Nine months ago, when the globe was beginning to realize the enormity of the coronavirus, experts say California made an important decision. Standing at a lectern surrounded by fellow state leaders on March 19, Gov. Gavin Newsom addressed the state, saying they faced a grim outlook if decisive action wasn’t […]
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At the end of an isolating year, even the weirdest parts of family gatherings feel missed
If you’ve ever found yourself scrolling online through potential gifts for moms, you’ve likely come across photos of personalized bakeware. You know the ones. In them, brightly colored casserole dishes and pie pans usually contain some sentimental phrase written across the side. It might read, “Homemade by Holly,” or “Debbie’s […]
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Cuomo window sticker allows N.Y. governor to keep an eye on family gatherings
ALBANY — Gov. Cuomo could be keeping an eye on your holiday gathering. A Buffalo printer with a keen sense of humor is hoping to bring a little levity to the holiday season with a window sticker making it look like the governor is checking in on your festivities. Dan […]
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COVID-19’s resurgence means caution must outweigh tradition. Please reconsider holiday gatherings. [column] | Columnists
The bad news: Lancaster County is clearly in a third wave of COVID-19 with rapidly rising infections, increasing hospitalizations and expanding nursing home illness. More COVID-19 related deaths are expected. Colder temperatures will drive us indoors, and in closer proximity to people infected with COVID-19. Approaching holidays tempt us to […]
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Colorado Governor Warns Against Family Holiday Gatherings, and Readers Respond
As Colorado’s COVID-19 numbers skyrocket, Governor Jared Polis has become increasingly urgent in his requests that the state’s residents take strict precautions. Not just by wearing face masks and observing social distancing, he noted at a November 13 press conference, but also by isolating themselves now if they want to […]
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See Yelp’s ideas for 6 socially-distanced holiday gatherings
Whether it is socially distanced or virtual, the holidays could look a lot different this year because of the pandemic. INDIANAPOLIS — Now that November is here, it’s time to start thinking about the traditional family holidays. This year’s holidays could end up looking a lot different because of the […]