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The Mad Scientist of Figs
Bill Lauris amidst in-ground fig trees that grow at his backyard nursery, Off the Beaten Path, located in Lancaster. In the world of horticulture, some gardeners collect roses, while others focus on daffodils, tulips, water lilies and hosta. Others are obsessed with orchids. Tomato connoisseurs are always searching for elusive heirlooms. Then, there’s Bill Lauris,...
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Table for Two

Decades: Bowl Over Your Valentine
Open since March 2019, Decades combines amusement, food and drink and a bit of nostalgia. This boutique six-lane bowling alley and arcade boasts a full-service restaurant and bar and makes its home in the former Stahr National Guard Armory building.  The former Stahr National Guard Armory, which dates to the 1920s, is now home to...
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Uptown & Down

Keeping Traditions Alive: Celebrating Lancaster County’s Christmas Past
Photo courtesy of LancasterHistory Like many localities along the East Coast of the United States, Lancaster is not without its share of historic properties that serve to connect our past with our present. Many celebrate the holidays with simple events or in grand style. In Lancaster, history buffs can travel back in time and celebrate...
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Life of a Party

Divine Dairy Affair
Celebrating the Timeless Link of Farm and Table When the welcome “cocktail” is a glass of chocolate milk, you know this party is going to be different! a celebration of all things Pennsylvania-produced, the Divine Dairy Affair brought the best our great Commonwealth has to offer to Lancaster County for the party. The center for...
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Backyard Tourist

Scootin’ Around
In may’s column, I introduced you to two-wheeled tours that are offered by Intercourse Bikeworks and Lititz Bikeworks. The resulting feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and I received a number of messages asking for information about other tours. There is always more to explore, so grab a helmet as we hit the road again; only this...
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Gardening Journey

Barking Up the Right Tree
We value many trees in our gardens and public landscapes for their showy spring flowers or brilliant fall display. However, the splendor of a tree’s bark is one ornamental feature that is often overlooked. I’ve noticed that Lancaster County gardens feature deciduous shrubs for their colorful bark or stems during the winter. The red- and...
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Pine Hill Building Co.: Classic Meets Contemporary

The kitchen in Pine Hill’s model home in the Pinebrooke community (Lebanon County), is part of the open-concept living area.

KBE Design & Build: Making a Personal Statement

In designing their kitchen with KBE’s Kacie Hall, the clients’ goal was to create a space that reflects their unique

GR Mitchell, Inc.: Quiet Luxury

A furniture look for cabinetry, warm wood stains, a mood-setting ceiling, quartz, statement moldings and a connection to nature define

Choice Home Remodeling: Light & Airy 

What was once a dark and uninviting kitchen is now a light and airy space that is perfect for everything

October’s Thrills and Chills

There’s nothing quite like October’s crisp weather and colorful scenery. They combine to create a backdrop for harvest celebrations, fairs,

Where the Jimmy Juice Flows

Until this summer, when I stopped by Sickman’s Mill to meet up with Joe Devoy, it had been more than

The Whisk Café: So Much to Savor!

The Whisk Café specializes in classic American breakfast and lunch favorites with a culinary twist. Open since November 2019, the

Senior Living

This year’s edition focuses on the variety of ways Lancaster’s senior living communities are helping residents lead healthy lifestyles and

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