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Outdoor Dining is Back!

Now that Lancaster County is in the yellow phase of reopening from the coronavirus shutdown, our local restaurants are able to offer outdoor dining. In addition to outdoor seating at local ...Read More

10 Local Gift Ideas for Father’s Day

Celebrate the dad's in your life while supporting local businesses! Plants for his garden from a local greenhouse like Tudbinks or Frey’s. Grilling, smoking or BBQ supplies from Lancaster BBQ ...Read More

What have you been doing during the coronavirus shutdown?

As Lancaster County gets closer and closer to entering the yellow phase of reopening, we want to know what you were able to accomplish due to the extra time at ...Read More

How Local Farms are Faring During the Pandemic

Lancaster County is known for its rolling farmlands and the dedicated farmers who tend to them. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, farms across the country have grappled with a surplus ...Read More

10 Ideas for Memorial Day Weekend in the COVID Era

Not only is Memorial Day an important time to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country, but it is a day to spend quality time ...Read More

Food Trucks Coming to a Neighborhood Near You

The coronavirus pandemic is affecting every industry, causing businesses to adapt in new ways. Food trucks are getting creative by bringing their tasty bites to you. Check out these local food ...Read More

11 Ideas for Showing Love to Your Mom and Local Businesses

This Mother's Day, show your appreciation for the mom’s in your life by shopping Lancaster businesses. 1. A Lancaster Puzzle from Local Artist Liz Hess. 2. A new addition to her wardrobe ...Read More

Support local businesses by playing Lancaster City Bingo!

The Lancaster City Alliance and the City of Lancaster Office of Promotion is introducing a fun way to support local businesses during COVID-19. Play Lancaster City Bingo by shopping at the ...Read More

Lancaster Cares Fund supporting our neighbors

The Lancaster County Community Foundation and the United Way of Lancaster County are partnering to provide support for local families during the COVID-19 pandemic through the Lancaster Cares COVID-19 Response Fund.  Their goal is to raise a million dollars ...Read More

Self Care and Mental Wellness during COVID

It’s been a month since Governor Wolf ordered all non-essential businesses to shut down, leaving the majority of Lancaster County unemployed or working from home. Those deemed essential are on the frontlines ...Read More

A Creative Collaboration

Kevin Lehman, the founder and director of the Lancaster Creative Factory, has always enjoyed the creative process, most notably the

401 Prime: The Resurgence of Happy Hour

Happy Hour is once again filling seats in the bars and lounges of area restaurants. As the hospitality industry struggled

The Heirloom Seed Project at Landis Valley Village &

Held annually on Mother’s Day weekend, Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum’s Herb & Garden Faire draws visitors from far

Faschingfest, Lancaster-style!

Two Lancaster couples with German-Austrian ancestries whisked away the winter doldrums with a nod to their European roots – and

Adding Up the Azaleas

Kirk Trasborg pushes numbers at Winterthur, the former home of Henry Francis du Pont. His office is literally located in

It’s Prom Season

Across Lancaster County, high school students are taking part in a time-honored spring ritual, the prom. Many students will also

Saving Nature

It Starts With You "In short, we no longer have the right to ignore the stewardship responsibilities attached to land ownership,"

May is in Bloom

It’s that glorious time of the year! The weather is perfect, gardens are blooming with spring flowers, rhubarb and strawberries