Listening to Lancaster

For this episode of Listening to Lancaster Hourglass was joined by President Bryon Grigsby from Moravian University. Moravian University recently opened a Lancaster campus at the historic Lancaster Theological Seminary site in downtown Lancaster. Their Lancaster campus focuses on adult degree completion programs, online graduate business programs, and customized education partnerships with local businesses. Learn more about Moravian University’s new Lancaster campus at https://www.moravian.edu/lancaster.

For this episode of Listening to Lancaster Hourglass was joined by Danielle Keperling, Executive Director of the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County. We spoke about all things historic preservation including the proposed Oregon Village development, the National Register of Historic Places, local zoning ordinances, and more! Listen to learn which 3 local historic structures Danielle thinks everyone in the community should know about.

For this episode of Listening to Lancaster Hourglass was joined by Adriana Atencio, Co-Executive Director, and John Hursh, Spring Fling Board Chair, of The Common Wheel. We spoke about all things bikes– Lancaster’s bike infrastructure, Vision Zero, National Bike Month and more! If you’ve ever wondered how we can make Lancaster a better community through the energy and equity of bikes, this interview is you. Enjoy!

For this edition of Listening to Lancaster Hourglass was joined by Jake Thorsen, SoWe Neighborhood Director for Tenfold. Jake talked about the efforts of the Southwest Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy, including neighborhood connections, housing, open space, community safety, education, and economic opportunities.

For this edition of Listening to Lancaster Hourglass was joined by Tyrone Miller, CEO of Lancaster Works. Lancaster Works is social enterprise employment agency. He talks about the local labor market, barriers to employment, the evolution of apprenticeship programs and more. Enjoy this informative interview!

For this edition of Listening to Lancaster Hourglass was joined by Ramon Escudero, Executive Director of F&M’s Center for Sustained Engagement with Lancaster. Ramon talks about the focus areas for the center, including poverty & social inequality, environmental sustainability, social practice and community-based art, and current projects being funded by the center or led by faculty or students. Enjoy this informative interview!