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Apr 13

Where We’re From

DRIVE This past Sunday, I was taking the familiar route back to Lancaster after having spent the weekend with my family.  It was dark outside, and I knew my bedroom would be too when I got home.  Past the Susquehanna and all the headlights of Harrisburg, I started to settle... read more →
Mar 30

Pieces and Places

FINDING THIS In my almost thirty years of living, I have claimed the top, left hand corner of envelopes with many different return addresses.  Some of them I fought for; some of them I happened upon; some of them I cried through; some of them felt like home.  My most... read more →
Dec 29

Not From Here

I had seen her many times before, or so I thought, sitting outside of Market. Always typing. Today I asked her to write a poem with the subject "Not From Here." And this is what she wrote. abigail mott: Raised in Lancaster, Transplanted to Denver.  
Nov 06

Get your bike fix.

By John Milosich Are you familiar with The Common Wheel? This fix-it garage, education center, charity, grassroots, environmental activist, bike shop is my Lancaster Transplant Super-Pick. I landed in town May of this year to connect with my partner and her family, and to take refuge from the competition and cost... read more →
Oct 12

A Transplant’s Perspective

One evening last week I hopped on my bike and rode around my neighborhood. I’ve lived in the West End of town for three years now, and for the first time I made the decision to explore; to ride by and see the houses, the streets and the people. I... read more →