Lancaster County farmers are working to change their farms to save local waterways from pollution. Local waterways and the Chesapeake Bay are becoming polluted by the farming industry, so farmers are coming together to help put and end to the…
The Sustainability Initiative: Franklin & Marshall
By Cassian LeJeune Ever wonder how schools are becoming more sustainable? Well local college Franklin & Marshall is a great example of a successful sustainability initiative. Water and Energy Sustainability has recently has become a budding issue on many college…
Sustainability in the United States Prison System
By: Nicole Michels United States Prison Sustainability Photo by Nicole Michels From gardens to education, it looks like the United States prison system is on it’s way to becoming green and helping the environment. The United States prison system…
Reducing Homelessness in Lancaster
Homelessness is an issue experienced globally, and Lancaster County is no exception. Although the resources and positive outlook of local organizations makes the path to ending homelessness a clear one and puts Lancaster at the forefront of the nationwide movement.…
Oregon Dairy Organics
Oregon Dairy has implemented 2 ways of using organic products to support sustainable farming and give the public high quality products. By Kevin Perreault OD timeline: Timeline created by Kevin Perreault, shows the history of Oregon Dairy’s supermarket and restaurant. …
Lancaster County Beekeeping
Bee Keeping has become a popular activity in the past couple years. Two Lancaster county organizations are making a push to help grow the interest in bee keeping. The York County Beekeepers society and the Lancaster County Beekeepers Society (LCBS)…
Breathing Life Into Old House Treasures
Two Millersville graduates look to take old, wooden furniture and return it to a pristine state. Wooden furniture has an appeal to many, offering comfort, beauty and a value of timelessness that can be found in countless homes. It’s especially evident right here…
Barnstormers Hit Home Run Sustainability Project
The Lancaster Barnstormers and the City of Lancaster team up in a doubleheader for sustainability. While fans in Lancaster county await opening pitch for the 2018 season, the Lancaster Barnstormers’ staff have their hands full away from the diamond and…
Nuclear power plant, Three Mile Island, to be closed
Three Mile Island owner, Exelon, will be closing the power plant which is best known for its 1979 meltdown. The closing will change Pennsylvania’s economy and the way we generate our power. Nuclear power plant, Three Mile Island, to be…
Greenfield Corporate Center
By Brittany Wier ABOUT GREENFIELD: Breathtaking views, welcoming community, and large opportunity for small businesses are all things that describe Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. All of these things can be found at the Greenfield Corporate Center located on William Penn Way.…