Should I Get Her a Smartphone?
Dear Nana: My 9-year-old wants a cell phone. Most of her friends already have one. Should I give in and get her one for Christmas? – But Everyone Has One Dear But Everyone Has One: That’s a tough question for many families and it may seem easy to give in just because “everyone else is […]
Hersheypark Christmas Candylane is up and running for 2025
HERSHEY, PA–Santa and all nine of his reindeer have ushered in the most wonderful time of the year at Hersheypark for the start of Hersheypark Christmas Candylane. The seasonal event at the largest amusement park in Pennsylvania is underway from 5-9 p.m. on select dates and all weekends through Jan. 4. The separately ticketed Hershey […]
“The 5-Second Rule: The Fastest Way to Change Your Life”
I went into a bookstore to find a copy of Mel Robbins‘ “The Let Them Theory”, but when I got to the appropriate section of the store, another Robbins’ book jumped out at me: “The 5 Second Rule: The Fastest Way to Change Your Life.“ I flipped the book over to see what it was […]
Carts and Shoppers and Cars, oh, my!
Dear Nana: I took my grandson to Target the other day and getting out of the store and back to the car was a nightmare! The parking lot was full of people with carts and drivers who weren’t paying attention. Making the trek to the cart return and back to the car with him was […]
Enjoy Music of the Season
Central Pennsyvlania is the place to be for date-night holiday musical entertainment this season: Mon., Dec. 8, 8 p.m., The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight at Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg. Prepare for a spellbinding 90-minute spectacle that infuses iconic rock & metal anthems with a hauntingly beautiful energy. In ethereal candlelit settings, this band of […]
I love this stuff!
I have fine hair with very little wave. It was never very thick even as a teenager. Back then, I tried all sorts of things to plump it (remember Agree shampoo?!) and curl it (those velvet hot rollers worked pretty well). Eventually, I got an apple pectin perm because, well, that’s what all the girls […]
Where to Watch Tree Lightings
Looking for a place to “ooh” and “ahh” over beautiful Christmas trees? Here are a few great ones in Central Pennsylvania: Friday, Nov. 28, 5:15 p.m. Holiday Tree Lighting, Downtown Mechanicsburg. Music begins at 515; tree lighting, 5:30 p.m. Visit Santa at Buhrig’s Gathering Place (37 E. Main St.) and stop by Believe: A Polar […]
$150,000 Raised to Support Cancer Patients in Central Pa.
Kit Lu, M.D., co-director of the Clinical Trials Program and Breast Medical Oncology Program speaking at the symposium. HARRISBURG, PA.— UPMC Pinnacle Foundation with the support of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Central Pa., raised $150,000 at the recently held Women’s Cancer Symposiumin Harrisburg. The funds will be added to the Rocco & Nancy Ortenzio […]
WCTT to perform “Shrek”
WAYNESBORO, PA—The Waynesboro Children’s Theatre Troupe will perform “Shrek: The Musical” Dec. 4-7. The full-scale production includes a cast of more than 90 local youth ranging in age from 6 to 18. The production if presented with special arrangements and via license and materials provided by Music Theatre International. Lead actors include: Dominic Kipe (Shrek); […]
Program to Increase Access to Learner’s Permit Testing Announced
TIOGA, PA–The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, along with the Northern Tioga School District and local officials announced a new PennDOT-led pilot project at Williamson High School in Tioga that allows students to take their learner’s permit knowledge test at school instead of going to a driver’s license center. This pilot initiative exemplifies the Shapiro Administration’s […]
