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Living in Pennsylvania we have become accustomed to sharing the road with horse and buggies, traveling out of state to swim in the ocean, and of course visiting the happiest place on earth; Hershey.As a child Hersheypark and Chocolate World was in short a dream come true. You are at the center of all of the magic, and get to truly witness the beauty and science behind chocolate. The smell flows through the air and when it hits your nostrils you can’t help but smile.

Making a Difference of Lebanon, PA is a nonprofit organization in Lebanon County.  It began almost 9 years ago, with three friends talking at a kitchen table. They lived in Lebanon County all their lives and wanted to do something to give back to their community.  They started by doing clean-ups at a local playground and by having small events. The organization began to grow and became an official nonprofit 4 years later.

In September, the Pennsylvania Latino Convention will be holding its 5th annual event in Allentown, Pennsylvania, hosting professional development workshops and panels to give the State’s growing Latino population access to the skills and resources they need to succeed in the Keystone State.

When I drive through our neighborhood or surf through the internet, it is very common to see signs for support of the police or posts supporting the blue. In recent months, we have all seen the rise in violent crime in our neighborhoods. And, now more than ever the state and local police truly need our support as their very lives are being threatened. They need more than a sign or a post.

The East Hanover Township Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, April 5th was a rather lengthy one. In regards to the Grantville Fire Company’s intention on purchasing a new fire apparatus, at the moment no final deal has been met. The fire company recently met with a sales representative who informed them that if the purchase was not made by May 1st there is a potential risk of a dramatic price increase.

Lebanon County District Attorney Pier Hess Graf said she was proud of this verdict, saying that this trial showed the juror’s “what pure evil personified looks like.”

“PA. This free event will feature live music, snacks, samples, and highlight our five local brewers: Rotunda Brewing Company, Snitz Creek Brewery- Lebanon, Mt. Gretna Craft Brewery, Under the Bridge Hard Cider, and the new Lebanon Valley Craft Brewery” says the press release.

“You should see Max’s dinner plate, maybe I should start taking pictures to prove I feed the asshole,” county detective David Shaffer read from Maurer’s text messages Thursday.

While the shelter, which can house between 20 and 40 people at one time, has fluctuated it’s numbers in years past, during the COVID-19 pandemic the shelter has been consistently full, according to Erin Timmins, advocacy and prevention supervisor at the YWCA. 

“I felt so much relief of everything that I’ve been holding…it was just like, wow,” Francisco said. “Then in the moment when I was crying, I was outside of my body looking at myself being empathetic. “It’s okay, let it go”