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Tens of thousands of low-income Pennsylvanians — and thousands of Adams County residents — face food insecurity and hunger as the federal government’s budget cuts and ongoing shutdown ripple through the nation’s food assistance network. The massive Public Law 119-21 (“Big, Beautiful Bill”), signed on July 4, 2025, reduced federal nutrition funding by an estimated
On February 21st, 2025, Derrick Lee Sistrunk, 38, of Middletown, PA, suddenly passed at Hershey Medical Center. Derrick was born on June 17, 1986, in Gettysburg, PA, to the parents of Terry L. Sistrunk Sr. and Ethel V. Howard. Derrick graduated from Gettysburg Area High School, where he played football and basketball and ran track
Kamala Harris campaign political organizer for the PA south central region, Kimeka Campbell, led an open house at the Adam County Democratic Headquarters on Tuesday evening. About 80 people attended. The purpose is to get more members of the community on board with helping VP Harris in her presidential bid: door-knocking, phone-banking, texting, postcards, and
I was driving home from the Giant on Sunday when I was saddened by the news that I had been hoping to hear. Joe Biden had just released a letter saying that he had chosen not to run for reelection “in the best interest of my party and the country.” I’d been hoping to hear
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 16th Season will present Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar at 7 pm Fridays and Saturdays and 2 pm Sundays from August 2-11, 2024 under the direction of Shakespeare Grad Student, Elizabeth
Join the Dwight D. Eisenhower Society at its annual picnic at the Eisenhower National Historic Site on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Our picnic theme is Ike and Mamie in Paris with a nod to the Olympics set to begin in Paris the following weekend. Tours of the Eisenhower Home, a putting contest on the Eisenhower
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Please join us to support the work of Project Gettysburg-León. Garden Party Fundraiser Saturday, July 13, 5:30-8 p.m. at Karl Mattson’s garden Garden Party tickets are available! $100 per attendee Click here to purchase today The Garden Party will feature live music, plein air artists, and garden docents. Enjoy light fare, including hors d’oeuvres, finger
By Lawrence A. Feinberg and Rob Gleason Governor Shapiro and a growing number of legislators from both sides of the aisle are calling for changes to the way cyber charter schools in Pennsylvania are funded and operate. And more importantly, once you know the truth, you should too! Despite what the ads say, cyber charter
WE Women Empowered, in collaboration with Gettysburg Picnics, is thrilled to announce Gettysburg’s 1st Annual Mrs. Roper Romp, a fun-filled celebration inspired by the beloved character from “Three’s Company.” The event is set for Thursday, June 20 from 6-9 p.m. at Lincoln Social Food Market. A “Mrs. Roper Romp” is a spinoff of “The
RISE Yoga Gettysburg is offering weekly yoga classes for all ages at the Gettysburg Rec Park every Saturday morning through the season. Add some mindful movement to your Saturday morning Farmer’s Market routine! Yoga classes are Hatha/Vinyasa style, beginner-friendly, and variations of poses for all levels, abilities and bodies are offered to meet the needs of
Thousands of children, parents, and other visitors packed the Gettysburg rec park for the 7th annual Adams County Library Funfest this afternoon. It was a warm and humid, but not blistering hot, day, and although clouds moved in, the rain held off. The event aims to promote community engagement, raise awareness about local organizations, and
Art and barn lovers packed the G.A.R. hall at 53 E. Middle Street in Gettysburg for the opening night reception on June 7 for Historic Gettysburg Adams County’s BarnArt Show and Sale. Winners were announced in both fine art and photography categories, as judged by artist Paul Gallo, a member of the “Seven Lively Artists”
The Board of Directors of Seminary Ridge Historic Preservation Foundation (SRHPF) has announced the resignation of President Peter Miele, effective June 30, 2024. After being hired in 2013 as a Visitor Services Assistant, Miele successively directed the Education and Operations departments, and served the last four years as Executive Director of Seminary Ridge Museum and
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 Kinky Boots the musical live on stage 7 pm Fridays and Saturdays and 2 pm Sundays on June 14 through 30. Many performances are already sold out so advance ticket orders are
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The Gettysburg YWCA is excited to welcome Miss Elizabeth Spicer an instructor for youth programs. Her bio is impressive and she is willing to share her talents to offer a series of one-day sessions this summer. The creative movement, dance, and fitness classes for ages 4-11 are an ideal way to get to know Miss
The Gettysburg Hotel, a cornerstone of the Gettysburg community since 1797, celebrated a grand unveiling today after a comprehensive two-year renovation. While continuing to serve guests, the hotel meticulously preserved its rich history and proudly reclaimed its original identity – Hotel Gettysburg. Hotel Gettysburg boasts a remarkable legacy, dating back more than 225 years to
Gettysburg Community Theatre is gearing up for a spectacular summer, filled with an array of camps and performances designed to captivate and educate young performers. The theatre has announced its schedule for June 2024, with registrations now open and quickly filling up. Starting June 17, the theatre offers a week-long Creative Dramatics Half Day Camp
The Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) hosted the 2024 Juried Art Exhibtiion Awards Ceremony on Saturday evening at Schmucker Gallery on the Gettysburg College Campus. The 20th anniversary of the event was also celebrated with a Toast the Artists Celebration. Wendy Halperin, Executive Director at Waldo’s & Co., received the Nanette Hatzes Grant for hre
