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Paul Mwebaze, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign If your morning can’t begin without coffee, you’re in good company. The world drinks about 2 billion cups of coffee a day. However, a European Union law might soon affect your favorite coffee beans – and the farmers who grow them. The beans that created this cup of

Gettysburg Ace Hardware is adding a new greenhouse to its Route 30 location, with construction well underway and a grand opening expected before the end of September. The steel trusses were put in place last week, marking a major step forward in the project. Store manager Landon Rife said the timing is perfect to welcome

The Board of Trustees of Gettysburg’s Evergreen Cemetery today announced a capital campaign for preservation work in and around the cemetery’s historic Gatehouse. The “Gatehouse Preservation Project” will involve painting of the exterior bricks (which were painted at the time of the Civil War battle in 1863) as well as an improved entrance way, ceremonial

Eisenhower National Historic Site in Gettysburg will host its annual World War II Weekend September 19–21, 2025, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Allied victory by highlighting the people, events, and legacies of 1945 through ranger talks, guest speakers, living historians, tours, and family activities. Programming begins Friday evening, September 19, and continues all day

Families filled Crouse Park in Littlestown this morning for the second annual Family Fun Fair, held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The free event began with registration, where children received backpacks stocked with school supplies, snacks, and gently used books. Organizers reported that Convey of Hope donated 28,000 pounds of food for the event.

According to Gettysburg Film Commission President Bo Brinkman, “you can throw a rock (anywhere) in Gettysburg” and you’ll hit a historian. That certainly was the case Wednesday evening at the historic G.A.R. Hall on Middle Street, where a roomful of local history and film buffs attended a sneak preview of the Commission’s latest project, “A

by Jonathan Shorman, Stateline, Pennsylvania Capital-Star When California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his plan to retaliate if Republican-led Texas redrew its congressional districts to favor the GOP, he affirmed his support for less partisan maps — and then promised to “meet fire with fire.” California Governor Gavin Newsom (C) departs after speaking about the

Anna Kirkland, University of Michigan For almost 40 years, people who suspect they’ve been harmed by a vaccine have been able to turn to a little-known system called the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program – often simply called the vaccine court. The Vaccine Injury Compensation Program was established in 1986 by an act of Congress. MarsBars/iStock

As the sweltering dog days of summer — which ancient astronomers attributed to the rising of the “dog star,” Sirius — begin to wane, Gettysburg Community Theatre is stepping back more than a hundred years to celebrate the true story of Henrietta Swan Leavitt (1868-1921), a starry-eyed American pioneer who revolutionized modern astronomy’s understanding of

by Ian Karbal, Emily Previti and John Cole, Pennsylvania Capital-StarAugust 13, 2025 After a flurry of activity at the state Capitol Tuesday, it’s unclear if lawmakers are any closer to ending the budget impasse that has lasted more than six weeks past the constitutionally mandated June 30 deadline. The state Capitol building in Harrisburg. (Tim

The Gleaning Project, a program of South Central Community Action Programs (SCCAP), has kicked off Glean-A-Mania 2025, a five-day community event running from August 11–15, 2025 to raise $10,000 each for Franklin Gleaning and Adams Gleaning. The funds will support efforts to rescue fresh produce for seniors, families in need, and partner organizations, while reducing

At the peak of its diamond anniversary summer season, Totem Pole Playhouse is stirring sweet memories of a past generation’s best music in a powerful performance of legendary songwriter Carole King’s rise to fame. “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” — with book by Douglas McGrath and songs by Gerry Goffin, Carole King, Barry Mann, and

Honoring America’s 250th Anniversary In the town synonymous with American history, the 2026 Gettysburg Film Festival will honor the birth of the United States. From April 2–4, 2026, this one-of-a-kind event will feature a powerful lineup of films, speakers, and conversations exploring the American Revolution, the nation’s founding, and the ties between 1776 and 1863.

by Shauneen Miranda and Jacob Fischler, Pennsylvania Capital-Star WASHINGTON — Fueled by President Donald Trump’s aims to bolster the U.S. House’s razor-thin GOP majority in the 2026 midterm elections, a rare mid-decade redistricting fight in Texas grew increasingly bitter in recent days and engulfed other states. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, left, and Texas Rep. Trey Martinez

A new principal will greet Gettysburg Area School District’s Lincoln Elementary School students when they return to class later this month. The district’s board unanimously hired Dr. Katherine Schiefer during Monday’s meeting.  She replaces Dr. Matthew McFarland, who was promoted to assistant superintendent earlier this year. Schiefer’s salary is $105,584, according to the meeting’s agenda.

