by Monty Self | Oct 13, 2022 | Opinion
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney formally apologized for atrocities which were committed at the infamous Holmesburg Prison over 50 years ago. “Without excuse, we formally and officially extend a sincere apology to those who were subjected to this inhumane and horrific...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Oct 12, 2022 | Opinion
The Old Order Amish are famously “plain” (their preferred descriptor), but their lives are anything but simple. A dozen participants in a recent Good Faith Experience encounter with multiple Amish families learned just how complicated the “plain” life can be....
by Good Faith Media | Apr 20, 2022 | News
A Good Faith Experience set for Oct. 5-8, 2022, will provide an opportunity to interact with Amish families and community leaders in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. This small-group experience provides a chance to learn about the lifestyles, livelihoods, education and...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Apr 6, 2022 | Opinion
In the far southeastern corner of Pennsylvania, just a few miles from Joe Biden’s stomping grounds in Centreville, Delaware, is the town of Chadds Ford. Colonists settled there early, a lovely area of rolling hills, abundant water, and accessible fords across...
by Jodi Mathews | May 12, 2003 | News
Talk of changing a zoning code that prevents some Amish families from keeping horses has turned from a local spat into a religious-freedom issue. The three supervisors of Walker Township, Pa., heard arguments from townspeople and Amish folk about the zoning law that...