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Discover the Stories of Mount Gretna
You never know who you’ll meet or what you’ll see while strolling through Mount Gretna. At the pace of a porch-side chat, we gather some of those moments here for you to enjoy.
This page features individual stories from each issue, along with bonus content throughout the year. Search by date or category below.
A Little Art, a Little Music, and a Whole Lot of Neighboring
Speed Neighboring was a perfect fall afternoon of art, music, food, friends, and fun.
Stacy Schroeder
Oct 222 min read
Log Cabin Cozy
Gretna is home to a number of beautiful log cabins. Explore one of them in this story.
Meagan Cassel
Oct 103 min read
After the Fall
What examining a major event in the Playhouse’s history can teach us about today.
Stacy Schroeder
Oct 1013 min read
The Gretna Effect
Aging in place takes on new meaning in Mount Gretna. Explore the ways our community parallels those considered to be blue zones.
Linda Brain Beck
Oct 105 min read
The Land We Share
A journey through Mount Gretna’s eco history.
Kevin Stairiker
Oct 105 min read
War Games In Gretna
How the Pennsylvania National Guard prepared in Mount Gretna for World War II.
Vince Montano
Oct 104 min read
Where the Wind Leads
Mount-Gretna based artist Morgan Pallas proves it’s never too late to follow your muse and add some magic into the world.
Katy Shero
Oct 104 min read
The Art Is in the Details
Go behind the scenes of the planning for one of the nation’s most established fine arts shows.
Katy Shero
Jul 115 min read
Explore Gretna's Tiny Treasures
Discover these fun corners of Gretna.
Meagan Cassel
Jul 112 min read
Echoes of the Forest
Commemorating Mount Gretna Borough's centennial
Michael Long
Jul 115 min read
Why They Keep Coming Back
Performers share why they are drawn back to Gretna's stages.
Linda Brain Beck
Jul 115 min read
Pull Up a Chair
How Campmeeting is building community across Gretna.
Kevin C. Wells
Jul 114 min read
Recipe: Vietnamese Chicken Bánh Mì
The award-winning recipe from the 2026 Great Gretna Plate.
Stacy Schroeder
Apr 166 min read
Recipe: The Gretna "Powwa Tuna Sammich"
A creative take on the traditional tuna salad sandwich.
Stacy Schroeder
Apr 162 min read
Recipe: Breakfast Pop-Tart
Savory pop-tarts, trips to Bali, and more stories from Shelby.
Stacy Schroeder
Apr 164 min read
Growing Talents
Woodcarver Gerry Boltz also has gardening genes.
Karen Hendricks
Apr 112 min read
Time and Trajectory with Gerry Boltz
A local woodcarver celebrates over fifty years of carving birds.
Karen Hendricks
Apr 114 min read
Fridays With Birds
The Mount Gretna Bird Club meets each Friday to explore local bird activity.
Margaret Hopkins
Apr 114 min read
Making Gretna Home
The inside scoop on real estate in Mount Gretna.
Linda Brain Beck
Apr 114 min read
From Train Tracks to Rail Trail
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Lebanon Valley Rails-to-Trails by a brief look at its history.
Meagan Cassel
Apr 112 min read
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