CELEBRATING LANCASTER COUNTY'S PEOPLE, SCENERY,

HERITAGE, STYLE & POINT OF VIEW SINCE 1987.

September 2016

Central Market

America’s oldest farmers’ market is many things to many people. For some, it’s a shopping destination; for others, it’s a social experience. Tourists are mesmerized by it. No matter the ...Read More

Groff’s Meats, Inc.

Last year, Groff’s Meats celebrated its 140th anniversary. Now owned by Nancy, Frank, John and Virginia Groff – the great-grandchildren of founders Joseph and John Groff – the company continues ...Read More

Foodie Paradise

How fortunate are we to live in a place where fresh food is literally around the corner! Farm stands, CSAs, specialty stores, farmers’ markets and collectives are helping to make ...Read More

The Tomato Barn

For tomato connoisseurs, this Washington Boro landmark represents the quintessential taste of summer. History In the 1930s, Washington Boro was tomato central. This little slice of Lancaster County was privy to a ...Read More

American Fare & Craft Beer

Although Funck’s has only been open for six months, it’s quickly become a favorite in the local dining scene. Owned by brothers Alan and Matt Funck, the Leola location joins the ...Read More

Roasted Pepper and Smoked Gouda Chowder

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The Return of a Landmark

After nearly five years of waiting, Speedwell Forge Lake was refilled earlier this year and is once again open to the public. This 106-acre man-made lake holds a special place ...Read More

Saving Nature

It Starts With You "In short, we no longer have the right to ignore the stewardship responsibilities attached to land ownership,"

May is in Bloom

It’s that glorious time of the year! The weather is perfect, gardens are blooming with spring flowers, rhubarb and strawberries

Are You Ready to be a Maximalist?

Just when we’ve gotten comfortable with pristine white walls, bare windows and clutter-free kitchens, “they’ve” gone and turned the tables

No Fooling, April is Here!

Spring has sprung! It’s time to get out and enjoy all that the season has to offer. Photo Credits: Facebook Lancaster City

A Look Back

It’s hard to believe that five years have passed since the pandemic changed our lives in so many ways. One

Hilton Carter: A Plant-Focused Life

“Have you ever walked into a plant nursery or greenhouse and instantly felt a change in the air? The feeling of

On Trend!

Wedding season is fast approaching and if you’re in need of inspiration, the weddings LCM covered in the January-February issue

Make Something!

If you’re feeling crafty (or makerish?), Lancaster County offers plenty of opportunities to explore your creative talents during the month