The Adams County Office for Aging, Inc. (ACOFA) is celebrating five decades of service to the community. Established to help older adults maintain independence and dignity within their homes and communities, ACOFA provides a broad range of services for county residents aged 60 and over. A 50th anniversary celebration is scheduled for September 26 at

“We can’t stop the waves. But we can learn to surf.”  ~Jon Kabat-Zinn*  The first time I heard this quote used in the context of one of my earliest mindfulness classes, I felt confused and generally frustrated by the notion that I might be able to train myself to float, with ease, on top of

The Adams County Farmers Market and Healthy Adams County will be partnering to host their annual Kids Day event on Saturday August 2nd, 2025 from 8am-1pm at the Gettysburg Rec Park. This event is intended to help promote various community resources that benefit children while also encouraging kids to eat fresh, healthy produce and connect

Summer is a season of change for the Gettysburg Borough Police Department. Sgt. Chris Evans, the department’s officer-in-charge, told the borough council during their monthly meeting on Monday July 15 that Officer Austin Kane is the department’s newest addition. Kane graduated from the police academy on June 23, earning the top shooter award. He is

Aaron French, Kennesaw State University Back in 2008, The Atlantic sparked controversy with a provocative cover story: Is Google Making Us Stupid? Technology is no substitute for independent thought. SvetaZi/Getty Images In that 4,000-word essay, later expanded into a book, author Nicholas Carr suggested the answer was yes, arguing that technology such as search engines

Hollabaugh Bros., Inc. will be hosting their 35th Annual Peach Festival on Saturday, August 9th and Sunday, August 10th between 12-4 p.m. The annual festival is a celebration of all things peach. Visit the “bins” featuring several varieties of white and yellow peaches available for purchase by the pound. Attendees are encouraged to bring their

Kevin Morris, University of Denver and Jaci Gandenberger, University of Denver In a 2022 survey of 3,000 U.S. adults, more than one-third of respondents reported that on most days, they feel “completely overwhelmed” by stress. At the same time, a growing body of research is documenting the negative health consequences of higher stress levels, which

There’s an exciting mystery afoot in Caledonia State Park, and it has nothing to do with another sighting of Sasquatch as the Totem Pole Playhouse presents Patrick Barlow’s “The 39 Steps,” a madcap spy thriller inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s suspense film. More than a century ago, Scottish novelist John Buchan created the play’s hero, Richard

by Elena Eisenstadt, Pennsylvania Capital-StarJuly 17, 2025 *This story has been updated at 6:40 a.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025,  with results of the House vote.* The WITF office in Swatara Township, Dauphin County, outside Harrisburg. (Photo by Tim Lambert/Pennsylvania Capital-Star) Viewers and listeners across Pennsylvania are now seeing and hearing new announcements accompanying their

Gettysburg Mayor Rita Frealing was among dozens of Pennsylvania mayors who gathered in Harrisburg this week for the 54th Annual Conference of the Pennsylvania State Mayors Association (PSMA). The event, held July 17–20 at the Central Hotel and Conference Center, focused on helping municipal leaders navigate policy changes at the federal level. Frealing was also

Chaplain Dennis Weaver of Ira E. Lady American Legion Post 262 has been named the 2025 Chaplain of the Year by the American Legion Department of Pennsylvania. Weaver received the prestigious award during the Legion’s 105th Annual Convention, held July 17 at the Hilton Hotel in Harrisburg. “I never thought something like this would happen

Reeling from federal fund freezes, Upper Adams School District expects to scrounge together enough money to cover vital programs for the next school year, but officials say the future is uncertain. “I learned over the past month never say, ‘seen at all,’ because I’ve been doing this for 20 years now, specifically federal programs for

Hundreds of paranormal enthusiasts flocked to Gettysburg this past weekend as the world-famous “Annabelle” haunted doll made a rare public appearance. The event, part of the “Devils on the Run” national tour, was held July 11–13 at Gettysburg’s historic Soldiers’ National Orphanage Homestead, a 19th-century building that once served as a Civil War field hospital.

Greetings from the Rec Park!   I can’t believe how fast the summer is going. We are very appreciative of everyone who came out to the park for our July 4th Independence Day celebration. The weather could not have been better. Kudos to Six Whiskey Revival for playing an additional half hour and putting together a

Karen Tan, Middle Tennessee State University “My dedication was questioned.” “Managers or upper management have looked down upon taking time off.” “People think that maybe you’re not as invested in the job, that you’re shirking your duties or something.” The U.S. is the only advanced economy that doesn’t legally mandate a minimum number of vacation

Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization currently in its 17th year at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, will perform Disney’s 101 Dalmatians KIDS this weekend only! 7pm Friday, July 11th, 2pm and 7pm Saturday, July 12th, and 2pm Sunday, July 13th. Advanced order tickets are

Just before 9 p.m. on Monday, June 23, Ellie Hollabaugh Vranich was visiting friends with her husband and kids, trying to unwind after another day of brutal heat. Temperatures had pushed past 100 degrees, and she couldn’t stop thinking about its effect on their crop of early summer fruits. Then the lights went out. Her

Thirteen-year-old Lochlan Brown, of Plainville, Massachusetts, received the wish of a lifetime this Fourth of July when he traveled more than 400 miles to experience the history of Gettysburg firsthand. Diagnosed with cancer, Lochlan was granted his dream trip through Make-A-Wish® Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia, in partnership with his home chapter, Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and

On Wednesday, July 9, award-winning author Ron Kirkwood returns to the G.A.R. Hall to speak on his new book about the field hospital at the George Spangler Farm entitled “Tell Mother Not to Worry.”  This free talk is part of Historic Gettysburg Adams County – HGAC’s 50th Anniversary Educational Speaker Series. The talk will be

