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Driving through villages and towns at this time of the year, drivers might see signs and posters announcing an annual event called “Kerwe” or “Kirchweih,” which means carnival or festival. The original word Kirchweih translated means church consecration. In the Palatinate dialect it was changed to Kerwe. Since the third […]

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz joins the nation in honoring Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. The garrison’s observance of this day celebrates freedom and Black American culture, highlighting the shared values of equality and unity within the community. Although it has long been celebrated within the […]

ALSTADTFEST (OLD TOWN FESTIVAL) JULY 5–7, STEINSTRASSE/ST. MARTINSPLATZ, KAISERSLAUTERN The old town festival from Spittelstrasse to Mainzer Tor will let Kaiserslautern turn into one large open-air pub. Food, drinks, music on various stages, street theater and handcraft markets will draw thousands from the region and beyond. If you’re not planning […]

How to efficiently use your German rolladen shutters and lower your home temperature: Before leaving for work or running errands, open all the windows and shutters to allow cool air to enter and hot air to leave. Normally, between 4–8 a.m. we have the coolest morning hours. Remember, hot air […]