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Interview with Dennis Powell, Founder of Butter Pat Industries

Text and photography by Jordan Bush
Dennis' family is from South Carolina; he now lives in Maryland. He is an architect by profession and is partial to old vernacular farm buildings in Lancaster County, specifically the ...Read More

Sláinte! To Irish beer!

By Michael C. Upton
Ireland and beer; to say the two are synonymous is an understatement. I feel comfortable making this declaration, being partly Irish myself and because, well ... I love beer. Traditional ...Read More

It’s Hot … Get Wet!

By Michael C. Upton
The dog days of August are here! If you’re looking to cool off, there are plenty of options beyond a community swimming pool. Here’s a look at some “hot” spots ...Read More

Antiques Roadshow is Coming to Harrisburg!

By Sue Long
PBS’s hit show will be making a stop in Harrisburg on June 3. In 1998, I experienced the Antiques Roadshow phenomenon when it made a stop in Richmond, Virginia. In April, ...Read More

Home Décor … What’s Trending in 2017

By Sue Long
Sheri Smoker of Room with a View offers her observations on the home trends forecast for 2017. In Sheri’s opinion, traditional design continues to be the definitive look of Lancaster County. ...Read More

Making A Comeback!

By Sue Long
While mid-century has been all the rage for the past few years, styles from the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s and even the ‘90s are making return appearances … with modern twists.   Blue ...Read More

Be Scene!

Five To-Dos for the month of January. January 28 | 70’s Pop-Up Party Location will be kept secret until a few days before the event Can you dig it? YWCA Lancaster is hosting a ...Read More

The Long & Short of It

By Sue Long
Like most nights, I checked my social media sites around 10 p.m. on Friday, October 28. The Instagram feed included pictures from the latest wedding Planned Perfection was orchestrating. The ...Read More

Chatting With Randy Fenoli of Say Yes to the Dress

By Sue Long
It seems that women of all ages just can’t help themselves when it comes to a certain reality show. They can’t say no to watching Say Yes to the Dress ...Read More

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Local produce and artisan goods delivered to your door

A new local business is bringing local food and artisan goods right to your front door. Lancaster Local Provisions offers

6 Ways to Celebrate July 4th in Lancaster County

The coronavirus pandemic caused the cancellation of many Fourth of July celebrations. Even the celebrations that weren’t canceled have made

Outdoor Living … Pandemic-Style

After residing in their Reamstown home for nearly 20 years, Jeff and Darlene Dobbs decided it was time to make

Tomato Time!

Every kid has at least one food item they consider comparable to Superman’s kryptonite. Mushy Brussels sprouts, overcooked carrots, soggy

Drive-in Movie Theater Revival

When concerns over the spread of the coronavirus caused the cancellation of mass gatherings, theaters and arenas were forced to

Dining Out … at Home

Many restaurants have always offered take-out as part of their regular operations. However, the COVID-19 pandemic took take-out to another

The Year of the Frog

According to the Garden Media Group, “A garden filled with amphibians indicates balance and a healthy ecosystem. An absence may

Outdoor Dining is Back!

Now that Lancaster County is in the yellow phase of reopening from the coronavirus shutdown, our local restaurants are able

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