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Things to See & Do

Elam Stoltzfus: Filmmaker, Historian and Descendant of the First Stoltzfus

Sitting outside a beautiful, beachfront rental home on St. George Island, Florida, I never thought I would be reminded of Lancaster County. By now, however, I should know connections to ...Read More

Marching Into Spring!

March reminds us that while spring may be on our doorstep (it arrives on the 20th), winter is not quite read to loosen its frosty grip. The good news is ...Read More

The New Trend in Celebrating Valentine’s Day

February 14 is the day that celebrates love, whether it’s for a spouse, a significant other, family, friends or even pets. According to Restaurant News, the ever-widening definition of expressing ...Read More

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) Unveils Top 10 Gardening Trends for 2025

With a snowy and blustery week in the forecast, avid gardeners will no doubt be taking solace in the catalogues that have been arriving in their mailboxes. To assist gardeners ...Read More

It’s Wedding Show Time!

Yes, winter tends to be a slow time for wedding-related venues and vendors, but that doesn’t mean they go into hibernation. With all the engagements that occurred over the holidays, ...Read More

It’s December!

Regarded as the most wonderful time of the year, December is packed with events that celebrate this season of holidays. Community gatherings, music, theatre, family-friendly activities, home tours, open houses, ...Read More

Dan Wecker: A Dutchman at Heart

In 1989, Dan and Donna Leigh Wecker took stewardship of an historic iron forge property that consisted of decaying buildings and 16 acres of land along the Patapsco River in Howard County, Maryland. ...Read More

Lincoln Shoe Co: A Reimagined Event Venue Gets a Vintage Vibe

Like a spunky old man, the building that was home to the Badorf Shoe Company worked hard in its day, refusing to conform to modern-day comforts and fancy-schmancy updates. That’s ...Read More

Decades: A Mix of Food, Fun & Events

“This space has so much history,” says Jonathan Yeager, who is a partner in the venture along with Chris Trendler and Adam Ozimek. “It served as the armory and as ...Read More

January Resolve!

Even though the winter gloom is upon us, don’t laze January away. Resolve to get out and make new discoveries!  Lancaster City Scavenger Hunt Select Dates in January Downtown Lancaster This ...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