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Remedying the Winter Woes

Kaylee Rex
I may be in the minority, but I enjoy winter. The tranquility of fresh fallen snow, the wonder of exploring my favorite trails in their winter form and the coziness ...Read More

The Renovated Southern Market is Opening!

Text by Kaylee Rex | Photos by Sue Long
An exciting new dining experience is opening in Downtown Lancaster! The Southern Market, which was renovated and transformed into a multicultural food hall, will open to the public on January ...Read More

Humane Pennsylvania’s 12 Days of Adoptions

Kaylee Rex
Are you looking to add a furry companion to your family this holiday season? Humane Pennsylvania wants every animal in their care to have a forever home for the holidays, ...Read More

Give the Gift of Hope

Kaylee Rex
It’s easy to get wrapped up in the countless sales and excessive buying that often define this time of year. In 2007, Jenn Knepper was searching for a way to ...Read More

Shop Local on Small Business Saturday

Local makers, artisans and businesses are ready to help you find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. Small businesses across the county are hosting special events and offering ...Read More

Celebrate the 10th Annual Extraordinary Give!

Kaylee Rex
Lancaster County’s biggest day of giving is right around the corner! On Friday, November 19, the Lancaster County Community Foundation will hold its 10th Extraordinary Give. The 24-hour fundraiser is ...Read More

Local Ghost Stories to Tell This Halloween

Kaylee Rex
Lancaster County is filled with history at every corner. The land we live on has seen horrific massacres, wartime hospitals and tragic accidents. Some of these lives lost are said ...Read More

30 Ways to Celebrate Fall in Lancaster County

Kaylee Rex
It isn’t fall without going pumpkin picking! Lancaster County has no shortage of options in all corners of the county, including Cherry Crest Adventure Farm, Country Barn, Oregon Dairy, Wissler ...Read More

Celebrating 20 Years of the Susquehanna National Heritage Area

Kaylee Rex
This weekend (August 20-22) marks the 20th anniversary since the establishment of the Susquehanna National Heritage Area and celebrates two decades of advocacy, riverfront access improvements and promotion of the ...Read More

YWCA Lancaster accepting nominations for Women of Achievement Awards

Kaylee Rex
Do you know a woman in the Lancaster community who exemplifies leadership, excellence and dedication to social justice? YWCA Lancaster is currently accepting nominations for their fifth annual Women of Achievement ...Read More

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Two Weddings, Lancaster-Style

There’s nothing quite like a summer wedding, and the two we are presenting are quite different, as are the stories

Savannah Graybill and Chris Strup: Sliding Into Marriage

A winter Olympic sport known as skeleton led Savannah and Chris to become members of Team USA. While they didn’t

Jill Distler and Zachary Weire: Opposites Attract

When Jill met Zach, she lived on a farm; doted on her horses, dogs and cows; worked for a veterinarian

Dan Wecker: A Dutchman at Heart

In 1989, Dan and Donna Leigh Wecker took stewardship of an historic iron forge property that consisted of decaying buildings and 16

Growing Fruit With Climate Battery Technology

Greenhouses are magical places, as they envelop you in warmth and provide visuals of lush plant life. This is what

Lincoln Shoe Co: A Reimagined Event Venue Gets

Like a spunky old man, the building that was home to the Badorf Shoe Company worked hard in its day,

Decades: A Mix of Food, Fun & Events

“This space has so much history,” says Jonathan Yeager, who is a partner in the venture along with Chris Trendler

Scouting Out Mount Joy’s History

Tristan Bair may only be a high school senior, but of late he’s been thinking about people and places much,

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