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Upper Merion Grad Ariana Ramsey With USA Rugby for 2nd Olympics
Upper Merion High School graduate Ariana Ramsey is on her way to her second Olympics with the U.S. Women’s Olympic rugby sevens team, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 24-year-old Ramsey graduated from Dartmouth in May. During her last two years at college, she helped the team...
Organic Beauty at Tamed Hair Salon
Tamed Hair Salon, an organic and holistic salon located in Broomall, Pennsylvania, is redefining beauty standards by offering clients healthier alternatives to traditional beauty treatments. Founded by a passionate entrepreneur at the age of 21, the salon focuses on providing a wide range of services using organic and natural products, ensuring that clients receive high-quality beauty care without exposure to harmful chemicals. This commitment to organic products is central to Tamed Hair Salon’s mission, catering to a growing clientele seeking eco-friendly and health-conscious beauty solutions.
Older apartments demolished to make way for 190-unit complex on South Chapel Street
A wrecking crew has been busy for the past week demolishing two student housing complexes to make way for the construction of what will be one of the largest apartment buildings in Newark. The demolition includes Continental Court, which is a three-story apartment building on South Chapel Street that contains 41 units, and University Commons, which is a 32-unit townhouse community on Haines Street. In their place, Tsionas Management will...
How photographer Frank Stewart captured the culture of jazz, church and Black life in the US
CHADDS FORD, Pa. (AP) — At first glance, it looks like an aerial photo of a cemetery destroyed by war, with charred coffins ripped from broken concrete vaults and arched marble tombstones flattened by a bomb blast. Then, the viewer begin to discern details: the coffins and vaults are...
Carl E. Sideman
Carl E. Sideman of Lititz, a nature enthusiast and patent-winning chemist, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 19, 2024 at UPMC Lititz Hospital. He was 84. Born in Lowell, Mass., he was the son of the late Lillian (nee McCauley) and Edwin Sideman. Carl, the eldest of four siblings, helped out at the family's fresh fruit market in town as a boy. When he wasn't at the market, he spent time in nature, keenly observing plants and animals. Often he'd hike and fish for hours and make discoveries in the surrounding woods near his childhood home. These adventures laid the groundwork for a lifelong love of science, the outdoors and an almost encyclopedic knowledge of flora and fauna.
Judith Lane Slaymaker
Judith Lane Slaymaker, age 78 of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was the wife of Carl E. Slaymaker. She was the daughter of the late J. William and Bernice Lane Miller of Gordonville. She graduated from Pequea Valley High School, class of...
Independence Law Center on agenda for Penn Manor's August committee of the whole meeting
When: Penn Manor school board meeting, July 16. What happened: At the request of board member Matthew Beakes, and with the support of board members Donna Wert, Anthony Lombardo and Vice President Nickole Nafzinger, the Penn Manor school board placed the Independence Law Center on the agenda for its Aug. 5 committee of the whole meeting.
Fashion Cents opens new store near Quarryville; 5th location for consignment shop/discount retailer
Fashion Cents, which operates three consignment shops and a discount store, has just opened a new store in Providence Township. The new Fashion Cents store takes a 5,000-square-foot spot next to BB’s Outlet that is the former home of King’s Home Furnishings, which is moving to a larger spot nearby at 2218 Beaver Valley Pike.
Dennis M. "Denny" Rutherford
Dennis M. "Denny" Rutherford, 77, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Bertie E. (Mumma) Miller and the late Francis "Frank" Miller. Denny was a graduate of Manheim Township High School...
Clinical Director for Special Olympics Delaware honored with health leadership award
WILMINGTON, Del. - Don Blackburn, the Clinical Director for the Opening Eyes program of Special Olympics Delaware has been awarded the 2024 Golisano Health Leadership Award. Blackburn has worked in his leadership position with Opening Eyes for more than 20 years, and his dedication to improving access to vision care for athletes has made significant impacts on the lives of numerous Special Olympics Athletes in Delaware, said the nonprofit.
Lancaster Junior Stormers teammates faced off in LNP 14U Tournament
The LNP 14U Tournament last week brought kids from around Lancaster County together to compete with the hopes of claiming a championship for their local team. Manheim Township came out on top in an undefeated run to the title. On the Streaks’ roster was Mason Smith, who also plays for the 14U Lancaster Junior Stormers team.
Stagliano saga comes to an end with ‘no contest’ plea and no prison time
MEDIA COURTHOUSE — The long-running prosecution of a local attorney accused of pocketing more than $400,000 in client funds was finally resolved Friday by a “no contest” plea to seven counts of misapplication of entrusted property, all second-degree misdemeanors. Gregory Stagliano, 69, of the 500 block of...
Where are the best places to buy a home in Pennsylvania? New report ranks top picks
Looking for a place to live in Pennsylvania? You might want to consider checking out a recent ranking comparing the best places to buy a home in the commonwealth. Each year, ranking and reviews website Niche evaluates public schools, colleges and universities and even real estate markets. Niche recently released its 2024 Best Cities to Buy A House list for Pennsylvania after evaluating areas by measuring several characteristics, including home value-to-income ratios, public schools, monthly housing costs, the average cost of living and more, according to its methodology report.
Boyertown library camping adventure concludes Summer Quest reading program
The Boyertown Community Library hosted a Family Camping Adventure event to conclude the Summer Quest reading program on July 26. “Fun event to finish up a very active and creative Summer Quest,” Gilbertsville resident Mollie Larkin said in a statement. The theme of this year’s Summer Quest is “Adventure...
Storytelling Through Dance in Reading
Performers gathered on the steps of the Reading Public Library Main Branch Saturday afternoon for this year’s Storytelling Through Dance community play, “The Storm.”. The program outside the building at Fifth and Franklin streets is a community engagement project of Barrio Alegría and the library. It combines the art of dance with the power of narrative to communicate stories, cultural heritage and social issues.
Woodridge wins fourth straight title at Lancaster Summer Swim League Championships
The smell of sunscreen and freshly cooked hot dogs in the air. The sound of music and cheering parents. The promise of tense competition. The excitement couldn’t have been more palpable on the second day of the Lancaster Summer Swim League Championships on Saturday at the Manheim Competition Pool.
Lance H. Benko
Lance H. Benko, 58, lost his long and courageous battle with cancer Friday, July 19, 2024, at his Lititz residence with his loving family by his side. Lance shared 37 years of marriage with his wife Kimberly A. (Peach) Benko. Born in Johnstown, he was the son of John Cameron and Lorraine (Vena) Benko.
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