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Inside this edition:
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book sales, this month's Local Hero, starting the search for a city's Christmas tree, the "Delco dog detective," and adult summer camps.
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In Pennsylvania and throughout the country, Ballard Spahr is regularly ranked and recognized for its deep bench of talented attorneys, exceptional service, and results that go beyond clients’ expectations. Its Media & Entertainment Group was named Best Law Firms’ 2025 National First Amendment Litigation Firm of the Year.
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Christopher Nolan, the director of the new film adaptation of The Odyssey, has cited Emily Wilson’s 2017 translation of the ancient epic poem as an influence. At which Pennsylvania-based school is Wilson a professor of classical studies?
A. Penn State University
B. Bucknell University
C. Swarthmore College
D. The University of Pennsylvania
(Keep scrolling for the answer, but don’t miss all the good stuff in between. Like what you read in this email? Forward it to a friend.) |
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Nurse and former Marine Aimee Morris draws on several careers and experiences to run Glenn Hope Care Farm.
The 43-acre York County property, formerly her family’s farm, has become a multipurpose refuge for veterans. Dubbed a “care farm” for its health-focused services, Glenn Hope offers horticulture, woodcrafting, yoga, and several forms of therapy all aimed at supporting veterans and their families.
“That fresh air, that natural sunlight, the relationship between animals, human beings, and the land … help facilitate and heal the physical and mental well-being of veterans,” Morris told PA Local.
Morris' work with Glenn Hope Care Farm and her dedication to helping veterans earned her a nomination for PA Local Heroes, our monthly series sponsored by Ballard Spahr.
The farm has been operating for about 10 years, Morris said.
People find their way to Glenn Hope through several means. Referrals from Veterans Affairs offices, or relatives and friends of service members, are a typical way, according to Morris. But some vets also sign up through the nonprofit’s website.
Morris, her family, and volunteers staff the organization, running various programs and performing assorted farm chores.
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—Ann Rejrat for Spotlight PA |
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» One evergreen worth finding: It’s not beginning to look a lot like Christmas, but Pittsburgh is already on the lookout for the city’s official tree, TribLIVE reports.
» One passion worth following: The Inquirer profiles Colleen Bell, a 53-year-old who’s helped track down around 1,000 lost pets over 14 years, earning her the nickname of the “Delco dog detective.” She’s since launched a nonprofit and looped her brother and a friend into the efforts.
» One place worth documenting: A professor and several students from Lafayette College traveled to Sicily to help create a digital replica of a 12th-century cathedral using technology that could one day be used to preserve Pennsylvania history too, Lehigh Valley Public Media reports.
» Many possessions worth recovering: What happens to your stuff if you lose it on public transit? WHYY reports from SEPTA’s lost and found, which sees around 1,000 items each month.
» One tradition worth revisiting: Summer camp isn’t just for kids! On a recent WITF segment, leaders from a band camp and an outdoor recreation camp in Pennsylvania — both for adults — talked about their programs and the communities they foster. |
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Pennsylvania has no shortage of places worth visiting, from parks to food spots to roadside oddities, and more. We highlight one in this section every week.
Dallas D. suggests checking out one of Pennsylvania’s great hawk-watching sites “for incredible views, both of passing birds and of our beautiful landscapes below.” Dallas’s recs include Rocky Ridge Park in York County (pictured above), Waggoner’s Gap in Perry County, and Hawk Mountain Sanctuary on the Berks/Schuylkill line. Photo by Danny Suero, via Flickr.
Have any favorite Pa. haunts? Your suggestion could be featured here! Email us with a line or two about why you love it, and be sure to include an original photo. Please also include how you want your name to appear. |
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🤔 PA News Quiz
Are you on top of the news? Prove it with the latest edition of the Great PA News Quiz. Only seven questions stand between you and statewide bragging rights. Play here »
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The answer to today’s trivia question is “D. The University of Pennsylvania,” where Wilson has taught classes for both undergraduates and graduate students on topics like Greek and Roman mythology and ancient novels.
Wilson’s translation of the Homerian epic has been flying off the shelves amid the release of the summer blockbuster The Odyssey, with sales of the book increasing by almost 40% this year, PhillyVoice reports. Over a million copies have been sold in the United States since its release nine years ago.
That’s all for this week’s PA Local — thanks for reading, and have a great weekend! 👋 🌊 |
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