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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

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

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

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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Guarding Against Invasive Shrubs

Native plants are doing battle with harmful invasives that are taking over natural areas. Some have even radically altered the

Susan Gottlieb – The World is Her Palette

Inspiration for this Lancaster artist’s landscapes, figures and still lifes “grows” out of wherever her travels may take her. Susan’s

A Decade O’ Keys

The 10th installment of Keys for the City, a summer-long Lancaster City tradition and fundraising event that benefits Music For

Adult Fun … Throwing Sharp Objects

The second most popular word when describing a positive experience at a restaurant or bar (behind quality) is fun, according

Top 10 To-Dos for May 2019

May 2-June 2 | Biospheres II Artisans Gallery Peter Stevenson is a fine artist and freelance illustrator. He has lived

Jams & Jellies

While jams and jellies are well-known for complementing peanut butter and breakfast toast, they rarely end up at center stage.

History on the Water

May is the month we typically pull out our kayaks, clean them and start checking the weather forecast on a

The Sutter – FOOD, SPIRITS & AMBIANCE

Stepping inside the front door of The Sutter is like taking a step back in time. Antiques and Victorian-style settees

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