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by Melissa Price Nelson While traveling, I have asked hotel desk persons what historic or recreational sites are in the region and worth visiting. Some have shrugged and pointed to a brochure rack, more than one has said, “I really don’t know.” And some have been incredibly helpful, even cheerful, with suggestions. If a visitor asked you to tell them about your village, town, city, or countryside, what would you say? It begs the question,” Do you know what is in your own bac

By Melissa Nelson Late winter chills aside, spring is here, and our thoughts turn to outside activities, grilling on the patio, and entertaining. For many of us spring also signals renewal of our local farmers’ markets and opportunities to buy fresh local produce and goods through Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farms locally. Pennsylvania is home to more than 53,000 farm businesses which either sell directly to consumers, or provide home-grown goods to local stores. By