There is a lot of talk in Adams County about growth—whether it is the size of buildings, land use where farms once flourished, and population density. While those conversations are important, it is also critical that we focus on growing what is already here, both [...]
What can you say, to summarize the life of a man who, quite simply, was always here for us? And I do mean that literally. Ron Hankey was involved in the Alliance long before it was the Alliance. Even before it was the Adams County [...]
Nathan Arentz of Littlestown feels like he knows Adams County’s best-kept secret. He was able to buy his first home at the beginning of the year, at the age of 25, thanks in great part to a $10,000 loan with zero-interest and no-payments. Sound too [...]
It’s a good time of year to talk about vision. Here at the beginning of the year, we have the beautiful vantage point of seeing a fresh, clean path ahead of us. Beyond our precious eyesight, vision has a deeper meaning. According to the Oxford [...]
I know it’s a cheesy saying, but teamwork really does make the dream work. Case in point, at a recent staff meeting, my colleagues Kaycee Kemper, Brady Rodgers and I all paused to take time to reflect on our 2024 highlights. And each one of [...]
If you read our monthly columns regularly, you know that we have a heart for veterans in our Adams County community. The Alliance is proud to have played a role in launching Adams County Veterans Advocate Network (VAN) about two years ago. And what a [...]
By Robin Fitzpatrick I recently went down a rabbit hole. It all started when I received an email from Dr. Wesley Doll, Superintendent at Upper Adams School District. He asked if I could help him update some data on a PowerPoint he uses every year [...]
Por Brady Rodgers En el mes febrero, me reuní con uno de los miembros de nuestra junta directiva; durante nuestra conversación, hubo una idea que se me quedó grabada en la mente: el vibrante espíritu empresarial de la comunidad hispana del condado de Adams – [...]
Click here for this entire article, en español! I had a conversation with one of our board members back in February, and his words stuck with me. He talked about the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit within Adams County’s Hispanic community—the incredible restaurants, stores and small businesses. [...]
It’s the best of both worlds: history, combined with a bright future. Redevelopment of a blighted property. A new beginning for a local company, after being consumed by a fire. Partnerships between state and local officials in full support of the project. Improvements to local [...]
