Topics
- Building Ties: Car Shows & Downtown
- Changes In The Urban Landscape
- Female Entrepreneurship: The Pressure to Perform
- The Geography of Class
- The History of the Carlisle Fire Department
- How America’s Truck Industry Hurts and Helps Carlisle
- Carlisle Lodging Then and Now
- Non-profits in Carlisle
- Reclaiming African American History
- Where Did All The Greeks Go?
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American Dream in Carlisle
According to the Borough of Carlisle: “Strolling through historic downtown, one is greeted by unique architecture, quaint shops, and overall SERENITY. With a reputation as a growing and viable community, historic Carlisle CONTINUES TO MEET THE EVER-EVOLVING ECONOMIC NEEDS OF … Continue reading
Antique Shops and Tattoo Parlors
In a chapter titled “Community Life,” from Stacy Mitchell’s book Big Box Swindle, the following passage immediately made me think of downtown Carlisle’s landscape due to similar characteristics mentioned in the book and evident in the town: “Mega-retailers have not only produced … Continue reading
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Carlisle’s Oldest Italian Eatery
The current owner of George’s Sub Shop, Pete Mesitoris, located on High Street, is the son of the orginal owner, George. During the Interview, much to my suprise, Pete noted that Wal-Mart was a welcomed addition to the Carlisle community. He … Continue reading
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West High Health
When interviewing Mr. Jeff Wood at Whistlestop Bookshop, he commented about the health of High Street near his store. The business fronts are usually full and there is a quicker turn around of empty ones. He noted that West High … Continue reading
American Dream
According to the The Borough of Carlisle: “Strolling through historic downtown, one is greeted by unique architecture, quaint shops, and overall SERENITY. With a reputation as a growing and viable community, historic Carlisle CONTINUES TO MEET THE EVER-EVOLVING ECONOMIC NEEDS … Continue reading