CELEBRATING LANCASTER COUNTY'S PEOPLE, SCENERY,

HERITAGE, STYLE & POINT OF VIEW SINCE 1987.

March 2017

House Rock Nature Preserve

I’ve sung the praises of the Lancaster County Conservancy on this page before, and I’m about to do it once more. As stewards to so many great nature preserves in ...Read More

Channel Your Inner Irish Spirit

 This Marietta restaurant combines the tradition of an Irish pub with the relaxed feel of a casual dining destination. This dual personality translates into an eclectic atmosphere. Mccleary’s Pub was established ...Read More

Watch Out for Poison Ivy!

This is the one plant that every person who gardens must be able to identify and be respectful of the risks it presents. I garden in the country where there is ...Read More

A Bat Mitzvah – Beyond!

When a beloved only daughter reached the once-in-a-lifetime milestone in the Jewish faith – her bat mitzvah – her parents declared it time for an over-the-top, out-of-the-park celebration. Sloane Kidan ...Read More

Andrea Schopf: She Collects Seashells by the Seashore

Who hasn’t collected seashells with the idea of doing something artsy with them? Andrea Schopf has done just that; this month she will exhibit her shell creations in the 80th ...Read More

Home Décor … What’s Trending in 2017

Sheri Smoker of Room with a View offers her observations on the home trends forecast for 2017. In Sheri’s opinion, traditional design continues to be the definitive look of Lancaster County. ...Read More

Antiques Roadshow is Coming to Harrisburg!

PBS’s hit show will be making a stop in Harrisburg on June 3. In 1998, I experienced the Antiques Roadshow phenomenon when it made a stop in Richmond, Virginia. In April, ...Read More

Clarence and Marcia Spohn … The Rest is History

In working on our annual Senior Living advertorial (September-October issue of Lancaster County Magazine), we met residents of local retirement

Valerie and Fred Swarr’s Colorful World

In working on our annual Senior Living advertorial (September-October issue of Lancaster County Magazine), we met residents of local retirement

October’s Thrills and Chills

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

Halloween in Columbia

Thanks to Halloween-related events, the town’s Victorian architecture, a very old cemetery and the fact that spookiness seems to be

Tea With Barbara and David Cross

In working on our annual Senior Living advertorial (September-October issue of Lancaster County Magazine), we met some interesting residents of

Lancaster City Restaurant Week Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary

When: September 9-15 • Where: Lancaster City It takes a dedicated core of volunteers to carry out an ambitious project such

This Weekend! “Clear the Shelters” Adoption Event

If you’ve been contemplating adopting a pet, this is the weekend you’ve been waiting for! In partnership with NBCUniversal Local’s

A Change of Taste

Susan and Chuck Rabinovitz were ready to embrace the next phase of their lives and move to a 55+ community