Originally published in The Patriot-News on Nov. 8, 2012. Mitchell L. Ernst of Lebanon is a performer at heart. He’s a professional actor — but the character he is best known for lives off the theater stage. Her name is Jade DeVere and she is fierce, fabulous and oh-so feminine. Ernst is a drag queenContinue reading “Drag queens speak out: Local documentary tells their story”
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‘Amish Mafia’: Amish experts weigh in on new Discovery Channel show
Amish mafia. The two words together seem like an oxymoron. But, according to a new Discovery Channel show, they are not the oddest of pairings. “Amish Mafia” explores the world of Lebanon Levi and his gang of three men, Jolin, John and Alvin. Together, the four act as “protectors” of the Amish community in Lancaster. TheContinue reading “‘Amish Mafia’: Amish experts weigh in on new Discovery Channel show”
Mixtape Festival brings nostalgia (and music) to Hershey
When the Summer Mixtape Festival was announced on April 16, the news was met with screams and squeals. “I flipped out,” said Tabatha Pelletier of East Pennsboro Twp. “I started yelling and ran upstairs telling everyone that I had to go to this concert. I was like a little child.” Held in Hersheypark Stadium Friday and Saturday,Continue reading “Mixtape Festival brings nostalgia (and music) to Hershey”
Crowd welcomes beauty chain Sephora to Swatara Township: ‘It’s like grownup candy’
Originally published June 15, 2012 on PennLive.com. For a trio of devoted makeup fans, camping out in a parking lot starting at midnight Friday was a price worth paying to be among the first in line for the grand opening of Sephora in Swatara Twp. Yadira Chavez, Brittany Fenser and Katie Chavez of Swatara Twp.Continue reading “Crowd welcomes beauty chain Sephora to Swatara Township: ‘It’s like grownup candy’”
Pearl Harbor Day: Camp Hill woman remembers being awakened by bombing
Originally published in The Patriot-News on Dec. 7, 2011. Patricia Behrens woke up to the sound of explosions. It was about 7 a.m. on Dec. 7, 1941, in Hawaii. “Oh, shucks,” Behrens said she thought. “They’re practicing at Fort DeRussy.” The U.S. military reservation had a habit of waking residents up with its drills. “WhyContinue reading “Pearl Harbor Day: Camp Hill woman remembers being awakened by bombing”
Steelton rapper Skillz Hurachi’s death stuns friends and family
Originally published in The Patriot-News on May 19, 2012. Many people called Terrance Manning “Skillz,” and his growing success in different fields show that he deserved the nickname. Known as Skillz Hurachi, the Steelton rapper had opened for nationally known superstars Drake, Lil’ Wayne and Soulja Boy as a member of the rap trio VSOP/XO.Continue reading “Steelton rapper Skillz Hurachi’s death stuns friends and family”
U.S. is behind curve, roundabout fans say
Background: In the last week of June 2011 a roundabout was installed on Linglestown Road. For weeks after it was the topic of many discussions in the community, with most spewing hatred for the roadway. During this time, I stumbled on a Roundabout Appreciate Society and this story. Originally published in The Patriot-News on JulyContinue reading “U.S. is behind curve, roundabout fans say”
Julia Hatmaker 