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Andrew Whalen 🚶‍♂️ I’m walking here @awwhalen.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Demolition is complete at the future location for Lancaster’s homeless services HUB on South Prince Street. Early morning delivery of excavation equipment marks the beginning of the next phase in construction 🏗️

Fenced off city lot with flatbed truck delivering a yellow CAT excavator.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It’s remarkable how many people can move on a street when those people don’t feel the need to always take a massive car with them. Mobility in cities is about space.

Busy European street with buses filled with people in a long line of people on bikes, waiting for the light to change in a separated, protected bike lane. Imagine if all those people or each in a separate car.

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Andrew Whalen 🚶‍♂️ I’m walking here @awwhalen.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Gotta love a rainy Sunday morning. Couldn't think of a better time to sit down, drink chai and update my YIMBY blog: lancasteryimby.weebly.com

Rendering of a mixed-use residential building over an elementary school with seven white and window clad levels on pillars over a terraces ground level.

Rendering of proposed elementary school campus with bus drop off and staff parking

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🌬Breeze @cool-summer-breeze.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

This is the Stolen Neighbors Quilt. Each of the 11,000 squares represents a person taken by ICE in Minnesota.

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Andrew Whalen 🚶‍♂️ I’m walking here @awwhalen.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I feel so powerless. Thank you for standing so strong and reminding us all what democracy looks like.

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Andrew Whalen 🚶‍♂️ I’m walking here @awwhalen.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Exterior finishes on the Catherine Hershey School in Lancaster City. Can’t wait for the gates to open next year welcoming all the kiddos and providing an exceptional opportunity.

“Catherine Hershey School” sign in front with revitalized historic warehouses in the background

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Andrew Whalen 🚶‍♂️ I’m walking here @awwhalen.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Taking my ramen game in a very different direction. Intervention is necessary 😜

Jif Peanut Butter flavored ramen “stir-fry style noodles” in instant cup of noodles styled packaging at Costco

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Owen From Ohio @owenfromohio.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

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Andrew Whalen 🚶‍♂️ I’m walking here @awwhalen.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Sometimes the Planning Commission is faced with 16 modifications and yours truly gets to read them into record for a vote. It feels great to be outside after a longer meeting!

Andrew outside of Lancaster’s City Hall.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

We are projected to spend $268 BILLION on deportations — costing the average American taxpayer about $2,358 (according to @epi.org). But somehow we “can’t afford” to make sure hungry children can eat or ensure everyone, no matter their income, can access healthcare. Priorities.

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Alex Papadopoulos @egeasri.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Italian researchers found that semi-transparent solar panels over olive groves increased olive yields by 12%, reduced water evaporation by 19%, generated clean electricity, and even improved olive oil quality. 🌿⚡🫒 #Agrivoltaics #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #ClimateSolutions

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Andrew Whalen 🚶‍♂️ I’m walking here @awwhalen.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Golden Triangle, Park City Center, Columbia Ave… I’m looking at you 👀

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Andrew Whalen 🚶‍♂️ I’m walking here @awwhalen.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

I’m not sure how far $5 million would go towards improving our nation’s @wmata.com transit system… but I’d much rather see better transit for all than a bunch of gilded statues or a towering arch.

Andrew and Joy on a crowded Metro platform.

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Andrew Whalen 🚶‍♂️ I’m walking here @awwhalen.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Lancaster Peeps… Get over to Round Breads on Prince today! The blueberry bagel with lemon cream crease is phenomenal 🥯 🫐 🍋

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Andrew Whalen 🚶‍♂️ I’m walking here @awwhalen.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Sunday reading at our favorite coffee shop. Abundance by @ezraklein.bsky.social @dkthomp.bsky.social is one of those books you need to put down to truly reflect on what you just read.

Book “Abundance” Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson on table with glass of chai in background

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Andrew Whalen 🚶‍♂️ I’m walking here @awwhalen.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

As the US national debt nears $40 Trillion… Should anyone be surprised there are at least $10 Trillion in military weapons, between 750-850 overseas bases, and a $1 Trillion annual budget? We’re not going to get out of debt by drinking less lattes… it’s time to have a huge yard sale 🇺🇸

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Army Cat Cat Army

Alt: A Cat Army riding down the street on roombas wearing military uniforms and carrying machine guns.

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Andrew Whalen 🚶‍♂️ I’m walking here @awwhalen.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

America has two years to field candidates for the 2028 election. Any single stair contenders in the race?

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Andrew Whalen 🚶‍♂️ I’m walking here @awwhalen.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Thoughts and Prayers… What if we actually spent some time thinking 🤔 Our church would often enlist its “prayer warriors” (yep we’re talking spiritual battle) to pick a time to pray (bonus stars on your crown for 3am). What if we got people together to think about an actual solution? Think on it.

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Nbc Superstore: I'm Sure It Will Be Fine!

Alt: Mateo from NBC Superstore crossing himself: I'm Sure It Will Be Fine!

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Andrew Whalen 🚶‍♂️ I’m walking here @awwhalen.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Well hello there Lancaster! Full agenda this evening.

Andrew sitting at the City Council chambers

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Andrew Whalen 🚶‍♂️ I’m walking here @awwhalen.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Have any cities or smaller towns implemented decibel monitors? I’m thinking like the speed limit displays that flash when you’re going too far. Difficult to enforce but just the same I’m curious 🤨

“Speed Limit 35” sign on side of road with “Your Speed” led display showing “53” below.

