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8 Ways to Welcome 2021

It is almost time to celebrate the end to this chaotic, unpredictable rollercoaster of a year. Unfortunately, the central obstacle of 2020 – the pandemic – will continue into 2021 ...Read More

Holiday Lights in and around Lancaster County

It’s no surprise that community holiday celebrations will be making big changes this year to help keep attendees safe. Many annual events were canceled, including downtown Lancaster’s Tree Lighting Ceremony, ...Read More

Support local this Black Friday and Small Business Saturday

The lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have caused a continuing struggle for our local businesses. Consider opting for your favorite local shops on Black Friday rather than big box ...Read More

New mural in Lancaster city brings awareness to homeless women

Following this year’s Extraordinary Give, there will be a new mural beautifying the streets of Lancaster city. In conjunction with the Nov. 20 event, artist Maria Tomassetti will be painting ...Read More

Let these local restaurants handle the cooking this Thanksgiving

As we head into the colder months, health officials across the country continue to warn about an uptick in COVID-19 cases. This is especially concerning as we approach the holiday ...Read More

Restaurants adapt outdoor dining to cooler weather

Throughout the summer, local restaurants expanded and emphasized their outdoor dining accommodations. But now that the weather is getting colder, restaurants are tasked yet again with adapting their dining experiences. Outdoor ...Read More

A Guide to Fall Festivities in Lancaster County

Looking to get out of the house and enjoy the beautiful fall weather? Here is your guide to all things autumn in Lancaster County.   Spooky Experiences   Jason’s Woods, Lancaster: Get your blood ...Read More

Prima Theatre hosts Brave & Beautiful drive-in concert

For the first time since February, I experienced live music this past weekend thanks to a drive-in performance of Prima Theatre’s Brave & Beautiful. Liberty Place parking lot was transformed into ...Read More

Lancaster County Field of Hope helps local families tackle medical expenses

After months of uncertainty due to Covid, Lancaster County Field of Hope held their Fifth Annual Benefit Dinner on Saturday, September 12 to help offset the financial burden of long-term ...Read More

What’s Happening Labor Day Weekend in Lancaster County

Fall is my favorite season, so Labor Day is when I can finally begin redecorating and buying pumpkin spice flavored coffee without feeling guilty. Maybe you are hanging on to ...Read More

May: So Much To Do!

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

Arbor Day: April 26, 2024

I’d always heard about a huge sycamore tree that grows just off Centerville Road in East Hempfield Township. However, curiosity

GR Mitchell: A Company on the Grow

It’s always heartening to see a company with deep roots in Lancaster County continue to thrive and grow. Having weathered

Butt, Who Knew!

This year I saw two of the movies that were up for a fair share of Oscars. Those were Maestro

Get Composting with Lancaster Compost Co-Ops!

And you thought composting was just for people who have large yards and/or expansive gardens. Think again! Composting is for

The U.S. Women’s Open is Returning to Lancaster!

May 28-June 2 at Lancaster Country Club Golf fans, the ladies are making a return trip to Lancaster and the

No Foolin’, April Has Arrived

Spring has sprung! It’s time to get out and enjoy all that the season has to offer. Best Kept Secrets

So Many Choices … So Little Time: Lancaster

It was apropos that the preview of Lancaster City Restaurant Week was held at a restaurant named Decades. The annual