Columbia Spy

The first day of summer, June 21, is known as the summer solstice. The summer solstice is the day of the year when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky in the Northern Hemisphere. It is also the day with the longest period of daylight and the shortest night. In 2023, the summer solstice falls on June 21 at 10:57 a.m. EST.

The summer solstice occurs because the Earth’s axis is tilted by about 23.5 degrees relative to its orbital plane around the Sun. This means that, at different times of the year, different parts of the Earth are tilted towards or away from the Sun. During the summer solstice, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun, which means that the days are longer and the nights are shorter.

In some cultures, the solstice is a time of celebration and renewal, or a time for religious observance. In many cultures, it is also associated with fertility and abundance.

In the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice is often celebrated with festivals and rituals. Some popular festivals include Midsummer’s Eve in Scandinavia, Litha in Celtic cultures, and the Summer Solstice Festival in the United States.

Here are some other facts about the summer solstice:

• The word “solstice” comes from the Latin words sol (sun) and sistere (to stand still). This is because, at the summer solstice, the sun appears to stand still in the sky for a day.
• The summer solstice is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, but it is not the day with the most sunlight. The day with the most sunlight is actually the day after the summer solstice, because the Earth’s atmosphere refracts sunlight, making the days seem slightly longer than they actually are.
• The summer solstice is also the day with the most daylight in the Southern Hemisphere. However, in the Southern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs in December.
• The summer solstice is a popular time for people to go camping, hiking, and swimming. It is also a popular time for farmers to plant crops.

Jun 20th, 2023 PPL will be replacing several utility poles around the Borough within the next couple weeks. On June 21-22 PPL will be replacing a Utility Pole in the 300 Blk of South 3rd Street. “No Parking” signs will be erected. Vehicles in violation of the No Parking signs will be ticketed and removed if necessary.

Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/columbiapd/10552/post/utility-workpole-replacement-300-block-south-3rd-street?fbclid=IwAR02qy-TPqjsReWohz-buufl-h6RFuAoG2F2XObFQoKOm-BRhEEuz0F51ws

The meeting packet is HERE.

Riverview Terrace, the 33-unit apartment building at 132 Locust Street was recently sold for $5,900,000 to Roman Empire Holdings LLC, according to public documents. It was previously owned by 789 Main Street LLC.

The building was listed for $8,200,000 in November 2022, shortly after construction was completed. In January 2023, the price was reduced to $7,900,000.

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Joseph R. Raff conveyed property on Walnut Street to Christopher A. Cavallo for $196,500.

Mbbella LP, Groy1 LLC and Gary L. Russell conveyed property on a public road to Manor Street Apartments LLC for $1,050,000.

789 Main Street LLC and Benjamin J. Myers conveyed property on a public road to Roman Empire Holdings LLC for $5,900,000.

Elite Buys Homes LLC and Seth J. Gropp conveyed property on Lancaster Avenue to Dominic S. Hen for $230,000.

Awakened Properties LLC and Dan Zecher conveyed property on North Third Street to Abigail C. Lyon and Crystal Fitzgerald-Moore for $314,000.

Joe Lintner at 6:53 AM

Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the end of slavery in the country. The holiday is celebrated on June 19, the anniversary of the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce that all enslaved people in the state were free. This was two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued by President Lincoln, but news of the proclamation had not reached Texas until then.
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. It has been celebrated in Texas since 1866, and it spread to other parts of the country in the decades that followed. In recent years, there has been a renewed interest in Juneteenth, and it is now celebrated in all 50 states.

Juneteenth celebrations typically include a variety of events, such as:

• Prayer and religious services
• Speeches and educational events
• Family gatherings and picnics
• Festivals with food, music, and dancing

Juneteenth is a time to reflect on the history of slavery and celebrate the progress that has been made since then. It is also a time to remember the work that still needs to be done to achieve racial justice.

In 2021, President Biden signed a bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday. This was a significant step in recognizing the importance of this day and its place in American history.

Juneteenth is a day to celebrate freedom, but it is also a day to remember the past and work towards a more just future. It is a day to come together as a nation and reflect on the progress that has been made, as well as the work that still needs to be done.

This week’s photos of Columbia

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Parasol, extra large

Strumming through town, possibly as a tribute to Jeff Beck (?)

Livin’ life at the river

Patriotic headwear

The bridge inspectors were at it again this week.

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In preparation for the Walnut Street project?

Super cab rolling into town

Albatwitch Hard Cider

Surveillance at 4th & Locust

Whacking the tracks

Lined up and ready to go at the old drive-in

Line-painting on Locust

June is Pride Month.

Bunny on alert

Two more from Thunder on the River

‘Til next week