Until 2005, Robert Field, was largely unknown to the general Lancaster County public, a place that had been his home for almost 40 years. But the Philadelphia-born Field, then in his late sixties, was not completely anonymous in Lancaster.
Tag: News and Commentary
LETTER: “A wonderful idea”
The idea of a musical high school etc. downtown is fantastic! Many parents abroad have the means to send their children to these type of facilities. You have a wonderful idea! I hope someone follows through.
Commissioners discuss proactive solution for local water quality
At the Tuesday, June 2, County Commissioners Work Session, representatives of the Lancaster County Center of Excellence in Production Agriculture (LCCEPA) addressed the Commissioners to describe the recent activities of their organization. The discussion ultimately focused on environmental issues, with water quality taking center stage.
RASE works to improve addiction management
A previous NewsLanc interview revealed that effective Suboxone (a.k.a. buprenorphine) treatment for Lancaster’s heroin addicts is largely impeded by a lack of doctors interested in obtaining certification to prescribe this medication. The reason for this reluctance is that, in the words of a local expert, “A lot of physicians really don’t want to … have a caseload of heroin addicts.” To change this pattern of under-treatment, one area organization has set out to make the doctor’s role as simple as possible by independently coordinating the elements of care involved with Suboxone treatment.
PAM representative denies plans to close
An article posted at LancasterOnline.com on June 2nd at 1.00 AM reports the following from Sylvia L. Strobel, Consultant to the Board of the Pennsylvania Academy of Music: “… there is ‘no truth’ to talk that the Academy’s new $25 million North Prince Street facility might have to close its doors because of its financial situation.”
Future of Pennsylvania Music Academy up in the air
When is a Lancaster “Press announcement” not a press announcement? Answer: When neither the Lancaster Newspapers or NewsLanc receive a copy. Faculty, contributors and supporters have reacted with horror at the e-mail sent by its Board of Directors to PAM faculty and staff last Thursday, May 28, which stated: “[The Academy] is reviewing its remaining summer programs” scheduled to take place after the Vivace’ session.
LETTER: Concerned for future of cinema
It’s sad how simple minded people are becoming. I agree with the article [on “Terminator Salvation”] that it probably in large part is because if the difficult times that we live in. Terminator Salvation would have been a hit had it been released 10 years ago but now people just want things that go boom and make them laugh. They don’t want any depth or social commentary. Especially with Obama in office. He is a man of the times. He promises hope and change so people want that in their entertainment. They want to see that things will work out for the better in the future.
We should have held our tongue about holding our tongue!
But we had our reasons. It is important that people in the very process of making critical decisions be aware that this time deception will not go unnoticed, that responsibility cannot be dodged, and they had better speak truthfully.
Bait and switch
Courtesy of LookingAtLancaster.com. We’ve all seen far too many instances of “bait and switch”, where we are enticed to look for something that is advertised, only to find that what is actually being offered is quite different. Unfortunately, the hotel and convention center project in downtown Lancaster, PA has been a prime example of “bait and switch” tactics.
Public safety comes first
The following letter appeared in the May 31st Sunday News from Joseph R. Dundore Sr., President, ATU Local 1241: “As president of ATU Local 1241, the union representing bus operators for Red Rose Transit, I would like to voice the concern of our drivers regarding the extended crosswalks being built in downtown Lancaster.
Holding our tongue
NewsLanc has been sitting on top of the biggest local news story so far this year but delays in reporting it. We face two constraints:
COMMENTARY: General Hospital should treat heroin addiction
Rick Kastner, Executive Director of the Lancaster County Drug & Alcohol Commission, estimates there are between five thousand and ten thousand Lancastrians addicted to heroin. About six hundred of them are receiving treatment with methadone at a clinic or Suboxone from a physician. This enables most to resume near normal life with family, friends and gainful employment. They may be your neighbor or co-worker. You wouldn’t know.
La Cocina offers vibrant, affordable Dominican fare
In Lancaster City, you don’t need to break the bank to enjoy a meal of fresh and exotic flavors. Just east of the corner of King and Duke, La Cocina sits in a quaint storefront on 111 E King St, just across from Demuth’s Tobacco Shop. The restaurant serves an extensive and inexpensive array of Dominican foods in a colorful and classy setting.