Sixth St.,...
This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. At its Nov. 9 meeting, the Annville-Cleona school board voted unanimously to delay a decision on potential elementary school projects until more options are available. With some opposition, the board also approved the recording and...
Governor Josh Shapiro, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, and Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger unveiled Pennsylvania’s first-ever, 10-year Strategic Plan for Agriculture last month on a Chester County dairy farm. The plan outlines a strategy to continue the momentum the Shapiro Administration has established over the past four years, supporting farmers and investing the food system to ensure that the industry feeds and fuels Pennsylvania remains profitable and globally competitive.
For two decades, a lot of Central Pennsylvania families ended the holiday season in a...
Drainage work is scheduled to start next week on state Route 72 (Ebenezer Road) at the Route 22 (Allentown Boulevard) interchange in Union Township. It is the first phase of a $3.5 million resurfacing project, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced Friday. Weather permitting, crews will start work at 8:30...
There's something magical about holiday shopping in a charming small town. Decorated storefronts, twinkling lights, festive music, and the warm welcome of local shop owners make the season feel extra special. In Harford County, Maryland, holiday shopping is more than checking gifts off your list. It's an experience worth making a day, or even a weekend, out of!
Looking for where to see Santa in Chester County, PA, this holiday season? We've rounded up some of the best Santa sightings, visits with Santa, and holiday events in the Chester County area to help your family make magical Christmas memories!. From traditional photos with Santa to festive breakfasts, holiday...
Jones Junction Automotive Group is being recognized for its longstanding commitment to business leadership, philanthropy and community service in Harford County, receiving the 2026 Andy Klein Legacy Harford Award from the Harford County Chamber of Commerce. The recognition reflects the family-owned company’s continued investment in the people, organizations and communities that have supported Jones Junction for more than a century.