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Acres & Alleyways

Blast From the Past … A Day With Janell Berté

Earlier this month, designer Janell Berté announced she had sold her business, Posh Bridal, and will be retiring. The announcement made me think back to 2007 and a photo shoot ...Read More

Clarence and Marcia Spohn … The Rest is History

In working on our annual Senior Living advertorial (September-October issue of Lancaster County Magazine), we met residents of local retirement communities who have incredible talents, interesting hobbies and creatively designed ...Read More

Valerie and Fred Swarr’s Colorful World

In working on our annual Senior Living advertorial (September-October issue of Lancaster County Magazine), we met residents of local retirement communities who have incredible talents, interesting hobbies and creatively designed ...Read More

Halloween in Columbia

Thanks to Halloween-related events, the town’s Victorian architecture, a very old cemetery and the fact that spookiness seems to be synonymous with Columbia, it only makes sense that this river ...Read More

Tea With Barbara and David Cross

In working on our annual Senior Living advertorial (September-October issue of Lancaster County Magazine), we met some interesting residents of local retirement communities who have incredible talents, interesting hobbies and ...Read More

Lancaster City Restaurant Week Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary

When: September 9-15 • Where: Lancaster City It takes a dedicated core of volunteers to carry out an ambitious project such as the city’s Restaurant Week. Lancaster is fortunate to have ...Read More

This Weekend! “Clear the Shelters” Adoption Event

If you’ve been contemplating adopting a pet, this is the weekend you’ve been waiting for! In partnership with NBCUniversal Local’s nationwide Clear the Shelters pet adoption event, Humane Pennsylvania will ...Read More

Discover the Independent Retailers of Lancaster City

The vibrant variety of independent retail in Lancaster City will take center stage during Lancaster City Indie Retail Week from July 12 to 20. With a focus on the passion, creativity ...Read More

Haint Blue

No, it’s not a Dutchy way of describing a shade of blue … wait a minute, turns out there might be some truth to that! I just love how the ...Read More

Glass in the Garden

Dale Chihuly is once again putting the focus on glass as an artistic addition to gardens through the exhibit that is on view at Biltmore Estate in North Carolina. However, ...Read More

June is Busting Out All Over!

Summer arrives June 20! It’s the perfect time to celebrate the season with food, drink, music, outdoor activities, fundraisers, family

A Summer of Music!

The arrival of summer means concerts are being held in parks, vineyards, historic sites and venues across Lancaster County. Pack

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