CELEBRATING LANCASTER COUNTY'S PEOPLE, SCENERY,

HERITAGE, STYLE & POINT OF VIEW SINCE 1987.

Spotlights

Moravian Manor Communities:
Pursue More From Life

Meet Valerie and Fred Swarr  The Swarrs, who both grew up in Manheim, lived in Mount Gretna for 18 years before moving to the Warwick Woodlands Campus at Moravian Manor Communities. ...Read More

Pleasant View Communities:
Perspective of Purpose

Meet Les and Faye Houck  After living in the house they built and loved for 32 years, the Houcks made the decision to move to Pleasant View in 2022. After 57 ...Read More

Landis Homes:
Enriching Lives, Together

Meet Roland and Dottie Yoder  For 44 years, Roland and Dottie Yoder lived in Montgomery County, Pa., where they pursued their respective vocations. In moving to Landis Homes, the Yoders furnished ...Read More

United Zion Retirement Community:
Your Story Matters Here

Meet Clarence and Marcia Spohn  Before moving to United Zion Retirement Community, the Spohns resided in a Victorian home in Lititz for 29 years. Their home reflected Clarence’s love of history and ...Read More

Willow Valley Communities:
Life Lived Forward

The Willow Valley Communities Lifestyle: Right-Sizing   Willow Valley Communities residents don’t use the term “downsizing” when discussing their move to the 55+ premier community in Lancaster.  Instead, they say, “right-sizing.” That’s ...Read More

Festivals, Fairs, Fundraisers: It’s September!

Fall is in the air, which means fair season goes into full swing in Lancaster County. While farmers are finishing the harvest, theatres and musical organizations are kicking off their ...Read More

Recess! In the Courtyard

Recess! For a kid, that word ranks up there with “Christmas” and “snow day.” For the parents of Sacred Heart School students and the parishioners of Sacred Heart of Jesus ...Read More

Discover the Independent Retailers of Lancaster City

The vibrant variety of independent retail in Lancaster City will take center stage during Lancaster City Indie Retail Week from July 12 to 20. With a focus on the passion, creativity ...Read More

August Angst

Sadly, summer is winding down and soon it will be back to the same old routine. Don’t despair; there are plenty of ways to enjoy the fleeting days of summer. ...Read More

Haint Blue

No, it’s not a Dutchy way of describing a shade of blue … wait a minute, turns out there might be some truth to that! I just love how the ...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,