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🌱 How a Chicago archive is reshaping research on Hershey’s historic model town

Hershey, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 3 min read

Coffee in hand, Hershey? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Chicago archive is reshaping research on Hershey’s historic model town
  • How did a 24-21 slugfest unfold at Milton Hershey?

Also on today's calendar: Makers at the Museum makers market presented by Stay Apparel Co. and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Who is taller, Mr Bigger or Mr Bigger's son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 59 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Thursday: Windy with clouds and sun, temps: high: 64, low: 41.
  • Friday: Breezy; an afternoon shower, with a high of 60 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• History Majors Find ‘Magic' in Chicago Archives (coloradocollege.edu) — One student thesis in this Chicago-based research seminar examines views from Hershey Chocolate Company’s model towns in Pennsylvania and Cuba, connecting our community’s industrial past to broader global history. The course centers on archival work at Chicago’s Newberry Library, where seniors explore powerful primary sources, ethical questions about whose stories are preserved, and how to turn surprising finds into meaningful historical research projects.
   

• CD East's Isabelle Zeppuhar rips five hits in win over Milton Hershey (pennlive.com) — A wild high school softball matchup at Milton Hershey saw Central Dauphin East edge the Spartans 24-21 in a game packed with offense. CD East’s Isabelle Zeppuhar led the way with five hits and five RBIs as both teams piled up runs in nearly every inning.
   

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  • Shaner Hotel Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Executive Housekeeper | Hershey Courtyard Chocolate Ave in Hershey. Apply here.
  • Hilton Grand Vacations, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Hershey. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hershey here.

🗞 Nearby News

Palmyra

  • Contractors urge Palmyra school board to use new admin building (ldnews.com)
  • Sandra Lee Shellenhamer (thesunontheweb.com)
  • Blotter: DUIs, hit-and-run, theft from a motor vehicle, found items (lebtown.com)

Middletown

  • Park Renaming For Late Middletown Twp. Supervisor (patch.com)

Ok Hershey! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: His son; he's just a little Bigger. (Thank you Joe Y. for sending it in!)
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