November is officially upon us, and that means that Election Day is almost here! In Pennsylvania, voters will head to the polls. Statewide, there is an opening on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, as well as several vacancies needing to...
This Saturday, I (along with the rest of the world) was completely devastated to learn of the tragic passing of Matthew Perry. As a devoted Friends fan, I always thought that Chandler Bing was the greatest character on the...
Exciting news: South Central PA Mom has just launched a brand new podcast for moms: Fireflies and Whoopie Pie! We are thrilled to announce this podcast, by South Central PA moms, for South Central PA Moms. Whether you’re listening...
Book bans just sound scary; like Fahrenheit 451 (banned), they inspire images of roasting our individuality over embers of the power we no longer wield as people forced under unjust and hierarchical rule. Before I became a librarian, I...
Library Card Sign Up Month is celebrating its 36th year in existence. Created in an effort to ensure all children have access to the benefits of our public libraries, National Library Card Month is a united effort between the American...
In many ways, 9/11 was the defining moment of my life.
I still remember, vividly, the moment it happened. I was 17 years old, a senior in high school, sitting in an algebra class. For some reason, I was...
Each year, Purple Heart Day is observed on August 7th, as a way to honor and express gratitude to the veterans who were wounded in battle. One of the oldest military decorations, the Purple Heart is presented to those...
What started as an informal get-together to help moms make friends has grown into a much bigger movement. Mamapalooza is set to take place in August, but the group behind it has much bigger plans for the future.
Laura...
Loneliness is a major problem, something moms are -- unfortunately -- all too familiar with. And while there's always a good time to spread kindness to others, there's a particularly good day for it every summer. Cheer Up The...
The Fourth of July is just around the corner, and South Central PA is a great place to have some patriotic fun to celebrate our country's freedom! From festivals and concerts, to parades and fireworks, there are plenty of...