AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Greentown Pennsylvania. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/greentown-pa 144 69 https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/greentown-pa https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 14 Dec 2025 14:07:10 -0600 Get ready to step into an enchanting world where fairies and gnomes come to life! Angels & Dragonflies and Labyrinth Garden proudly present the https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/fairy-night-festival-2024-31702706-greentown-pa.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/fairy-night-festival-2024-31702706-greentown-pa.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget proposal calls for an additional $5 million for the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) - https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/in-lancaster-county-governor-shapiro-and-landi-secretary-walker-highlight-summer-employment-program-for-students-with-disabilities-and-the-administrations-commitment-to-expanding-opportunity-for-all-pennsylvanians-31761284-manheim-pa.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/in-lancaster-county-governor-shapiro-and-landi-secretary-walker-highlight-summer-employment-program-for-students-with-disabilities-and-the-administrations-commitment-to-expanding-opportunity-for-all-pennsylvanians-31761284-manheim-pa.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 “These grants are going to folks who are on the front lines working to stop violence in their neighborhoods and because of that we’re https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/what-people-are-saying-about-governor-shapiros-commitment-to-violence-prevention-safer-communities-and-creating-opportunity-for-young-pennsylvanians-31761283-harrisburg-pa.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/what-people-are-saying-about-governor-shapiros-commitment-to-violence-prevention-safer-communities-and-creating-opportunity-for-young-pennsylvanians-31761283-harrisburg-pa.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 While new federal tariffs inject more chaos and uncertainty into the economy - raising prices for consumers and businesses and disrupting critical https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/watch-governor-shapiro-calls-out-federal-government-for-enacting-tariffs-raising-costs-hurting-small-businesses-and-undermining-consumer-confidence-31761282-harrisburg-pa.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/watch-governor-shapiro-calls-out-federal-government-for-enacting-tariffs-raising-costs-hurting-small-businesses-and-undermining-consumer-confidence-31761282-harrisburg-pa.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Shapiro visited Beyond the Bars — a nonprofit that empowers youth through music and leadership development — to https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/in-philadelphia-governor-shapiro-highlights-investments-in-violence-intervention-and-prevention-program-to-reduce-crime-and-create-opportunities-for-young-pennsylvanians-31761281-philadelphia-pa.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/in-philadelphia-governor-shapiro-highlights-investments-in-violence-intervention-and-prevention-program-to-reduce-crime-and-create-opportunities-for-young-pennsylvanians-31761281-philadelphia-pa.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 JMB Gardens - a new 41-unit, $16.7 million affordable housing community in Uptown Harrisburg - was developed by LeSean McCoy’s firm, Vice https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/watch-governor-shapiro-and-lesean-mccoy-talk-about-building-affordable-housing-for-the-next-generation-and-giving-back-in-harrisburg-31761279-harrisburg-pa.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/watch-governor-shapiro-and-lesean-mccoy-talk-about-building-affordable-housing-for-the-next-generation-and-giving-back-in-harrisburg-31761279-harrisburg-pa.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 “The Commonwealth's effort to welcome and recognize the expertise of federal employees is deeply, deeply appreciated. Things have been very https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/watch-former-federal-attorney-brings-expertise-and-experience-fighting-for-workers-to-pennsylvania-and-shapiro-administration-31761280-harrisburg-pa.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/watch-former-federal-attorney-brings-expertise-and-experience-fighting-for-workers-to-pennsylvania-and-shapiro-administration-31761280-harrisburg-pa.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Harrisburg, PA - On June 27, 2025, Governor Josh Shapiro signed 14 bills into law, including 9 appropriations bills that are the first https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-shapiro-signs-14-bills-into-law-including-first-pieces-of-budget-legislation-31754841-harrisburg-pa.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-shapiro-signs-14-bills-into-law-including-first-pieces-of-budget-legislation-31754841-harrisburg-pa.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Shapiro’s visit to the York State Fair reflects his commitment to building strong communities, supporting Pennsylvania’s farmers, https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/at-the-york-state-fair-governor-shapiro-and-secretary-redding-highlight-pennsylvanias-agricultural-legacy-and-tourism-growth-across-the-commonwealth-31761278-york-pa.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/at-the-york-state-fair-governor-shapiro-and-secretary-redding-highlight-pennsylvanias-agricultural-legacy-and-tourism-growth-across-the-commonwealth-31761278-york-pa.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 “Main Street Matters is an important addition to our community, and we are truly humbled and grateful for this recognition.”  https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/what-people-are-saying-about-governor-shapiros-visit-to-downtown-lewistown-and-his-work-to-strengthen-main-streets-small-businesses-and-communities-across-the-commonwealth-31759487-harrisburg-pa.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/what-people-are-saying-about-governor-shapiros-visit-to-downtown-lewistown-and-his-work-to-strengthen-main-streets-small-businesses-and-communities-across-the-commonwealth-31759487-harrisburg-pa.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 This new designation through the Main Street Matters program enables Downtown Lewistown, Inc. to apply for up to $225,000 in supportive grant https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-shapiro-visits-downtown-lewistown-to-announce-new-main-street-designation-highlight-funding-opportunities-to-strengthen-communities-and-small-businesses-across-pennsylvania-31759486-lewistown-pa.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-shapiro-visits-downtown-lewistown-to-announce-new-main-street-designation-highlight-funding-opportunities-to-strengthen-communities-and-small-businesses-across-pennsylvania-31759486-lewistown-pa.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 The capacity auction results announced today — $329/MW-Day — represents an $8.3 billion decrease in costs to consumers from the possible https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-shapiros-legal-action-against-pjm-saves-consumers-billions-and-prevents-massive-price-hike-across-13-states-31759485-harrisburg-pa.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-shapiros-legal-action-against-pjm-saves-consumers-billions-and-prevents-massive-price-hike-across-13-states-31759485-harrisburg-pa.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Harrisburg, PA - On July 21, 2025, Governor Josh Shapiro signed HB 1058 and SB 475 into law.  https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-shapiro-signs-bills-into-law-31759483-harrisburg-pa.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-shapiro-signs-bills-into-law-31759483-harrisburg-pa.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 “We are most grateful to Governor Shapiro for his keen awareness on the importance of this infrastructure…the focus of enhancing and https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/getting-stuff-done-for-potter-county-what-people-are-saying-about-governor-shapiro-delivering-to-reopen-key-fuel-stop-near-northcentral-regional-atv-trail-investing-in-tourism-economy-and-boosting-small-businesses-31759482-harrisburg-pa.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/getting-stuff-done-for-potter-county-what-people-are-saying-about-governor-shapiro-delivering-to-reopen-key-fuel-stop-near-northcentral-regional-atv-trail-investing-in-tourism-economy-and-boosting-small-businesses-31759482-harrisburg-pa.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 The metal fabrication company will breathe new life into a vacant building in York, opening a second manufacturing operation in the area that will https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/creating-jobs-in-york-county-shapiro-administration-secures-62-million-investment-from-baltimore-fabrication-to-expand-its-manufacturing-operation-and-create-75-new-jobs-31759480-harrisburg-pa.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/creating-jobs-in-york-county-shapiro-administration-secures-62-million-investment-from-baltimore-fabrication-to-expand-its-manufacturing-operation-and-create-75-new-jobs-31759480-harrisburg-pa.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600