By Sofia Escudero Born in 1972 in Lima, Peru, Ramon Escudero was the 4th child born of a family of 7. Growing up, he didn’t have much in his life. Whenever his family ate, it was a race for food, never knowing when they would next eat. But he knew that he wanted to make a change in Peru. He worked hard throughout all of … Continue reading From Peru to Lancaster: Ramon’s journey
Rene Ruhigita came to the US in the spring of 2019. His family flew from Burundi, Africa, to Ethiopia, and from there to Alabama and then Washington D.C., before coming to Lancaster. The move “wasn’t a surprise,” Rene said. “I’ve been a refugee all my life, and I knew that I’m going to be leaving the country, but we just didn’t know which country we … Continue reading From Burundi to Lancaster: Rene Ruhigita’s Story
If you were to write down a list of things that make Lancaster unique, you might write down the array of restaurants, the vibrant First Fridays, or Central Market as it bustles on a Saturday morning. It has a distinct feel of community. This sense of belonging is created by little things in little spaces that make each place and situation interesting. Public art especially … Continue reading Lancaster’s Artful Intersections: The Power of Community Art
Let’s take a second to ponder the “pocket park” at 30-35 West Lemon street. It has so far cost the city over $750,000, it is smaller than a tennis court, and its installation required the demolition of three different houses. In 2014, the city redevelopment authority acquired the homes at 33 and 35 West Lemon street for $200,000. 31 West Lemon street was condemned in … Continue reading The Lemon Street Pocket Park: A $750,000 Mistake
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