CELEBRATING LANCASTER COUNTY'S PEOPLE, SCENERY,

HERITAGE, STYLE & POINT OF VIEW SINCE 1987.

August 2015

Lettuce Ware is Back!

Earlier this year, the Lily Pulitzer Collection crashed Target’s website and sold out in stores within hours. Another Palm Beach style statement from the 60s has also staged a comeback: ...Read More

Mastering the Art of the Toast

Life’s celebrations, both monumental and minor, often call for a toast. Even a simple gathering such as a casual dinner party is made more special with an eloquent, succinct and ...Read More

Boothbay Harbor, Maine

What better place to vacation than in the state whose official slogan is “Vacationland”? Since my July column featured a staycation theme, I figured a proper follow-up would entail a visit ...Read More

Brothers In Arms

Almost any Sailor or Marine aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) will admit that the hardest part of a deployment is being away from their family. ...Read More

Mt. Gretna

Mt. Gretna is one place that brings back memories of summer camp. Located just over the Lebanon County line, off Route 72, it provides the perfect mini-escape for enjoying the ...Read More

Old-fashioned Charm on a Cone

Don’t let summer slip by without savoring that quintessential treat: ice cream! But, before you indulge, sample Lickity Split’s array of starters, salads, soups and sandwiches. Housed in a portion of ...Read More

Top 10 To-Dos for June 2023

Lancaster Beer Gardens | June 1-July 1 Various Locations Lancaster Rec will be hosting a traveling beer garden throughout the month of

Playful Pups Retreat: An Enriching Experience

A year spent in California in the mid ’90s prompted Laurie Yost to look at human-canine relationships in an all-new

The Laundry Goes to the Dogs

What happened when Kim and Curt Myers became pet parents and remodeled their home during Covid? The Myers’ new laundry

Out & About

Judith Martin, aka Miss Manners, whose column appears in more than 200 newspapers, was recently asked the question: … “‘back

Plan a Vacation Your Dog Will Love

Eleven-year-old Piper has visited 13 states and driven through at least three or four more. She’s called five states “home”

Preparing for a Season of Change

Despite the admonitions from the self-help gurus, we gardeners are rarely able to be “in the moment.” Instead, we are

Hounding the Coffee Trail

Wherever I travel, I always seek out great coffee. Edward Harris, the president and CEO of Discover Lancaster, tells me

Terrace Potager Garden

When we moved into our home just outside of Akron, the side yard was beyond difficult to maintain. A steep