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All Aboard for Strasburg!

Photo and Copy by Seth Dochter
Did you know that Strasburg is home to one of the world’s largest and heaviest collections of historical artifacts? The Strasburg Rail Road and Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania work daily ...Read More

A Family Tradition

By Rochelle A. Shenk | Photography by Nick Gould
The success of Hong Kong Garden can be attributed to two key elements: consistency and family. The restaurant, which will celebrate its 36th anniversary in April, has established a solid ...Read More

Wine … Is it Good for Your Health?

By Kristy Aurand
For every one of those “wine-as-a-health-benefit” stories, it seems like there are three “nope, not so fast” stories. Some even contradict themselves. You’ve probably seen the stories on social media: “Glass ...Read More

Craving a Cigar?

By Michael C. Upton | Photography by Nick Gould
“The single most important addition to the [Lancaster County] farming system was tobacco.” – National Register of Historic Places Many people enjoy a casual puff on a cigar now and then. To ...Read More

Cabin Fever Cure

Photo and Copy by Seth Dochter
As we enter the first full month of winter, some of you may already be experiencing a bit of cabin fever. It can be challenging, especially if you have children ...Read More

Aisle Style for the Wedding Guest

By Jill Brown and Robert Fenninger | Photography by Brian Donnelly | Makeup by Darien Wildstein
With the variety of reception venues now available to Lancaster County brides and grooms, wedding guests may find themselves toasting the newlyweds in barns, mills and hotel ballrooms. What’s a ...Read More

Irish Charm … On-trend Cuisine

By Rochelle A. Shenk | Photography by Nick Gould
Annie Bailey’s Irish Pub & Restaurant will celebrate its 10th anniversary in April, but to many it seems that the pub has always been a part of Lancaster’s downtown dining ...Read More

No Ordinary Joes

By Michael C. Upton | Photography by Nick Gould
Despite a 1773 protest over an Imperial tax on tea, which helped spark the American Revolution, coffee has become the lifeblood of this nation. While gadgets have made it nearly ...Read More

Wedding Show

To register, visit Fun1013.com. ENJOY THE SHOW! First things first, take a deep breath. You’ll need to devote considerable time to developing a vision for your wedding. After all, this will be ...Read More

Barking Up the Right Tree

Text and photos by Dr. Richard L. Bitner
We value many trees in our gardens and public landscapes for their showy spring flowers or brilliant fall display. However, the splendor of a tree’s bark is one ornamental feature ...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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