 | Scare Up Something to Crow About
Gather the family to herald the harvest season by creating your own scarecrow.
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| Elm Street: From Vision to Reality
While implementing its goals and objectives as a unique Neighborhood Revitalization Project, the Elm Street Program found itself faced with the task of working and communicating with a large, diverse community consisting of black, caucasian and Hispanic neighbors.
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| Doctors Orders?
Try substituting wine to reduce the fat content in cooking.
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| A Rare Diagnosis
Despite being thought of as a “woman’s disease,” breast cancer does occur in men. Though the American Cancer Society notes that breast cancer is 100 times less common among men than women, a lack of awareness means many men could be at risk without realizing it.
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 | Helping Mother Nature
High-tech fertility treatments and therapies help couples fulfill their dreams of starting a family.
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 | Fright Nights
From the family-friendly to the truly terrifying, Halloween festivities will put you in a spooky spirit.
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 | Corny for a Good Cause
Last summer, Chris Jackson ate 13.25 ears of corn. That might not sound
like a lot for a whole summer — but Chris did it in one sitting, and he
did it fast. The winner of the 2009 annual Shippensburg Corn Festival
corn-eating contest, Chris ate nine whole ears in the first round, and
4.25 in the second.
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 | FC People: Manufacturing Creativity
“This one was giving us such a hard time in the beginning that I named
her ‘Lucy,’ after Lucy Ricardo,” says Sandra Tillman-Daniels, motioning
to the massive laser cutting through a large sheet of aluminum.
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 | FC Business: These Buds Make Brews
Sometimes the recipe for a successful small business is simply putting
two heads together. Roy Pitz Brewing Company in Chambersburg is a
product of just that — the combination of two like-minded young men
with one goal: to brew the freshest craft beer in the area.
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 | A Cultural Kick-Off
Picture Main Street in springtime, filled with happy faces and laughter
as people mingle and enjoy free music and entertainment and sample
tasty foods. Local stores offer extended hours and in-store specials,
and fresh flowers and plantings for sale on the square await the chance
to brighten someone’s home or yard.
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 | Many Notches in the Pole
Totem Pole Playhouse celebrates six dramatic decades.
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 | The Pampered Bride
Your wedding day is supposed to be one of the most, if not the most, memorable days of your life. But the pressures of being a bride can defeat the best of us. Finding time to slip off for a massage or pedicure in the weeks leading up to your wedding might seem like a luxury you can’t afford; in reality, pampering yourself is a luxury you can’t afford to skip.
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| Wedding and Reception Venue Guide
Find the perfect venue for your special day.
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 | Beauty on a Budget
With the talents of area
wedding caterers, expensive-looking dishes at affordable prices are possible.
Couples can find the perfect balance between beauty and budget as these chefs
present stunning meals with a variety of proteins.
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| You Take the Lead
Contact Local Leadership Programs
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 | FC People: Waking Up With Rick & Lisa
Morning rituals are sacred, a familiar, comforting start to the day. Perhaps it’s a cup of coffee, a jog around the block, or faithfully tuning in to Rick Alexander and Lisa Harding at 6 a.m. each weekday. Homer and Marge… Batman and Robin… Rick and Lisa. This dynamic, husband-and-wife duo informs, enlightens and entertains the Quad-State region during their three-hour show on WIKZ’s Mix 95.1 FM.
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 | FC Dining: A Little Taste of Philly
With a deep rumbling in my stomach — a guttural ache that could only be cured with a rich and creamy cheesesteak —I was prepared for a two-hour trip into the heart of Philadelphia. Much to my delight, Greencastle local Lisa Labar is the friendly proprietor of two recently opened Jerry’s Subs & Pizza restaurants — twin establishments at Chambersburg Crossing Shopping Center and Stone House Square in Hagerstown.
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 | A Habitat for All Seasons
“Every season, every day, every hour, something is always happening,”
Dave Morningstar tells me, gesturing toward his four-acre yard, a
certified wildlife habitat dubbed Morningstar Meadows.
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 | Franklin County: Just Chillin': IceFest
With
a chill in the air, Chambersburg will kick-off its 8th annual IceFest
in the historic downtown district in January.
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 | Franklin County People: The Gift of Sight: Lester Jay Stone
To say that Lester Jay Stone has seen a lot is an understatement. Born
in 1911, the artist stood near the U.S.S. Shaw when it exploded at
Pearl Harbor. He saw the Japanese surrender at Kyushu. Later, he
studied sculpting in Michelangelo’s Italian studio and painted
portraits of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower and the Shah of Iran.
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 | Franklin County Dining: Elements of Taste: Bistro 71
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 | Healthcare All-Stars
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 | Five Nights in Franklin County
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 | Picture This
HM contributing photographer launches new wedding studio.
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 | Voice of the People: Pete Lagiovane
Chambersburg’s mayor strives to help his borough thrive and grow.
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 | Abby and Ross
Local couples choose significant locales and add personalized touches to wedding-day attire, florals, menus and décor to make their special events unforgettable.
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 | For the Love of Lavender: PA Lavender Festival
Framed by mountains, nearly three acres of graceful lavender colors the
rolling landscape of Willow Pond Farm Herbs & Everlastings in
Fairfield, Pa., during the annual Pennsylvania Lavender Festival — an
event that showcases the versatility of this highly esteemed plant.
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 | A Modern Oasis: Downtown Chambersburg's Contemporary Castle
The four-story building at 39 N. Third St. in Chambersburg, Pa. —
originally built around 1910 — has been a railroad stop, a barrel
factory and a beer distribution site. It has survived downtown
recessions, re-zonings and abandonment. But throughout its long and
extraordinary history, one notable incarnation — private residence —
remained elusive for the 6,000-square-foot structure. Until a few years
ago.
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 | A Cultural Centerpiece: Chambersburg's Capitol Theatre
As you drive south on Main Street in Chambersburg, Pa., the view looks
much like it does along many Main Streets, USA: scattered pedestrians
walking dogs; window shopping; popping into storefronts to do their
daily business.
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 | There's No Place Like Home: World-Weary Travelers Return to Their Roots
In The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy
learned that she preferred family, friends and the comfort of her
hometown to a colorful, exotic new world. After living in San Diego,
Los Angeles, New York and other exciting cities, many local natives
have learned a similar lesson. Like Dorothy, these expatriates have
clicked their heels and returned to the place they call home.
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 | Unwind and Indulge at The Orchards
Here at The Orchards restaurant in Chambersburg, Pa., a sophisticated
atmosphere paired with the crisp, metropolitan presentation of
classical French cuisine amounts to an unforgettable dining experience.
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