Community Giving Foundation and First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP) are neighboring community foundations dedicated to the well-being of communities across six counties in the Susquehanna Valley. The two are thrilled to partner together to create Elevate2, a new regional nonprofit conference. The inaugural conference will be held on October 14-15, 2024, at Bucknell
With Father’s Day right around the corner, I was thinking about how best to change up standard gift-giving for dads. The cliched presents of ties and golf balls can almost be given ironically because it’s hard to show the father figures in your life just how much they mean with a single gift. This year,
Finally! Part three of the bear story. Boy, I never expected it to last that long, but I am glad it did. I know how many of you enjoy the random life stories I share. You have to get creative when writing each week. I love sharing life and experiences with my readers. Plus, you
A long, hot soak in the tub may seem like the last thing you’d want to do on a sticky day, but baths have long been a part of well-established self-care routines. It may seem luxurious or overindulgent, but a good soak has more legitimate health benefits than you might realize. Baths aren’t just about
What would you say to a single action scene that required 78 shooting days and 200 stunt men? Those are the stats on the central chase in George Miller’s Furiosa; and the film is worth seeing for that alone. Happily, it has lots of other great stuff, too. This fifth installment in the long-running Mad
ARIES – Mar 21–Apr 20 Family obligations are swimming through your mind, Aries. It is time to sit down and hammer out a resolution that will appeal to everyone and lighten your load. TAURUS – Apr 21–May 21 A special person in your life is getting closer and closer to you every day, Taurus. This
Who is God to you? That’s a big question, and I understand the temptation to stop reading right there. It’s possible you believe that God is nothing — that He doesn’t even exist. Well, you can hold on to that belief all you want, but you and I both know it takes a lot of
On May 18th, local strongman Adam Grimes competed at the Pagoda City Showdown in Reading. The competition had a total of 71 competitors amongst all divisions, making it the biggest competition in PA this year. Grimes competed in the Men’s Super Heavyweight division, which has the heaviest events and lifts of the show, and was
They say you have to fight for your right to party. You also have the right to rant and the right to be wrong. You can belt “All Right Now” at full-blast, if the lyrics feel right, right now. You may have the right to turn right on a red light because you’re an upright
First and foremost, I hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! If you have been an avid reader of mine, you know that Memorial Day is one of my favorite weekends. Oh, I just love it! In my head, I swore I had another week till I could write about Memorial Day. I found
Lately, it seems like there’s no good season for hair. Winter is full of static and dries it out, and the dampness of spring can cause frizz. Summer sun gives color a beating, while autumn can bring about hair loss and shedding. As we head into another hair-damaging season, here’s a rundown of some ways
