Amy Thomas

New York

Writer, creative director, food and travel journalism, fashion and luxury advertising. Author of Paris, My Sweet (2012) and Brooklyn in Love (2018).

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Articles

12th Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser Draws a “Soup-er” Crowd

1 month ago | gettysburgconnection.org | Amy Thomas

Volunteers at the 12th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser served up delicious soups and a strong sense of community on Friday. The event, held in the Gettysburg College Union Building Ballroom, welcomed attendees between 4 and 7 p.m.Hosted by The Gleaning Project—a nonprofit initiative of South Central Community Action Programs (SCCAP)—the fundraiser supports efforts to reduce food waste and combat food insecurity in Adams and Franklin counties.
Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Holds 99th Annual Convention

1 month ago | gettysburgconnection.org | Amy Thomas

Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Holds 99th Annual ConventionNearly 100 women, including 11 from St. Francis Xavier Church (SFX) in Gettysburg, gathered Saturday at the Diocesan Center in Harrisburg for the 99th Annual Convention of the Harrisburg Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (CCW). The event also marked the celebration of 100 years of the Council’s faith and service.
High Mycobacterium bovis Exposure but Low IGRA Positivity in UK Farm Workers

Feb 25, 2025 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Amy Thomas |Alice Halliday |Genevieve Clapp |Ross Symonds

Zoonotic tuberculosis (zTB) is a form of tuberculosis (TB) disease in humans caused primarily by infection with Mycobacterium bovis, the main cause of TB in cattle. Controlling zTB is essential for global TB elimination and is included in The Global Plan to End TB 2023–2030. There are limited data from settings where TB incidence is low in people but high in cattle. We found limited evidence of zTB in people despite high and prolonged occupational exposure to TB-infected cattle.
Community Spirit Shines in "Give the Shirt off Your Back" clothing giveaway

Nov 16, 2024 | gettysburgconnection.org | Amy Thomas |Gettysburg Connection

April Jones, known for her boundless ambition and community-minded efforts, is once again spearheading her popular fall clothing giveaway,”Give the Shirt off Your Back.” Building on the success of last year’s events, Jones has organized the giveaway to take place on Nov. 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Nov. 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Participants can expect more than just free clothing.
This Charming Coastal Connecticut Town Just Keeps Getting Buzzier

Nov 11, 2024 | vogue.com | Amy Thomas

When it comes to a weekend getaway, you can’t go wrong with a coastal town—especially one with as much beauty, history, and authenticity as Mystic, Connecticut. Located in the southeastern corner of the state, along a stretch that’s generally overlooked while driving along the soul-sucking I-95 from New York City to Boston or The Cape, Mystic has largely flown under the radar. But that’s been changing, thanks to the local food scene that just keeps getting better.
Shining a Light on Father Tyler Mentzer for National Vocations Awareness Week

Nov 5, 2024 | gettysburgconnection.org | Amy Thomas

Editor’s note: National Vocation Awareness Week, celebrated November 3-9, 2024, is an annual week-long celebration of the Catholic Church in the United States dedicated to promoting vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life. Father Tyler Mentzer, affectionally known as Father Tyler, grew up in Biglerville, PA. He attended church at St. Ignatius of Loyola in Orrtanna and was ordained as a Catholic priest on Oct. 2, 2021, at the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Mass.
Slideshow: 2024 National Apple Harvest Festival

Oct 14, 2024 | gettysburgconnection.org | Amy Thomas

Nestled in Pennsylvania’s apple country, the annual National Apple Harvest Festival celebrated fall this weekend with handmade crafts, delicious food, and lively entertainment. Visitors enjoyed steam engine displays, live music, antique cars, orchard tours, pony rides, tastings, and artisan demonstrations, ensuring something for everyone. Most of the festival’s proceeds go back to the community and local, state, and national charities.
Photo Gallery: Salsa on the Square, 2024

Sep 28, 2024 | gettysburgconnection.org | Jim Bargas |Amy Thomas

Gettysburg Connection shares thousands of photos of Adams County and Gettysburg taken by our creative staff members. Please click here to start enjoying them. Also, please check out our photography contest. Sponsored The event were moved indoors due to the rain, but the festivities went on as planned. Jim Bargas and Amy Thomas shared some photos.
Slideshow: Biglerville Hose & Truck Company #1 Fall Festival

Sep 17, 2024 | gettysburgconnection.org | Amy Thomas

The Biglerville Fire Company hosted itsannual fair last week. Hot meals were served nightly in the dining hall. Platters include: hot roast beef, hot chicken sandwiches, BBQ sandwiches and fries. Potato soup and cream of crab soup were also on the menu. Also available were games, rides, cash Bingo, small games of chance, raffle prizes, crafts, vendors and more. The Dean Crawford and Dunn’s River Band musical groups performed. This year’s fest included newly-added games and additional food options.
"Sister T" strives to feed your heart and soul

Sep 14, 2024 | gettysburgconnection.org | Amy Thomas

Sister B. Thelma Steiger, HSF, Ph.D., delivered a mini-retreat at Saint Ignatius Church in Orrtanna this morning. This was the first of three sessions in the series, held in the lower part of Loyola Center from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. The hall is wheelchair accessible, and the talks are free and open to the public. Refreshments are served.