The Gettysburg National Military Park will commemorate the 161st anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg with a variety of free guided walks and talks that discuss, explore, and reflect on this important chapter in our nation’s history. Visitors are invited to join National Park Rangers as they follow in the footsteps of the soldiers who fought
The Adams County Arts Council, 125 South Washington Street, Gettysburg, will feature a collection of oil paintings by Cook Island artist, Rick Welland, artwork by Gettysburg High School AP students, Amy Dreves, Teacher, and paintings by Lynn James, throughout the center during the month of June. A First Friday opening reception is scheduled for Friday,
May is Older Americans Month, and the Adams County Office of Aging celebrated it with its Annual Spring Fling on Wednesday morning. Over 50 exhibitors attended the event, held at Gettysburg College’s Hauser Fieldhouse. This year’s theme was “Powered by Connection.” Participants included local health, wellness and education agencies including Aero Energy, Compassion Transport Services,
Dear Editor, As a concerned member of the Adams County community, I feel compelled to express my disappointment with the recent performance of the Adams County Democratic Committee. This year’s presidential primary saw the lowest turnout in recent memory, indicating a significant disconnect between the committee and local Democrats. It is evident that changes are
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
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. Tickets are
On Tuesday May 7, about 500 people arrived at our state capitol building for CeaseFire PA’s Advocacy Day to speak with our representatives, senators, and administrative assistants; and with one another. Sixty organizations demanded action on six gun-safety bills to address PA’s gun-violence public health crisis. At least 4,600 people die by suicide, murder or mass
Comcast has announced it has been selected by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as part of the Broadband Infrastructure Program funded by the Capital Projects Fund (CPF), to expand its network across 158 municipalities. The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority awarded Comcast more than $61 million to bring gigabit plus speeds to homes and businesses that were previously unserved
Reyna Fallon, a native of Acapulco, moved to Gettysburg with her husband in the early 90’s. Her parents and brothers, including Alam and Jose, moved to Gettysburg in the years following. The family have made their home here, and Alam and Jose started a successful roofing business. To show their gratitude to this community, and
Beginning today, Historic Gettysburg-Adams County (HGAC) in cooperation with the National Park Service’s Network to Freedom (NTF) Program will be providing tours of Gettysburg’s only officially recognized Underground Railroad site where hundreds of freedom-seekers were sheltered during their escape from slavery in the years before the Civil War. Everyone is invited to attend the one-hour
The Adams County Board of Commissioners announced this week that the county has received the state’s 3rd-largest grant award to provide more families with high-speed broadband service. The funds are part of the American Rescue Plan (ARPA) PA Broadband Infrastructure Program (BIP). Internet service provider Comcast will receive $9.4 million of the proposed $16.9 million
The Adams County Democratic Committee is hosting its Spring into Action Picnic on Saturday at the Gettysburg Rec Park. Learn about the crucial 2024 election from state and local candidates and ACDC staff. State Auditor General candidate Malcolm Kenyatta is confirmed at 2 p.m., as is a staff member from the Biden campaign. Local candidates
Growing up, we watched movie after movie about what high school was going to be like. While some were heavily exaggerated (I’m talking about you, “High School Musical”) some were just realistic enough to seem true. Until we got here. At Gettysburg Area High School, in the middle of a strikingly ordinary town, there are
In 1875, George F. Patton published “A Practical Guide to the Arrangement of Band Music” that includes this thought: “When we see a town with flourishing enterprises, such as newspapers, schools, libraries, picture galleries, literary and scientific societies, concert halls, theaters, and brass bands, we need not be told that it is the dwelling place
This story was updated on April 23. The weekend closure that was expected to begin last weekend on northbound and southbound Route 15 in Adams County has been postponed until this weekend. The closure was scheduled so a pipe could be replaced just south of the Steinwehr Avenue Exit near Gettysburg. Weather permitting, this work
The Friends of Caledonia State Park, the site of Thaddeus Stevens iron works, needs a lot of new friends. The group that supports the operation of the Caledonia State Park near Chambersburg is holding an open house on Saturday, May 18, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the park’s office at 101 Pine Grove Road,
The Gettysburg Nature Alliance invites the community to celebrate Earth Day by participating in a stream clean-up event on Saturday, April 20, from 10 am to 2 pm at the historic Sachs Bridge. The event will include an open house at the Barn at Sachs Bridge where attendees can learn more about the GNA’s mission, explore upcoming
The Forward Party of Pennsylvania today announced the affiliation of Cameron Schroy, the presumptive Democratic nominee for PA Senate District 33. The lifelong resident of Franklin County hopes to unseat Doug Mastriano so that the people of the district can be represented by someone looking to solve the problems they face every day. Christian Fyke,
Every year, the Interfaith Center For Peace and Justice likes to lift up some members of our community who we think best embody the mission of our organization, which is 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
