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Due to mounting safety concerns, Gettysburg Borough officials have announced an immediate change to traffic patterns along North Washington Street, where a major infrastructure replacement project is underway. The borough initially planned to keep one lane open during the second phase of the construction to minimize disruption to residents, businesses, and visitors. However, repeated incidents

First responders will share their expertise with Adams County business owners and employees at the second annual “To The Rescue Starts With You” emergency preparedness event on May 1. Destination Gettysburg will bring together officials from Gettysburg Borough police, fire, and parking departments; Adams Regional EMS, and National Park Service law enforcement at the Gettysburg

by Tom Allwein Autism Acceptance Month is here again. I have changed it from awareness to acceptance since, by now, most people are aware of autism, and I believe now what society needs to do is accept it. The concept of “you meet one person with autism, you have met one person with autism,” sums

The People’s Town Hall committee is excited to announce that, due to the overwhelming response of The People, we have been able to secure a much larger venue for this event. The People’s Town Hall will still take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, but the new location is The Barn Resort, 75 Cunningham Rd,

Each spring, the Interfaith Center for Peace and Justice honors some members of our community who best embody our organization’s mission: to promote respectful dialogue on peace, social justice and equity, multiculturalism, and environmental sustainability. The Lifetime of Peacemaking Award is given to a local resident who, over a long term, has made significant contributions

Destination Gettysburg is seeking input from Adams County residents through a tourism sentiment survey to help guide the organization into the future. The 11-question, multiple choice survey is designed to gauge residents’ perceptions of the tourism industry as well as the work of Destination Gettysburg, the official destination marketing organization of Adams County, PA. The

UPMC Magee-Womens and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Central PA, with the support of UPMC Pinnacle Foundation, hosted the Women’s Cancer Survivorship Conference on March 29 at the Penn Harris Hotel Convention Center. Dedicated to empowering women living with cancer, the comprehensive one-day event focused on wellness and was attended by more than 150 participants.

Over the last four years, the members of the Class of 2025 have been practicing their skills, expanding their knowledge, and taking advantage of new learning opportunities as they prepare for the game of life that lies ahead. Looking to inspire our new graduates in the next phase of their journeys will be an elite

From the Peach Orchard of the battlefield to the apple trees of the countryside, blossoms paint a breathtaking picture across Gettysburg and Adams County each spring. With the arrival of warmer weather comes renewed energy from visitors to explore not only the history Gettysburg is known for, but a desire to experience spring’s beauty in

Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization located at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, now in its 17th season produced the first ever in person Miss Gettysburg Scholarship Competition last year as part of the Miss Pennsylvania and Miss America organizations. Last year’s competition had three contestants

Biglerville Garden Club (BGC) is a small club with big ambitions for 2025! The focus for the year will be growth, celebration, and connection. In addition to monthly programs, community events, and social outings, BGC is committed to supporting Adams County students that are majoring in Horticulture, Ecology, Forestry, and other related sciences. The club

Gettysburg High School is bringing the magic of Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods to the stage this weekend.  The three shows are on Friday Feb. 28 at 7:00 p.m and Saturday March 1 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Co-directed by Megan Coolbaugh and Kate Sainer, this beloved musical intertwines classic fairy tales, exploring the

According to a news release from Upper Adams School District, Sumdog, a renowned online educational platform, hosted its Winter Wonderland National Math Contest from Dec. 6 through 12. The release said more than 7,700 students across the nation participated in the event, including sixth graders at Upper Adams Intermediate School. Each student faced the challenging

A Match Made in Heaven Cumberland County Couple’s Life-Saving Kidney Transplant Journey Mechanicsburg, PA – February 12, 2025 – This Valentine’s Day, the heartwarming story of Mechanicsburg residents, Monika and Milos Malina, serves as a beautiful reminder of the power of love and the incredible advancements in medical science. Monika donated her kidney to her husband,

Adams County youth are invited to attend Adams County 4-H’s “Exploring Careers in Agriculture” event on February 13, 2025 at the New Oxford High School: 130 Berlin Road, New Oxford PA 17350, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.   Youth can expect to learn from presenters from colleges and trade schools about over 50 career opportunities and talk one-on-one

Effective at 7:00 P.M. (February 5, 2025), a “Declaration of Snow and Ice Emergency” has been authorized by Supervisor’s Board Chair Shaun Phiel in conformance with §21-201 of the Cumberland Township Code of Ordinances due to forecasted snowfall, freezing rain, and /or ice accumulation along with windy conditions with sub-freezing temperatures. This Declaration will remain

The Interfaith Center for Peace and Justice (ICPJ) seeks to promote respectful dialogue on peace, social justice and equity, multiculturalism, and environmental sustainability by hosting events and encouraging individuals and organizations to work together nonviolently to enrich our community.  As part of this mission, each year we recognize several members of our community who have

Throughout your life, it’s probably been true that your heart has never stopped. It works tirelessly to pump blood throughout your body day and night. This organ is vital to your life, and it is important to keep it healthy by reducing your risks for developing heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of

Attention all Adams County barn owners! Historic Gettysburg Adams County continues to offer grants to help owners of historic barns maintain and preserve their barns. Barn grant applications for 2025 are now being accepted for consideration. The deadline to submit applications is March 1. In 2024, HGAC provided $35,000 in barn preservation grants to 15

Race and gender justice activist Rev. Nontombi Naomi Tutu will give the keynote address for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day gathering entitled “Our Shared Humanity” at Mount St. Mary’s University. The presentation, which is free and open to the public, will be on January 29 at 6:30 p.m. in Knott Auditorium. Members of the public

Nominations for Destination Gettysburg’s ninth annual “Jim Getty Spirit of Gettysburg Award” are now open, and members of the community are encouraged to submit names of individuals in the tourism industry that exemplify dedication and contribution to the Adams County tourism industry. The award was established in 2016 in recognition of Jim Getty, an Abraham