CELEBRATING LANCASTER COUNTY'S PEOPLE, SCENERY,

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Oh, Deer (Part 2)

On last month’s journey, I outlined the dietary requirements of white-tailed deer, their increasing population and loss of habitat, and the consequences on our home gardens, specifically where conifers are ...Read More

Art Abounds

While Gallery Row has always been the consummate destination for art lovers, hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path jewels are also helping to define Lancaster County’s reputation as an artists’ enclave. Whether you’re ...Read More

Megan Sofilka Tomsheck

At a young age, Megan Sofilka Tomsheck – chairman of the 62nd Annual Lancaster Sertoma Chicken Barbecue – was always encouraged by her family to be involved in school, extracurricular ...Read More

The White Cliffs of Conoy

Now that it’s May, I am gearing up for summer! Hiking and camping are right around the corner. With that said, I’d like to introduce you to one of the ...Read More

Gourmet Gala

Details Date: Sunday, May 17 Time: 4-7 p.m. Location: The Farm at Eagles Ridge, 465 Long Lane, Lancaster Tickets: $75 for members of the Historic Preservation Trust; $85 for non-members. Block of 10 tickets ...Read More

The Charm of Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina, has always been a favorite getaway for John and Eileen Smith. So, it’s no coincidence that the gardens surrounding their home in Elizabethtown were inspired by the ...Read More

Beyond Burgers

It’s May, which means Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner. Many of us will be firing up the grill and hosting the season’s first barbecue. Whether you’re the ...Read More

Celebrating the Culture & Cuisine of Latin America and Peru

The culture, cuisine and libations of Mexico take center stage on May 5, Cinco de Mayo, when the Battle of Puebla – the Mexican militia’s victory over the French Army ...Read More

With Passports Ready, a Life Journey Begins

Newly engaged Elizabeth Martin and Geoff Payne made their engagement party unique by choosing a theme that is reflective of one of their shared passions – traveling the world. The recipe ...Read More

Oh, Deer!

In recent decades, damage to our ornamental garden plants and the larger landscape caused by white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) has become an increasingly widespread problem. Once only a rural annoyance, ...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