After a summer series reduced by COVID-19 to online-only performances, Gretna Music has resumed live concerts.
August 2020
Posted inNews
A vital rental assistance program is riddled with problems as Pa. prepares to resume evictions
A Spotlight PA review found many landlords have refused to participate, and lawmakers have failed to take action despite warnings the program is failing.
Posted inOpinions & Letters
[Column] Counties hard at work preparing for presidential election
“Counties have the utmost confidence that all of our voting systems are secure and that every Pennsylvanian’s vote will be properly counted.”
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Spirit Halloween headed to former Kmart on Quentin Road
At least some of the 117,200 SF former “Kmart” space at 1745 Quentin Road will be put to use this fall as a Spirit Halloween store.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Community leaders hold anti-racism roundtable following protests
Two anti-racism workshops, similar to the one in early June, are planned for September, and they hope to also hold workshops about civic education and discussions about the intersection between the black community and the Jewish and LGBT+ communities.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Sunoco to pay $355K civil penalty for Mariner East 2 spills affecting 8 counties
Sunoco Pipeline LP must pay more than $350,000 in penalties for violations related to the construction of the Mariner East 2 pipeline in eight Pennsylvania counties, including Lebanon County.
Posted inNews
Thwarted at every turn, Pa. GOP lawmakers hatch new plan to undermine Wolf’s emergency powers
After a loss in the state Supreme Court, Republicans will attempt to override a Wolf veto and curtail his powers.
Posted inNews
Gov. Tom Wolf wants Pa. to legalize marijuana, provide more COVID-19 relief this fall
Pennsylvania is still sitting on $1 billion provided through the federal CARES Act, as legislative leaders wait to see if Congress will pass another relief bill.
Posted inPeople & Places
New book by Fredericksburg author tells the story of a family coping with death
Barbara Sando Hynum’s family has a story that caused her deep emotional pain. She sees her new book “My Brother’s Daughter” as therapy — not only for herself, but for others with similar experiences.
Posted inPeople & Places
Back from the brink: intervention program saves lives for those who want to be saved
The Renaissance Crossroads intervention and rehabilitation program gave Andy Donkel a second chance at life.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Blotter: Criminal homicide, overdose, harassment, accidents
A roundup of the most recent blotters from local police departments.
Posted inCrime & Safety
The latest food safety violations in Lebanon County
Here are the most recent food safety violations in Lebanon County, as documented by Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture.
Posted inSponsored Content
Ryan among lawmakers seeking to end draconian emergency measures [Paid Press Release]
State Rep. Frank Ryan: “In reading the list of grievances in the Declaration, I could not help but notice how many of those grievances apply to our state governments today.”
Posted inHistory
The life and legend of Joseph Johns, escaped slave and Union Township mountain man
Over a century after his 1906 death, charcoal producer Joseph Johns (also known as “Old Black Joe”) continues to draw fascination.
Posted inPeople & Places
Meet Lebanon County piano virtuoso Max Ludwig
The 17-year-old pianist seems to impress wherever he plays. LebTown caught him between gigs to talk about music, his band, and his future.
