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Dauphin County to host Greenways & Trails Summit D auphin County will host hun- summit in conjunction with Visit dreds of nature preservation Hershey & Harrisburg,” Pries said. “ We are excited to have the and outdoors enthusiasts in the fall of 2025 as the county shows Pennsylvania Greenways & Trails off its recreational opportunities Summit coming to Harrisburg in during the biennial Pennsylvania 2025 and look forward to hosting this tremendous summit in the Greenways & Trails Summit. backyard of the state Dauphin County Capitol,” said PennsylCommissioners Chairman Mike “This is a fantastic vania Department of Pries handed out o p p o r t u n i t y t o Conservation and Hershey’s Chocolate s h o w o f f w h a t Natural Resources Cindy as he made the Dauphin County secretary announcement at has to offer as we Adams Dunn. “Thank this year’s summit, host people from you to the host committee for its work to which took place in across the state.” secure the summit. Scranton. DCNR is pleased to “From the Capital Area Greenbelt to Wiconisco support the efforts of the commitCreek Park, Dauphin County has tee, and we look forward to sharing something to offer to everyone the capital region’s natural spaces, who enjoys fresh air, passive or history and culture with everyone active recreation, and beautiful who can attend.” For the summit, conservation provistas. We’re proud the Dauphin County Parks and Recreation fessionals from across Pennsylvania Department can host the 2025 will descend on Harrisburg to undergo
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MAHS seniors receive academic honors Two Middletown Area High School (MAHS) seniors, Aaliyah Allensworth and Layla Wall, earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs celebrate students’ hard work in high school and showcase their strong academic performance. Allensworth and Wall were awarded the National African American Recognition Award. The academic honors for rural-area, black, indigenous, and/or Latino students are an opportunity for students to share their strong
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academic achievements with colleges and scholarship programs that are seeking to recruit diverse talent. The criteria for eligible students include having a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Eligible students must also have PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10 assessment scores that are within the top 10% of assessment takers in each state for each award program, or they must have earned a score of 3 or higher on two or more AP Exams in ninth and 10th grades. Students must also attend school in a rural area or small town or identify as African American/black, Hispanic See Seniors pg 3 R100308
San Diego Symphony, Utah Symphony and Opera, and more. For this concert, Jones will bring the vocal spirit of rock and soul divas to the stage in a celebration of greats such as Diana Ross, Donna Summer, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, and Whitney Houston. Reserved-seat tickets are available at www.hersheysymphony.org, and a per-ticket processing fee applies. Special discounted seats are available on a limited basis. Advance tickets are recommended, but tickets will also be available at the door. To learn more about season tickets and the rest of the Hershey Symphony Orchestra’s 55th anniversary season, visit the previously mentioned website.
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HSO concert to feature LaKisha Jones On Friday, Oct. 27, the Hershey Symphony Orchestra (HSO) will perform music from the queens of rock and soul. The concert will take place at 8 p.m. at the Hershey Theatre, 15 E. Caracas Ave. The symphony and maestro Greg Woodbridge will welcome guest artist LaKisha Jones to the stage for the event. Best known to millions of TV viewers as a top-four finalist during the 2007 season of “American Idol,” Jones has also performed on Broadway in the Oprah Winfreyproduced, Tony Award-winning musical “The Color Purple.” A frequent soloist with symphonies around the world, she has been a guest soloist with the National Symphony,
training and networking related to greenways and trails. While in the area, they will be invited to enjoy businesses, art venues, museums, athletic events, and parks. “This is a fantastic opportunity to show off what Dauphin County has to offer as we host people from across the state,” Commissioner Chad Saylor said. “This summit will not only showcase the county, but also provide an economic boon to many of our local businesses. It really is a win-win for Dauphin County,” added Commissioner George P. Hartwick III. Dauphin County Parks and Recreation director Anthea Stebbins described being selected for the 2025 Pennsylvania Greenways & Trails Summit as a significant win for the county. “This summit is a beloved event by those working in conservation and recreation,” she noted. “It’s a unique
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