Even as the gray clouds gathered overhead, the parking lot near Fort Chambers Park filled with cosplayers, vendors and even a bubble magician. There were also a variety of photo-ops featuring a mermaid lagoon, a replica of KITT from the television show “Knight Rider,” and Wonder Woman posing with her invisible jet. Continue reading ‘Festival Weekend’ part one: Geeking out at Fandom Fest
The “no-cost clothing ministry” held a grand opening ribbon-cutting celebration on October 28, and it is open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon until 4. Within those eight hours, Little Daisy’s Closet will serve about 150 families each week with a line extending into the alley alongside the building. Continue reading Meeting the need: No-cost clothing ministry opens on Main Street
The Borough of Chambersburg recently unveiled two fully-inclusive pieces of playground equipment in Memorial Park. The new We-Go Swing and the We-Go Round allow children and parents to roll in, lock their wheels and participate. Continue reading New playground equipment enhances accessibility, inclusivity in Memorial Park
The discussion, which was held on a Friday evening, was preceded by a Sabbath service that included readings and commentary that were specifically selected to introduce first-time attendees to the synagogue and Judaism. Continue reading Local religious leader hosts community discussion on the causes, effects and solutions to anti-Semitism
Since 2014, Bearding Man has pitted beards against each other in a variety of categories based on length, creativity, color and gender to raise money and awareness. Continue reading Annual battle of the beards raises money for good cause
Pride Franklin County 2019 was a day of fun and celebration as well as a demonstration of the support and resources available to the LBGTQ community in Franklin County. Continue reading Pride event returns to raise LGBTQ awareness, meet community needs in Franklin County
