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Harrisburg, PA – Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region (BBBSCR) is thrilled to announce a significant expansion of its service area, broadening its reach from 5 to 7 counties through the acquisition of the BBBS York & Adams Counties affiliate. To align with their new service region, BBBSCR is changing its name to Big Brothers Big Sisters of …

Hanover, Pa. – Trick-or-treat in Hanover is scheduled for Tuesday, October 22, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Motorists should be alert for pedestrian activity in the area, and Trick-or-Treaters are urged to carry flashlights and to wear reflective clothing. Residents who wish to participate should turn on their porch lights. The annual Hanover Halloween Parade, organized by the Hanover …

Giving Spree Donor Information Session 10/3/2024 These sessions offer the community an opportunity to learn about and connect with the participating nonprofits in the 2024 Adams County Community Foundation’s Giving Spree. Today’s nonprofits Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center Adams County Head Start Bermudian Springs Eagles Fund East Berlin Area Community Center East Berlin Community Singers Find Toby in PA Forever …

Chambersburg, PA – South Central Community Action Programs (SCCAP) is proud to announce “The Faces of SCCAP” Fundraising Dinner, set to take place on September 26, 2024. This special event will be held at King Street Church in Chambersburg, PA, and will be an evening dedicated to celebrating the diverse stories and experiences of those who have been impacted by …

Hanover, York County, Pa. – The community of the Borough of Hanover and all interested parties are invited to attend an informational meeting concerning the & 44 Frederick Street capital building project. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the Borough of Hanover Council chambers on the lower level of the Borough’s current administrative …

Presented by Campbell’s Snacks, Iron Lion, and Utz Brands, in Partnership with Rocky 98.5 The Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to unveil an exciting addition to its event lineup this September: Snack Town Fall Fest, proudly presented by Campbell’s Snacks, Iron Lion, and Utz. In conjunction with this highly anticipated event, the Chamber is delighted to announce its …

GETTYSBURG, PA – Join Eisenhower National Historic Site (NHS) staff for our annual World War II Weekend from September 20 to 22. This year’s event theme is 1944, remembering the millions of Americans and Allies in arms who joined together with General Dwight D. Eisenhower in a “great crusade” to fight for freedom over fascism 80 years ago. Park rangers, …

GETTYSBURG, PA – Gettysburg National Military Park is pleased to announce the registration dates for the Tier-1 Written Exam. The written exam is the first step in a multi-tiered licensing process to become a Licensed Battlefield Guide at Gettysburg National Military Park. Registration will take place via www.pay.gov beginning on Monday, August 19, 2024, and closing at 11:59pm EST Saturday, …

GETTYSBURG, PA – Gettysburg National Military Park (NMP) staff are seeking public assistance regarding artifacts that went missing between December of 2023 and January of 2024. The artifacts were taken from a historical site near Brooke Avenue, commonly referred to the Timbers farm, on the southern end of the battlefield. Law enforcement rangers are conducting an active investigation and are …

Hanover, York County, Pa. – Funding for traffic signal upgrades in Hanover Borough was recently approved under PennDOT’s “Green Light-Go” program. Under the state grant program, Hanover Borough will receive $328,120 for comprehensive upgrades to signal equipment at the intersection of Eisenhower Drive and two heavily used shopping centers. State Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) and Hanover Borough officials believe this …

America is poised to celebrate its 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, and Franklin County PA is getting ready for the big celebration by launching a website dedicated to celebrating Franklin County, PA: www.America250PAFranklinCounty.com. The site remembers the chapters of American history that played out across Franklin County PA, highlights celebratory events, and invites the public to get involved. Pennsylvania’s …

Gettysburg, Pa. — On July 18 and 19, 2024, Gettysburg National Military Park and Gettysburg Foundation staff received a delegation from our Sister Park, the Sekigahara Battlefield, Sekigahara, Japan. Representatives from the Gifu Prefecture government, Sekigahara Battlefield and Japanese tourism associates were in attendance. Since the 2016 World Battlefields Summit Joint Declaration, this most recent visit continued the Sister Park …

GETTYSBURG, PA – Beginning Monday July 29, park roads on the eastern portion of the battlefield in the Culp’s Hill and Spangler’s Spring areas, Coster Avenue, and Benner Hill will be repaved. This three-month project will address road surfaces that are at the end of their lifespan. This project requires road closures that will temporarily interrupt the ability to visit …

Gettysburg – The Adams County Farmers Market and Gettysburg Green Gathering have once again partnered to host their Homesteading & Green Living Expo on July 13, 2024, at the Gettysburg Rec Park. Gettysburg Green Gathering (GGG), in partnership with Adams County Farmers Market (ACFM) and the Gettysburg Rec Park, will be hosting their Homesteading & Green Living Expo on Saturday, …

Gettysburg, Pa. – Tickets are now available for the 20th Annual Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival at Granite Hill Camping Resort, located at 3340 Fairfield Rd., Gettysburg on September 7 and 8. Wine enthusiast and music lovers are invited to enjoy the perfect fall weekend in historic Gettysburg while sampling and purchasing from 27 Pennsylvanian wineries and distilleries, shopping unique …

Gettysburg PA—Gettysburg National Military Park (NMP) recognizes the long tradition of parking along the park avenue system to watch the annual Gettysburg Borough fireworks demonstration. We will continue to participate with our community in this event and ask the public to respect closures of select roadways and park rules to ensure the safety of visitors and park resources. Park roads …

-Hanover, PA – July 13, 2024- – The 4th Annual Snack Town Street Fair, proudly presented in partnership with the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce and Utz Brands, is set to take place on July 13, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The event is expected to attract approximately 12,000 visitors to downtown Hanover, showcasing an impressive array of …

Community effort highlights often ‘overlooked history’ Gettysburg, Pennsylvania – June 26, 2024 The diverse people, places and stories that make up the tapestry of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania are celebrated within the new Gettysburg Black History Trail that launched June 26. Eleven locations on the self-guided trail paint a picture of Gettysburg’s Black heritage. From museums and historic downtown sites to the …

Gettysburg PA—Gettysburg National Military Park today celebrated the reopening of Little Round Top with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. The Little Round Top area of the Gettysburg battlefield, which saw extensive fighting on the afternoon of July 2, 1863, had been closed to the public for almost two years for extensive rehabilitation efforts to improve parking areas, accessibility and safety, and …

Gettysburg, PA (May 31, 2024) – Musical tributes and dazzling physical feats will fill the historic 1925 auditorium at Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater when the 2024-2025 Celebrity Season kicks off this August. The season lineup includes classic rock and roll, jazz, the universal languages of comedy and percussion, daring street acrobatics and athleticism, and the annual one-night Mountainfilm on Tour …

(Camp Hill, PA) – The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF) held its 15 th Annual Awards Banquet and celebrated 13 award recipients for their outstanding stewardship of Pennsylvania’s state park and state forest system. The event was held at Little Buffalo State Park in Newport, PA on May 14, 2024. The winner of the 2024 Improvement Award (Group), sponsored …