By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor EAST DEUTSCHTOWN — In the spring of last year, The Garden Café owner Gayle McGarril got the idea to add a free community fridge to the exterior of her business. Inspired by examples of the concept in other areas, the fridge would be a source of free food for anyone i...

Reader criticizes historic district expansion The story of the expansion-by-accident of the Mexican War Streets Historic District (April 2023) would be comical if it were not for the serious consequences that will likely follow. Despite apparent opposition from the people affected and the unanimous ...

By Anna Yoder | Columnist The first time I visited the home of my future husband, I was taken aback at the collection of fine, handmade Persian, Oriental and kilim rugs gracing the floors of each room. It’s not that men can’t or don’t have good taste when it comes to fine rugs; it’s just, well, my h...

From Gina Grone - Executive Director, Northside North Shore Chamber of Commerce The Northside North Shore Chamber serves the business community in and around the Northside and has been doing so since 1897. We currently have 300 member businesses, and we serve them by promoting, connecting and suppor...

Important Deadlines Primary Election Day is May 16, and polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. This is a primary election, and the general election will take place on Nov. 7 later this year. May 9 is the last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot. May 16, at 8 p.m., is the latest ...

This month’s article will focus on the Pennsylvania Landlord Tenant Act. This longstanding act has been written to define the legal relationship between landlords and tenants. Several aspects of the act are worth noting. • The Pennsylvania Landlord Tenant Act prohibits landlords from discriminating ...

(StatePoint) It’s no secret that the country is feeling the pinch from inflation and the rising costs of goods and services, with 48% of Americans struggling to make ends meet financially, according to the latest data from Dynata’s Global Consumer Trends survey. That’s up from 34% in August of last ...