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Gogooda reusable mesh bags are the perfect replacements for single-use plastic bags in the produce section. Machine washable, they come in an assortment of sizes to store and rinse food right in the bag. Buying local in Lancaster County is relatively easy. It doesn’t take any more work, save for carrying small bills for a...

Piccadilly Coffee & Tea House’s fun vibe and taste-tempting menu instantly made it a popular spot to fete brides and moms-to-be, host a girls’ day out, celebrate a birthday, or simply treat oneself to a lovely coffee or tea break. This modern coffee house and traditional English tea room, which is owned by Gary and...

The connection between chocolate and Valentine’s Day was a result of the newly found availability of edible chocolate treats. In 1861, British confectioner, Richard Cadbury, began selling his chocolate creations in self-designed, heart-shaped boxes that bore images of roses and cherubs. Marketed for the masses, the Valentine’s gifts were a hit, and the trend carried...

It must have been more than luck that brought our ancestors to this area. Somehow, they had to sense that Lancaster County’s soil is truly exceptional. Did you know that our precious county is the most productive non-irrigated farming county in the entire nation? Considering that 99% of Lancaster’s farms are family-owned, our farmers are...

There is something going on down by the river. People are walking, running and riding bicycles from Columbia to Marietta in record numbers. Outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs are discovering that the newest section of the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail provides a unique passage between these two historic towns. Earlier this year, the section...