The Adams County Farmers Market is proud to announce the second year of its annual Zucchini Grand Prix, a fun, pinebox derby-style event for kids, taking place on Saturday, July 5th 2025, at the Gettysburg Rec Park. Kids 16 and under are invited to get creative by designing and racing their own zucchini-mobiles. Zucchinis and

by Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital-Star Pennsylvania education leaders are scrambling after the Trump Administration said it would withhold more than $230 million in congressionally approved funding for after-school programs, teacher training, literacy, and education for migrant and non-English speaking students. The Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Building pictured on Nov. 25, 2024.(Photo by Shauneen

Four Adams County agricultural businesses have been awarded a combined $1.53 million in state-administered federal grants to modernize their operations and expand their market reach, the Shapiro Administration announced Monday. The funding is part of a broader $21 million investment through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) program, a cooperative effort between the Pennsylvania Department

The Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority (GARA) board met Monday evening to discuss park operations, programs, and proposals, with the most contentious issue being a request from the Adams County Farmers Market for a formal three-year commitment to continue hosting the market at the Rec Park. Reza Djalal, representing the market, requested board support for a

For the ninth consecutive year, the solemn sounds of “Taps” are echoing through Gettysburg National Military Park each evening as part of the One Hundred Nights of Taps program. Traditionally held at the Soldiers’ National Monument, the nightly tribute now takes place at the Pennsylvania Memorial, where it continues to draw volunteer buglers and history

During the 1850s, the southern enslavers were definitely in the driver’s seat as far as the national government was concerned. The decade started off with the Compromise of 1850, which included the Fugitive Slave Act, which made it so easy to kidnap northern African-Americans that it sparked a reverse underground railroad. This was followed by

Please click here for a list of local cooling stations. With temperatures soaring into the upper 90s and more than 7,000 Adams County residents without electricity on Monday evening, emergency cooling centers and water distribution sites have opened to help residents cope with widespread power outages that began Sunday night and continued into Monday. According

The Totem Pole Playhouse is shining a neon light on its 75th anniversary season in Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5,” which opened Friday evening in the woods at Caledonia State Park.  Adapted from the 1980 hit movie starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton, the musical — with book by Patricia Resnick and music

By Imari Scarbrough The Bermudian Springs school board passed its Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget on Tuesday evening and included a 3.6% tax increase. The board unanimously passed the vote following months of discussion about the need for increased funds while balancing the financial implications for taxpayers, particularly those on fixed incomes. The 3.6% increase is

The “Give the Shirt Off Your Back” free shopping event returned to Arendtsville yesterday, drawing over 140 visitors to the Arendtsville Fire Department. The event continues today from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Organizer April Jones emphasized that the event is open to all. Shoppers found a wide range of free items, including men’s, women’s,

by Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital-StarJune 20, 2025 Cyclists riding on Pennsylvania highways have no obligation to pull off the road to get out of the way of faster traffic, the state Supreme Court ruled this week. The decision reinforces the right of bikers to use the road just like other vehicles.  The Pennsylvania Supreme Court

Following the adoption of a policy limiting explicit content in library books, the Upper Adams School Board is weighing how to apply the same parameters to classroom resources. On Tuesday, the board broached the first read of Policy 109 regarding classroom materials. Like the library book restrictions approved in February under Policy 109.1, Policy 109

by Jennifer Shutt and Shauneen Miranda, Pennsylvania Capital-Star WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republican leaders expressed confidence Tuesday they’ll be able to tamp down opposition to various elements of the party’s “big, beautiful bill” in time to approve the measure before the Fourth of July, though they acknowledged there’s considerable work left to do.  GOP senators

The Gettysburg Planning Commission hasœ voted unanimously to extend the time period of its review of the Gettysburg Station development plans to September. This was expected and will allow all parties to continue with the technical review and impact studies required for a plan of this scope, borough staff said. If the developer does not

by Jennifer Shutt, Pennsylvania Capital-StarJune 17, 2025 WASHINGTON — Republicans and backers of President Donald Trump’s Make America Great Again platform support the party’s “big, beautiful bill” as passed by the U.S. House, though Americans overall view the legislation unfavorably, according to a poll released Tuesday by the nonpartisan health research organization KFF. The U.S.

Greetings from GARA (The Gettysburg Rec Park)!  First and foremost, I would like to thank everyone who came out to our first Memorial Day Weekend music festival. This event exceeded our expectations, and we hope to make this an annual tradition. The six bands provided a lot of energy, and our various food and drink

The 2025 Adams County Library System Funfest was held on Friday. Our photographer Jim Bargas was there. Announcements from the library included: The “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” has been changed to “1,000 Things Before Kindergarten.” Children can complete books and activities in the challenge now to reach 1,000.

Pennsylvania is in the midst of a worsening hunger crisis. According to Feeding America, one in 8 people and one in 6 children experience food insecurity across the Commonwealth. In Adams County alone, approximately 11,000 neighbors are currently food insecure, meaning that members of our community are sacrificing food quality, variety, and in more severe