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Make Something!
If you’re feeling crafty (or makerish?), Lancaster County offers plenty of opportunities to explore your creative talents during the month of March.  I was definitely inspired by the gorgeous hooked rugs that Mary Reider creates (see the story in our March-April issue HERE). In doing some research I was surprised to learn how popular and...

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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 accommodating to the furniture and heirlooms that are meaningful to them.  Mary and Kirk Reider relax in their second-floor loft that is decorated with...

Foodographer

Lancaster Cast Iron: Something Old Something New
Lancaster Cast Iron’s largest pan, the No. 12, joined the No. 8 and No. 10 pan sizes in October. All are on display in the company’s store in Conestoga. Hint: cast iron pans make great wedding gifts. The popularity of cast iron cookware continues to grow with home cooks and professional chefs alike. Excellent for...

Neighbors

To the Moon and Back … Twice … Plus 30 Miles
When Teresa Groff of Kirkwood started working for the New Providence post office in 1986, she never thought she would end up receiving one of the rarest awards from the United States Postal Service. Decades later, Groff earned the esteemed Million Mile Award, an honor given to those who have delivered mail for 30 accumulated...

Table for Two

Oola Bowls: Flavor & Nutrition in a Bowl
It’s that time of the year. As we usher in January, we resolve to lead healthier lifestyles, beginning with the food we eat. Oola Bowls, a berry bowl and smoothie café, is passionate about people and good food. What began in 2018 as a food truck and then a stand at Lancaster Central Market, will...

Uptown & Down

Here’s to Your Health: Dry January … and Beyond!
The first “dry January” was an act against aggression, not alcohol. Today’s version of teetotalling to start the new year has blossomed into a year-round trademarked movement, as well as a way of life for those leading sober lifestyles. The restaurant industry is fully embracing it, as well. It’s now possible to set up an expansive...

Life of a Party

Double the Fun, Double the Fundraising
When Listrak’s owner, Ross Kramer, dreams, he dreams big. Just check out the 93,000-square-foot headquarters he and his father, Howard Kramer, built at 100 West Millport Road in Lititz. It’s a sprawling, modern center of technology and talent, laser-focused on helping Listrak’s 1,000-plus clients deliver email, text and marketing messages to promote their brands and...

Gardening Journey

The Pandemic of the Garden: Annual Invasives
October 2020 The coronavirus lockdown has provided an opportunity for us to spend more time in our gardens. Weeding is an expected chore, obviously. But, analogous to a virus, some weeds are far more “contagious” than others. I’d caution you to be aware of several annual weeds that are attacking the resilience of our treasured...

The Long & Short of It

Little Charlie Gets Married
I’m a sucker for weddings and have always enjoyed working on the January issue of the magazine. I’m a devoted fan of Say Yes to the Dress and have probably seen each episode at least five times. Interviewing the show’s Randy Fenoli (twice!) was a thrill of a lifetime. In doing research for this year’s...

Backyard Tourist

My Vote for Best of …
During my annual trip to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, I discovered my new favorite eatery: Duck Donuts. Who knew the company with the quirky name has a Central Pennsylvania connection? The idea for Duck Donuts began on the shores of the Outer Banks. Russ DiGilio and his family from Cumberland County regularly vacationed...

Be Scene

Top 10 To-Dos for July 2019
1 Through August 31 | Music in the Vineyards Nissley Vineyards If you appreciate music and wine, then you will want to attend this musical concert series. Bring a picnic (food vendors will also be on hand), buy some wine and dance the night away. The lineup for July is as follows: July 6: Vinyl...

Second Act

A Gluten-Free Recipe for Success
Take one determined and talented young woman with a master’s degree in business, add a pinch of direct-sales experience, blend in a loving husband and business partner, mix into that the joy of serving an overlooked measure of consumers, and you have all the ingredients that make up Alisha Thomas’ online business, Mrs. Pound Cakes,...

Something to Wine About

Dreaming …
Have you ever visited a beautiful winery and with a delicious sip of wine thought to yourself, “I would love to own a winery.”? I have – many times. My husband and I dream about what grapes we’d grow, who we’d court as investors, what our tasting room would look like and what we’d name...

This & That

POLAR BEAR TRAIL RUN/HIKE
Make tracks in the snow for a good cause this month by taking part in the Sierra Club–Lancaster Group’s fifth-annual Polar Bear 5K Trail Run/Hike on Sat., Jan. 17 starting at 10 a.m., with registration kicking off at 8:30 a.m. Prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female finishers, as well...

Bill of Fare

Fear Not!
I’m pretty sure that Hannibal Lecter wasn’t talking about beef, but all in all, he was on to something with his passion for liver, fava beans and a fine Chianti! Some of the most underrated types of meats are the offals, or organ meats. Granted, organ meats are sort-of icky looking, which may explain why...

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No Fooling, April is Here! 

Spring has finally arrived! It’s time to get out and enjoy all that the season has to offer, including Easter

Homefields: Growing Aspirations

Homefields Care Farm, located along Letort Road in Millersville. The barn mural, designed and painted in 2022 by Steve Wilson,

Sports Tourism’s Greatest Hits Coming to PA

Millions of sports fans are planning their Great American Getaway to Pennsylvania. Why? In 2026, the state will host the

Sewing Hope for Girls Worldwide

A decade ago, a friend gave Renita Yahara three boxes of outdated fabric. Looking for a way to put it

Pillar Award, Interior Project: TK Building & Design 

The project seen here and on the cover entailed a beautifully sized space with untapped potential, as well as a

Pillar Award, Kitchen Remodel: Invision Designs

Working exclusively on the design, Invision transformed a dark and dated kitchen into a bright, open and highly functional heart

Pillar Award, Whole House Remodel: Metzler Home Builders

The multigenerational family had considered moving, but soon discovered that finding a home with enough space to accommodate two households

2025 Parade of Homes, Fulton Bank Award Winner for

Once considered a luxury, custom dog-washing stations have become more mainstream. In fact, the demand for such amenities is reflected

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