Celebrating Lunar New Year in Korea

Every year by the time a full moon appears, multiple department stores and online markets in Korea become hectic with people trying to buy snacks and groceries for a special holiday. Celebrated for three days, this holiday, also known as Lunar New Year, marks the beginning of a new year […]

It’s going to be up to us to help stem the COVID-19 surge, and that starts with celebrating Thanksgiving differently [editorial] | Editorials

THE ISSUE The United States passed a terrible milestone last week: More than a quarter of a million Americans have died because of COVID-19. In Lancaster County, COVID-19 cases increased alarmingly. And, as the week ended, Pennsylvania neared the 300,000 mark in cases, and Lancaster County’s total case count exceeded 13,500. […]

Face masks and COVID-19 tests at Thanksgiving. Here’s how some families are celebrating.

Usually there are around 30 guests at Melanie Gaffin’s house on Thanksgiving. This year, she’s planning for 10. “Nobody including myself feels safe all being together,” Gaffin explained. For families in New Jersey and across the nation, the coronavirus pandemic is turning Thanksgiving — ordinarily the antithesis of social distancing […]