Word: lancasterism
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I come from one of the most conservative counties in the nation. In Lancaster, Pa., where a large segment of the population considers electricity an evil vanity, there is certainly no conclave of liberal leaders. Nevertheless, our street cleaners don't come into view until at least after noon. And...
The indictment states that, during a five-year period in the 1980s, McDade accepted money, air travel, use of vacation houses, even a golf umbrella from five manufacturers in exchange for help in obtaining defense contracts. Among the companies seeking favors were Sperry (now Unisys), Grumman and United Chem-Con...
THERE ARE 20 SHOPPING days left before Christmas. And you know what? I'm not worried at all. My shopping for Chanukah presents is done. I had to brave "Black Friday" at my local mall--the only mall in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. My mom and I blocked in an Amish...
For my family (and I assume for most Jewish families), Chanukah centers around food. The whole holiday comes down to some candles, a few spinning tops, some cookies and a whole pile of potato latkes. We have a Chanukah party for the greater Lancaster Jewish community every year (about 12...
Beth L. Pinsker '93, the assistant editorial chair, grew up in Lancaster, Penn.