CELEBRATING LANCASTER COUNTY'S PEOPLE, SCENERY,

HERITAGE, STYLE & POINT OF VIEW SINCE 1987.

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Community of Oasis at Bird-in-Hand

Local, organic, GMO-free, pasture-fed, free range … if those are words you live by, this collective of earth-friendly and horse-powered farmers is for you. The Philosophy It all begins with the soil: ...Read More

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

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

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

Sharing the Bread, Helping the Community Rise

In 1731, BenjaminFranklin – yes, early America’s influential inventor, scientist and statesman – had yet another brilliant idea: pool the resources of his fellow intellectually curious colleagues and start a ...Read More

New Adventures

Brenda Lee Sieglitz’s busy life is about to get even busier as she launches a new venture, Widow Voyages. She began her “second act” at the young age of 32, ...Read More

A Restaurant with a Railroad View

Whether you’re entertaining out-of-town guests or your bored children, the dog days of August can be a challenge. Perhaps a little time travel will help to shake things up! The ...Read More

Hitting the Trail

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 ...Read More

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,