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March 13, 2024 | 10:16 AM

In yearly Pennsylvania tradition, Amish communities hold spring auctions to support fire departments

By Mark Scolforo/The Associated Press
January 24, 2024 | 4:11 PM

Lancaster County Amish farmer who sold guns without a license gets probation, $35K fine

By Dan Nephin/LNP | LancasterOnline
December 29, 2023 | 10:11 AM

Investigating Amish attitudes toward farm safety and the well-being of their children

By Michael Long/LNP | LancasterOnline

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December 29, 2023 | 10:11 AM

By the numbers: Amish children are people most likely to die in farm accidents in Lancaster County

By Michael Long/LNP | LancasterOnline
December 20, 2023 | 1:53 PM

Who is Belsnickel in Pennsylvania Dutch Christmas tradition?

“He was used throughout the year among the Pennsylvania Dutch to kind of keep the kids in line.

By Scott LaMar/WITF
August 3, 2023 | 9:32 AM

The Amish Dilemma offers a window into one of the most closed off communities in the world

By Aimee Bealer
October 31, 2022 | 5:47 PM

What is Amish soul food and how did it come to be?

Christopher Scott, Coatesville native, author of Homage: Recipes + Stories from an Amish Soul Kitchen, Top Chef alum, and founder of Butterfunk Biscuit Co., said Amish soul food is different from regular soul food because its highlighted with more citrus, acid, sugar, and sweet and sour flavors.

By Aniya Faulcon
May 6, 2022 | 11:34 AM

Clothes spotlight sex abuse in Amish, Mennonites and similar groups known for their plain dress

An exhibit in Pennsylvania’s Lancaster County, home to the nation’s largest Amish community displayed 13 simple outfits from victims of sexual assault.

By Peter Smith/ The Associated Press
June 28, 2021 | 12:11 PM

Amish put faith in God’s will and herd immunity over vaccine

Experts say the low vaccination rates are a reflection of both the nature of the Amish and the general vaccine hesitancy found in many rural parts of the country.

By John Seewer/The Associated Press
June 26, 2021 | 10:15 AM

As Amish woman slaying case proceeds, heavy hearts remain

From almost the beginning, searchers knew something was very wrong on Monday, June 22 of last year.

By Dan Nephin, LNP newspaper
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