CELEBRATING LANCASTER COUNTY'S PEOPLE, SCENERY,

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Festivals, Fairs, Fundraisers: It’s September!

Fall is in the air, which means fair season goes into full swing in Lancaster County. While farmers are finishing the harvest, theatres and musical organizations are kicking off their ...Read More

Foodographer

A Century of Agriculture & Community

Taking in your community’s fair is a fall ritual in Lancaster County. Each one possesses a unique spirit that’s worth exploring. This year, that is especially true of the West ...Read More

Life of a Party

Junior League of Lancaster Celebrates a Century of Community Service

Evolving from the early years of their white-gloved predecessors, the contemporary members of the Junior League of Lancaster are hands-on, results-driven community activists whose missions have launched and supported dozens ...Read More

Neighbors

Bob Sauders: Leading the Mountville Indians One Last Time

There’s a reason why Hempfield High School excels in baseball and is this year’s PIAA state champions. Programs like the Mountville Indians youth (12U) baseball team provide the school with ...Read More

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Senior Living:
Home Creative Home

Moving to a senior living community may mean that tasks such as downsizing will need to be addressed, but it doesn’t signify that an interest in home decorating, DIY projects, ...Read More

Luthercare:
Reflecting Christ’s Love Through Service to Others

Meet Brenda and Lloyd Jacobson  Prior to moving to Luther Acres two years ago, the Jacobsons had resided in Manheim Township for 33 years. They both took great joy in decorating ...Read More

Cornwall Manor:
The New Nature of Senior Living

Meet Mary and Kirk Reider  Residents since 2023, the Reiders love their home in the Gatehouse Lane area of the community. They found its size (1,900 square feet) and layout very ...Read More

Fairmount Retirement Community:
Dedicated to Faith, Family & Community

Meet Mim Mylin  Crest View apartment resident, Mim Mylin, had already downsized once, when she and her husband moved from their home of 47 years in Millersville to one in Mount ...Read More

Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community

Providing for the spiritual, physical, emotional and social needs of our residents. Meet Barbara and David Cross  The Crosses have lived in our residential living neighborhood, Great Rock, since 2022. Before making ...Read More

Homestead Village:
Thrive Where You Are

Meet Jim and Linda Bear Spying a bear-inspired decorative gourd at her brother’s house about 8 years ago, Linda shared how much she liked it, prompting Jim to try crafting one ...Read More

Moravian Manor Communities:
Pursue More From Life

Meet Valerie and Fred Swarr  The Swarrs, who both grew up in Manheim, lived in Mount Gretna for 18 years before moving to the Warwick Woodlands Campus at Moravian Manor Communities. ...Read More

Pleasant View Communities:
Perspective of Purpose

Meet Les and Faye Houck  After living in the house they built and loved for 32 years, the Houcks made the decision to move to Pleasant View in 2022. After 57 ...Read More

Landis Homes:
Enriching Lives, Together

Meet Roland and Dottie Yoder  For 44 years, Roland and Dottie Yoder lived in Montgomery County, Pa., where they pursued their respective vocations. In moving to Landis Homes, the Yoders furnished ...Read More

United Zion Retirement Community:
Your Story Matters Here

Meet Clarence and Marcia Spohn  Before moving to United Zion Retirement Community, the Spohns resided in a Victorian home in Lititz for 29 years. Their home reflected Clarence’s love of history and ...Read More

Willow Valley Communities:
Life Lived Forward

The Willow Valley Communities Lifestyle: Right-Sizing   Willow Valley Communities residents don’t use the term “downsizing” when discussing their move to the 55+ premier community in Lancaster.  Instead, they say, “right-sizing.” That’s ...Read More

Table for Two

BierHall Brewing: An Accent on German Brews & Food

BierHall Brewing will celebrate its first anniversary in November. “Opening a craft brewery and restaurant is a longtime dream for us,” says Jim Rommel, who co-owns the business with his ...Read More

Uptown & Down

Pairing the Perfect Party

Cars line the roads surrounding Bryan Campbell’s farmhouse. The circa 1868 home is part of the Lancaster County phenomena whereby an old building is saved as new construction springs up ...Read More

Recess! In the Courtyard

Recess! For a kid, that word ranks up there with “Christmas” and “snow day.” For the parents of Sacred Heart

August Angst

Sadly, summer is winding down and soon it will be back to the same old routine. Don’t despair; there are

Lose Yourself Along Route 23

I know what you’re thinking … how could you possibly lose yourself  along busy Route 23 in Eastern Lancaster County?

Route 23 Corridor: A Variety of Dining Experiences

The Route 23 corridor from Leola to New Holland and beyond offers diverse and fun dining experiences. Choosing from the

The Golden Guernsey

In the shadow of the Welsh Mountains, a small herd of Guernsey cows grazes the rolling pasture. Operated by Dina

Recess! In the Courtyard

Recess! For a kid, that word ranks up there with “Christmas” and “snow day.” For the parents of Sacred Heart

Jennifer Gareis Remains Attached to Her Lancaster Roots

Lancaster native, Jennifer Gareis, enjoys her exciting life as an actress – namely playing Donna Logan on the CBS soap

How Well Do You Know Your Vacation Spot?

Unblemished natural beauty. Dam tours. And a mysterious lake monster. Lancastrians may (or may not) experience these at Raystown Lake,