All-American Town with Cultural History and a good
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8/31/2012
Having lived in several states and territories in the US; I can say that this last move has been the best one yet. I have lived in MA, PR, KY, IN, MD, and now in PA. Central PA is filled with well-hidden family-oriented places to spend on daily outings, summer and winter vacations as well as holidays. I can tell the (good) difference in cost from the major cities when comparing foods. My family enjoys natural foods. Since the all-natural foods are more abundant in the area, there is not an additional charge for transporting to the major markets. Organic foods are also available, including raw milks. Farmers and families enjoy the local markets alike by providing fairly priced goods that are wholesome and fresh.
Taxes are lower than MD, which seems to be "tax happy" as of late. Even the higher taxed area in Central PA is lower than the average tax costs in Hanover, MD. Hanover, MD is not the highest taxed MD city, either; but it is what I know.
Fourth of July celebrations abound in Mifflinburg and neighboring towns. Horse-drawn buggies (which originated in Mifflinburg) can still be seen in the streets of town and on the outskirt farming roads, mainly owned by Amish community members.
JC Lopez | Mifflinburg, PA