Writer Joe Mackall gained unprecedented access to one of the most conservative Amish communities through his neighbor Samuel. In his new book, Plain Secrets, Mackall chronicles the tightly knit ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. TLC’s all-new series is putting the spotlight back on the Amish community once again. Us Weekly can exclusively reveal that ...
Taken as a composite, reality shows offer a fascinating – and often unflattering – insight into our culture. Whether we’re ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Will they be able to give up cell phones, social media, even electricity to live the traditional Amish way? Call us jaded TLC vets ...
The Amish are often seen as the ultimate symbol of simplicity: horse-drawn buggies, plain clothing, and a life free from modern distractions. Yet, beneath this image of strict uniformity, Amish ...
June 24, 2008 For the past year, ABC News has had unprecedented access into the lives of a group of Amish adolescents at a crossroads, as they come of age and decide their future. ABC News' Jay ...
Judah’s mother arrives unannounced with the intention of bringing him home in a new episode of “Suddenly Amish” airing on Tuesday, February 24. The Amish community faces an existential crisis: young ...
On the eve of Reckoning Day, Judah comes out as bisexual, surprising many in a new episode of “Suddenly Amish” airing on Tuesday, March 3. The Amish community faces an existential crisis: young people ...
ARCOLA, Ill. (AP) -- After years of living in Arcola, four men saw a problem. Virtually everyone in central Illinois knew of the strong Amish presence in the area, as did tourists from around the ...
(CNN) — The idea of “Rumspringa” has a specific spot in the American imagination. A rite of passage for young people in some Amish communities, Rumspringa is seen by most outsiders as a wild time away ...
When you think of the Pennsylvania Dutch, you might immediately associate them with Lancaster County, since the area has become the tourist capital for all things Amish in Pennsylvania. But have you ...
This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Writer Joe Mackall gained ...