Stephanie Kalina Metzger

(The Upcountry History Museum is one of a cluster of museums on Heritage Green)
As many of you know, I’ve recently relocated to Greenville, South Carolina after spending my entire life in Pennsylvania.
As a travel writer, I’m excited to explore the South with the same curiosity and enthusiasm that I brought to my years of covering the Mid-Atlantic. Just last week I visited the Upcountry History Museum, where I learned about 300 years of cultural, social and economic development that shaped th...

New Cumberland has faced its share of challenges over the years with the closing of long-standing businesses like Coakleys, Dingledein Bakery and Avatar Natural Foods, along with shorter-lived businesses like Shugars and The Loft Eatery.
In more recent years, the town has shown signs of recovery with the adoption of a focused Master Plan in 2023, along with the return of the West Shore Theater, and the opening of Wild Rabbit Pies & Pints.
Owner Cindy Washburn of Oxford Hall Celtic Shop and Ca...

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Moviegoers don’t always think of film composers when enjoying a night at the multiplex, but without them, many films would fall flat.
Viewers who saw “Jaws” during a busy summer beach season a half-century ago can still recall the notes that evoked the terror of a circling shark.
And who can forget the famous five-note motif from “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”? Sometimes just a handful of notes are able to transport us back to that moment when we first felt the heart-stop...

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Chief John J. Zirwas of the Red Eagle Village is on a mission: to ensure that Native American heritage is not forgotten.
Zirwas is a member of the Shawnees-a tribe rooted in the northeastern woodlands. He is heading up the Pow-Wow Mountain Man Rendezvous at the Little A Town Arena in Avella.
The event, which is sponsored by the Native American Indian Cultural Society, celebrates Native American culture and will take place Saturday and Sunday.
This will be the inaugural year for...

Is Hershey ready for a farmers’ market? That’s the question skeptics asked when RVG Management and Development Co. announced plans to convert a historic Hershey building into one.
After all, Central Pennsylvania already touts long-standing farmers markets — Cumberland, York and Dauphin counties, have their own well-established ones. Could Hershey really compete with The Broad Street Market, dating back to the 1800s, the Lancaster Central Market founded in 1700s, or Lemoyne’s West Shore Farmer...

Fall is a great time to take a road trip to the many businesses and attractions in the Northeast Pennsylvania region.
Shopkeepers in the area prepare early to welcome leaf peepers, festival-goers, Halloween fans and more.
Celebrate Spooky Season
Two businesses that gear up to embrace spooky season are Reaper’s Revenge in Blakely and Horror Hall in West Nanticoke.
John Rinehimer, chairman of the Board of Directors of HorrorHall, has been watching the attraction grow. “When we started this in 1...

After decades of growth, Rockville-based law firm Stein Sperling Bennett De Jong Driscoll PC felt it needed to change its organizational structure to help it operate more efficiently.
Originally thinking it was looking for a chief operating officer, the firm realized a CEO made the most sense. Tara Mobley was recently selected to be the first CEO of the firm, bringing a history of leadership experience with her to the firm.
Growing and evolving
Founded in 1978 with just a handful of attorneys...

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The snap of autumn air, the clink of glasses, warm greetings among friends and the cheerful strains of oompah music can mean only one thing: The Pennsylvania Bavarian Oktoberfest in Canonsburg has arrived.
This year will mark the 27th year of the event which will take place Friday through Sunday. Opening ceremonies, including the tapping of the first barrel of beer, will kick off on Friday at 6 p.m. on the main stage at the intersection of North Central Avenue on Pike Street, a...

When planning a vacation for when the weather warms, it’s easy to dream of far-off destinations. But sometimes there are interesting experiences located less than a tank of gas away. Such was the case recently when I took a trip to Lebanon County and was surprised to uncover a wealth of attractions that were entirely new to me.
Walking Tours
Most all of us are familiar with Seltzers Lebanon Bologna, but did you know that you can tour their facilities located on Railroad Street in Palmyra? Gue...

(Bridal Veil Falls)
As a kid, my only reference to Utah was watching Donny and Marie Osmond on TV. Later, shows like Sister Wives (don’t judge) showcased the state’s stunning landscapes in the background of the Brown family drama. Still, visiting Utah had never crossed my mind—until our 25th wedding anniversary.
My husband and I wanted to experience something entirely different, which was no small feat given how much we’ve traveled. Then it struck me—Utah would be fresh, unique, and visually ...

(Helen Arts and Heritage Center)
It’s official—I’m now a South Carolina resident. Moving wasn’t easy, but we did it and we’re finally settled in enough now to turn our attention to travel. One pleasant surprise? Flights to Florida are much cheaper from Greenville and the airport is only 15 minutes away—all good stuff!
Still, my first “away” adventure was inspired by something closer to home: While flipping through travel brochures, one destination stood out—a town that looked like it belonged...

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When you’re on vacation and hear a busker belting out “Sweet Caroline,” with a child no older than 8 singing along, you realize Neil Diamond’s music truly spans generations.
But who really is the man behind the music? That’s what audiences will learn when they see the jukebox musical “A Beautiful Noise,” which will be at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh through Sunday.
The musical, which debuted on Broadway in 2022, was created in collaboration with Diamond. It tells the story ...

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As summer winds down, the owners at Thistlewaite Vineyards in the Greene County community of Jefferson are gearing up for the annual Farm to Fork event that showcases local flavors and promotes community pride.
This year’s gathering will take place on Saturday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., offering guests a taste of what the region grows and makes, from wine, to homemade baked goods.
The event, now in its eighth year, was created to highlight the beauty, flavor and community spirit of...

Artificial intelligence development is moving at a fast pace, and the faster it moves, the more rapidly the courts will need to play catch up, according to some area lawyers, who add insight to the issue.
Matthew D. Kohel, a partner at Saul Ewing LLP, and Michele Gilman, a professor of law at the University of Baltimore School of Law, tackle issues regarding liability in AI applications across health care and employment.
Legal framework
According to Gilman, the U.S. lags behind its counterpar...