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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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A National Treasure – The Susquehanna National Heritage Area

My family and I moved to the charming river town of Marietta back in November. We’ve already had the pleasure

A Midsummer Night’s Dream of a Party

It was Tim Arpin and James Henning’s turn to host a party for their dinner club. They chose a date,

Chasing Waterfalls

Last September, we listened intently to the news, notably the weather forecasts. Hurricane Florence was making her way across the

This Was us

I’m a huge fan of the show This is Us. Not only do I watch the show, but I also follow

No-Fuss Annuals

Now that your beds have sprung to life, it’s time to fill in the bare spots. I’m providing a list

Top 10 To-Dos for June 2019

Through June 30 | Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival Franklin Square This spectacular festival is a celebration of light and culture that

Discover the Barrens

Hidden along the southern border of Pennsylvania are four preserves with a feature that might be unfamiliar to you. These

Tweaking the Party Table

If you’re bringing out the same linens and napkins you’ve used year after year, it’s probably time for a refresher.

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