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Locally-owned macaron bakery debuts in Adams County
LITTLESTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — A new, locally owned bakery that offers a wide variety of macarons recently opened its first brick-and-mortar storefront in Littlestown, Adams County. Something Sweet is owned and operated by self-taught baker Brianna Beverly, who first began teaching herself how to bake about 12 years ago...
A 3-course meal at the York Fair for under $25? Yes! Here's what to try
It's nearing the end of July, and you know what that means! Despite the heat, and now plenty of rain, Yorkers and out-of-towners are once again enjoying the smell of fried funnel cake, chicken on a stick and festivities at this year’s York State Fair. ...
Gettysburg National Military Park to repave roads at Culp’s Hill
Gettysburg (WHTM) In 2021 the National Park Service, working with the Gettysburg Foundation, began work restoring Culp’s Hill to something more like its 1863 appearance. This involved a lot of tree cutting, brush clearing, and landscaping – including additional trails. Now the park is turning its attention to...
Historic Round Barn Farm Market Corn Fest
Join us for the annual Historic Round Barn Farm Market Corn Fest event that has been delighting guest for over 20 years on July 28. Once you bite into our roasted sweet corn (own grown) that is cooked over an apple wood fire, you'll be back year after year. You'll also be able to enjoy pulled pork, made with a secret family recipe, and chicken cooked to perfection. Chuck Darwin & The Knuckle Draggers will be joining us this year with a range of “roots music”: country, folks, blues, bluegrass, old-timey, string band, jug band boot-stomping music. We'll also have grilled peach sundaes, games and activities for all to enjoy.
New York State-Record Largemouth Bass Caught in Cayuga Lake
On July 11, 2024, Jim Britenbaugh—a tournament angler from the Gettysburg, PA area—caught and released the new New York state-record largemouth bass. For almost 40 years, the record has been held by John Higbie’s 11-pound, 4-ounce largemouth, but during a day of tournament practice on Cayuga Lake, the 1987 record was dethroned by a largemouth bass that weighed a full pound and two ounces more.
Fedora hats, ‘dangerous rides’ and Bingo; Travel back to the York Fair midway in 1953
More than 70 years ago, WGAL's Dave Brandt went to the York Fair, where he interviewed people on the midway. From a first-time fairgoer to a seasoned worker who guessed people's weights, Dave captured the flavor of the fair and learned a little bit more about the people there. The...
Verizon Family Fun Day and Backpack Giveaway
Come join us at the Verizon in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania on July 28 from 12pm to 5pm for an afternoon of free fun for the whole family. We have a lot of exciting activities planned, including:. 200 free backpacks to give away to students while supplies last. Free haircuts provided by...
Leg Up Farmers Market Mini Music Festival & Cookout
Join Us for Our First Leg Up Farmers Market Mini-Music Festival!. On July 27th from 4pm to 7pm, we're hosting our very first Leg Up Farmers Market Mini-Music Festival! This is going to be such a fun and relaxing summer evening filled with delicious food, talented local musicians, and good company. We'll have three fantastic local artists serenading you throughout the evening. Feel free to BYOB, blankets or chairs to spread out and make yourselves comfortable! We'll also be firing up the grills for our famous cookouts. You can look forward to grass-fed burgers, portabella mushroom sandwiches for our vegetarian friends, all-natural hot dogs, and all the fixings. Our cookout meals are always made with the freshest ingredients from our farm and other local partners.
You’ve heard of Sister Cities, but how about Sister Parks? Gettysburg’s Sister Sekigahara Battlefield visits Adams County!
23 July 2024- 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 relationship between the Gettysburg and Sekigahara battlefields. At the same time, the Borough of Gettysburg signed a Sister City agreement with the town of Sekigahara, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
York State Fair offers a variety of delicious food
YORK, Pa. — It is one of the biggest draws of the York State Fair: fair food. Many fairgoers say that's the main reason they come. With so many food vendors all over the fairgrounds, it's hard to choose. Cindy Christensen of Spring Grove had an ice cream waffle...
Final Plans for Susquehanna Riverlands State Park to Be Unveiled at Public Meeting
YORK, PA — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is set to reveal the final conceptual plans for the ecological restoration and site improvements at Susquehanna Riverlands State Park. The announcement came from State Parks Director John Hallas, who emphasized the importance of public engagement in the planning process.
Spotlight: SUBSCRIPTIONS ON SALE NOW! at Appell Center for the Performing Arts
CHICAGO The Musical – November 27, 2024. Still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake, this classic American musical tells the universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. After 27 years and more than 10,000 performances, it is hotter than ever!
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