Tasting events and food trucks entice Chambersburgers back to Main Street
“Thursday Tastings” builds on the success of “Sunday Food Trucks on the Square” to help customers find their way back to Main Street and help downtown businesses find a sense of normalcy while operating under pandemic restrictions. Continue reading Tasting events and food trucks entice Chambersburgers back to Main Street
Plague Journal: When the outside world got complicated, artist Barbara Randall turned inward
If there is anything that the world needs right now, it is a few inches of space to act and create without rules or consequences. Barbara Randall discusses her latest journal project and her increasingly personal art exhibits. Continue reading Plague Journal: When the outside world got complicated, artist Barbara Randall turned inward
Local poet to present MFA thesis project and writing workshop alongside pop-up art exhibit
The reading is both a celebration of International Women’s Day and a culmination of Taylor-Foltz’s two-year journey through Wilson College’s MFA program, which requires candidates to publicly present their theses to graduate. Continue reading Local poet to present MFA thesis project and writing workshop alongside pop-up art exhibit
Photo project exploring local ‘female firsts’ raises more than $5,000 for girls’ education programs
The money raised from “Franklin County’s Female Firsts” will help two local organizations inspire the next generation of women to make history. Continue reading Photo project exploring local ‘female firsts’ raises more than $5,000 for girls’ education programs
Local religious leader hosts community discussion on the causes, effects and solutions to anti-Semitism
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
Boutique owner boosts foot traffic, sales with Wayne Avenue move
Kara Pittman, owner of Northeast Hide, decided to relocate her business from Lincoln Way East to Wayne Avenue in search of foot traffic and control over the interior design. Continue reading Boutique owner boosts foot traffic, sales with Wayne Avenue move
Boutique builds on digital success with brick-and-mortar storefront
With their new retail shop, Cortney Hanks and Brittani Black bring trendy and affordable clothing for the everyday woman – from casual to dressy – to downtown Chambersburg. Continue reading Boutique builds on digital success with brick-and-mortar storefront
Main Street ‘hairapists’ want you to feel like the best version of yourself
Master stylists (and best friends) Jenna Keller and Korie Groft offer cuts, colors and more at Vanity Parlor, their new downtown salon. Continue reading Main Street ‘hairapists’ want you to feel like the best version of yourself
New print shop relies on expertise, relationships and downtown showroom to win customers
For Beam Graphix, the showroom is a conversation starter: first, visitors are shown what is possible, and then owner Doug Counts matches them up with what they need. Continue reading New print shop relies on expertise, relationships and downtown showroom to win customers
Rigorous tour schedule brings indie folk musician back to Chambersburg
Indie folk musician and multi-instrumentalist Anna p.s. continues to win fans and see the world one gig at a time. Continue reading Rigorous tour schedule brings indie folk musician back to Chambersburg