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Andrew Whalen 🚶‍♂️ I’m walking here @awwhalen.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Every year the caretaker at the cemetery across the street goes heavy with the RoundUp leaving an unattractive swath of dirt along the fence and curb. This year, I asked if we could adopt a portion to plant excess Black-Eyed Susans and Echinacea from our garden 🌼

A black iron fence with a swath of dirt along it.

A black iron fence with black-eyed Susans and echinacea planted along it.

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Andrew Whalen 🚶‍♂️ I’m walking here @awwhalen.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

If only there was something to help when I’m driving down Duke Street during utility work.

Seinfeld’s Frank Constanza wearing a striped button-down shirt holding his hands in the air to explain “The Manzier” to Cosmo Kramer.

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Interurban Era @interurbanera.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Unironically we need a new US national flag carrier airline, and one that currently offers larger seats, actual food, and finer service at a lower price than all private airlines to force them all to do better. Also to work in concert with Amtrak to do seamless intercity services.

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Bridget Sweeney @sweeneyb1.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Please enjoy this episode of the @thegodshow.com podcast with @johnfugelsang.bsky.social!!! Thank you @thegodshow.com & @johnfugelsang.bsky.social, this is fucking awesome & hilarious 🤪🤪🤪🤪!!!! Thank you @thegodshow.com for bringing @johnfugelsang.bsky.social back to this awesome podcast!!!!

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John Fugelsang On Trump’s Fake Christianity, Pope Leo, And The War On Jesus

YouTube video by The God Show

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Andrew Whalen 🚶‍♂️ I’m walking here @awwhalen.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

It’s really a little too convenient isn’t it? Do well in school. Get into a good university. Don’t worry about the cost, because you’ll be making the big bucks. It’s the dream right?

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Andrew Whalen 🚶‍♂️ I’m walking here @awwhalen.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Good morning Lancaster! A little Sunday morning reading with @johnfugelsang.bsky.social “Separation of Church and Hate”.

Book “Separation of Church and Hate” by John Fugelsang on table with cup of chai

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Andrew Whalen 🚶‍♂️ I’m walking here @awwhalen.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

So… Our School District is doing a HUGE online auction! 56 pages of everything from kitchen equipment to cameras to filters to deals and chairs. Seriously check this out: hessauctiongroup.hibid.com/catalog/7310...

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Andrew Whalen 🚶‍♂️ I’m walking here @awwhalen.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Looking for indoor plant recommendations… 10’ (roughly 3 m) ceiling Office environment Little to no direct sunlight Something you may find in Barcelona

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Andrew Whalen 🚶‍♂️ I’m walking here @awwhalen.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Traffic calming, better visibility and rain gardens are a step in the right direction. #VisionZero

City intersection with construction crews placing concrete curbing and sidewalks

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Andrew Whalen 🚶‍♂️ I’m walking here @awwhalen.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

“The presidency is supposed to age the president not the people.” - Jon Stewart

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Headquarters @headquartersnews.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Trump: We can't take care of daycare. We're a big country, we have 50 states, all these people, we're fighting wars. It's not possible for us to take care of daycare, Medicaid, Medicare, all these things

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Andrew Whalen 🚶‍♂️ I’m walking here @awwhalen.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

I’ve been working on a side quest: Lancaster YIMBY. Much in the fashion of other blogs… I will keep a running tally of developments in the pipeline AND I will go back to revisit projects that came before the PC since I joined in 2021.

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Who We Are

All roads lead to the City of Lancaster, an historic city in south central Pennsylvania, surrounded by bucolic farms, yet only a short train ride to the major Northeast cities of Philadelphia,...

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Andrew Whalen 🚶‍♂️ I’m walking here @awwhalen.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

I’m sure it is the custom of non-profit orgs to sell their mailing lists. We made one donation in 2025 and the fundraising pleas keep getting better. This one takes the cake!

A fundraising mailer “A Spiritual Gift for You” with a crucifix.

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Andrew Whalen 🚶‍♂️ I’m walking here @awwhalen.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Mix tape festivals are nice but I really want a soundtrack festival. Give me all the bands that are featured on “10 Things I Hate About You”.

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Andrew Whalen 🚶‍♂️ I’m walking here @awwhalen.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

I know that #MulchMadness is just around the corner get, but honestly I’m just not feeling festive.

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Miser @misernyc.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Flâneur: a 19th-century French term for a detached, leisurely urban observer who strolls aimlessly

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Andrew Whalen 🚶‍♂️ I’m walking here @awwhalen.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Hey Lancaster! There is a shortcut to SteepleView Lofts, Friendship Heart Gallery, Zoetroplois and our favorite Cocina Mexicana. Enjoy the walk through Gallery118 on the 100 block of N Prince Street to Water Street. Thoughtful urbanism 😊

Andrew and Joy standing in a covered walkway

Joy standing in a covered walkway waving

Andrew at the entrance to the covered walkway

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Andrew Whalen 🚶‍♂️ I’m walking here @awwhalen.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Somebody watching the Super Bowl thinking “Wouldn’t it be cool to have an entire season of musical artists compete each week and then the final two get a huge platform to compete?” 🤔 Is that how American Idol came to be?

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Andrew Whalen 🚶‍♂️ I’m walking here @awwhalen.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

We all have that crazy aunt. I was blessed with two (Aunt Laura you know I’m talking about you). Yesterday the world lost the GOAT… my dear Aunt Adele. She was my mom’s older sister and my god mother. My daughter Lillian said it perfectly, “Aunt Adele was an icon”.

Andrew and Aunt Adele at a barn wedding venue.

Aunt Adele eating a crepe in a restaurant.

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