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It’s that glorious time of the year! The weather is perfect, gardens are blooming with spring flowers, rhubarb and strawberries are in season, the school year is in its final stretch and Memorial Day is just around the corner. If that’s not enough to keep you busy, events fill the calendar. June’s events will appear...

Jordan Bush discovers why foodies are diving into tinned fish, which is proving to be very versatile, as the varieties provide for healthy snacks, cocktail party fare, sandwiches and entrée additions. FYI: Charlie the Tuna is celebrating his 65th birthday this year.

The on-camera faces and behind-the-scenes producers and videographers from WGAL-TV’s PM Magazine recently reunited for an evening of reconnecting over memories and hilarious anecdotes, and of course, catching up on 45 years of careers and living.  Then: Kim Lemon and Kevin Martorana review a script while on location.  PM Magazine memorabilia was on display. Photo...

Gina Mariani holds the honorary title of “Mayor of Bainbridge,” and while the moniker might have started out as a joke, Gina is serious about her love for the town. “Bainbridge is such a great little community,” she says of the river town. “Everybody just takes care of each other. I like that feeling. Bainbridge...

 

 

Michael C. Upton gets a sneak peek of the Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy, which will debut with grand-opening celebrations on May 1.

This year’s edition focuses on the variety of ways Lancaster’s senior living communities are helping residents lead healthy lifestyles and achieve optimal wellness. Participants include Willow Valley Communities, Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community, Moravian Manor Communities, Fairmount, Homestead Village, Pleasant View Communities, Luthercare, United Zion Retirement Community and Cornwall Manor. Explore Retirement Living October 18, 10...

In the opinion of many, October is the unofficial start of the holiday season, as it entails decorating, social gatherings, food and drink and plenty of activities that celebrate the season. As October is marked by a Friday the 13th date, this month we’re providing you with 13 events to check out.   Photo courtesy of...

Gardening season is not quite over. Fall is the perfect time to divide perennials and plant new trees and shrubs. It’s also a good time to tidy up your beds and prepare them for spring.  Fullmoon maple, Acer japonicum Should you need some additional motivation, what follows is a list of reasons why fall is the...

Isn’t it odd how green thumbs tend to be genetically predisposed in families? My sister and I trace our interest in gardening back to Grandma Starling, whose farmhouse in North Carolina was surrounded by blooming plants. Several of her 10 children – including our father – shared her passion for growing things, as do numerous...

’Tis the season … to Recognize Milestones Earlier this year we noticed a trend: 1972 must have been a very good year to launch a business, as quite a few are celebrating 50th anniversaries this year. Digging further, we discovered others are marking significant anniversaries, including us … Lancaster County Magazine is 35 years old...

About Julia  Julia was born in the Bronx, New York, and raised in York, Pennsylvania, where she graduated from William Penn Senior High School. She is married and is the mother of six grown children, who have provided her with 11 grandchildren. Julia is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. “I was fortunate...

While we continue to spend most of our time at home, the Lancaster Habitat ReStore, which is an arm of Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity, has been flourishing and transforming thanks to a steady stream of donations flowing in and out, as Lancaster residents have more time to purge unwanted possessions, as well as redecorate...

Since it’s the holiday season, I think we’re all deserving of some tasty treats. To tempt your taste buds, I’m sharing a few favorite sources that I rely on to add some sweet and savory flavors to the holidays. Whether you’re shopping for yourself, searching for a last-minute gift or are needing something special for...

Southwest Lancaster’s Culliton Park (formerly Farnum Park) has been the home of many community art projects that have culminated in the newly renovated public space on Water Street. The new park, which will be unveiled with a ribbon cutting November 20 at 2 p.m., includes artful installations, play and sport areas, a rain garden, as...

The tagline, “Say it with flowers,” encapsulates one of life’s special-moment necessities. Try to imagine a wedding without flowers. A prom without corsages or boutonnieres. A funeral without floral tributes. A hospital room devoid of bouquets of get-well wishes. Valentine’s Day without red roses. Mother’s Day, an anniversary or birthday without a surprise delivery of...

Weather has a decided impact on grapes. Poor weather early in the season can affect how the plants grow and ultimately impact the quality of the grapes. With the arrival of fall, vintners are praying for warm, sunny days and minimal rainfall during the weeks leading up to the harvest. I used to work in...

Whether you gather your family and friends around the table in a formal dining room or in a barn, Thanksgiving is a season for reflection. I don’t know about you, but I’m grateful to live in an area where the bounty is second to none. I’m sure you’ve been reading all the press regarding the...

More than 20 local and statewide organizations – nonprofit, for profit, religious, government and grassroots – have joined forces to tackle one of the world’s leading problems: hunger. Locally, a coalition of generous individuals has set a daring goal: guaranteeing access to three healthy meals a day for everyone in Lancaster County by 2018. The...

At a young age, Megan Sofilka Tomsheck – chairman of the 62nd Annual Lancaster Sertoma Chicken Barbecue – was always encouraged by her family to be involved in school, extracurricular activities and within the community. That encouragement has followed her throughout her life.Hometown: Megan was born and raised in Lancaster County and hails from the...