Things to Do
Discover local fun at summer events throughout Lancaster County
Enjoy celebrations across Lancaster around America 250 and more.
An enthusiast’s guide to local dining, shopping, arts, and community in Lancaster City, Pennsylvania
Things to Do
Explore Artisan Treasures at the PA Guild Summer Fine Craft Fair
PA Guild’s Summer Fine Craft Fair returns on June 20 & 21, 2026 at the Foundry 48 in Lititz.
Food & Drink
10 Happy Hours to try in Lancaster City
These city favorites are serving up special menus and deals throughout the week. Cheers!
Shopping & Retail
David Lyall Home & Design has a brand new showroom and design space in Lancaster City
The updated showroom features a more curated experience in an ADA accessible former firehouse.
Summer 2026
The Common Ground Issue
We’re celebrating the fruitful land, shared places, and delicious destinations you can discover in Lancaster. With a focus on lingering meals shared with friends, vibrant third spaces, and beautiful scenery to explore right in your backyard, we invite you to put down your phones, indulge in local food and drink, and connect with your community.
Food & Drink
Emily Gonzalez is expanding her entrepreneurial footprint with the opening of GEM’s Bodega & Cafe
Find the Bodega & Cafe at the corner of East Ross and North Lime streets in Lancaster City.
Meet the new owners of Lancaster Pickle Company, James and Brittnie Jones
The Joneses are bringing even more bold, flavor-packed pickles to the shop at 318 North Queen Street.
Lancaster Spirit: Get to know the TFB Hospitality family
This feature was sponsored by Palm Bay International in partnership with RNDC. Lancaster Spirit highlights local restaurant groups who make Lancaster’s food scene extra delicious.
Pizzeria 211 has opened their first standalone restaurant in Lancaster City
Find an expanded menu and dining room at 601 West Lemon Street.
Local Services
Prepare for your next move with Movers & Co.
The family-owned business is changing the standard for moving services in Lancaster and beyond.
She Owns It: Colorgarden
Marcy Hostetler founded Colorgarden to help local residents, business owners, and municipalities learn about and plant native gardens.
Dan Sahd of Sahd Metal Recycling is part of a Lancaster legacy
As a third-generation business owner, Dan prioritizes investing in his people.
Runcible Studios is a seasoned and curious architecture firm with a new chapter in Lancaster
Marilyn Moedinger combines creative vision with the nuts and bolts you need to get the job done.
Featured Events
Subscribe to Fig Magazine
Designed and produced four times a year, Fig Lancaster magazine is filled with the latest in Lancaster including local shopping, dining, arts, events, and community.
Shopping & Retail
Embrace all things colorful and creative at Not Beige
Owner Mary Grace Soper celebrates makers, small businesses, fair-trade practices, and a lifestyle rooted in intention.
Dressed by Filling’s is a new retail concept curated for modern women
Located right next door to Lancaster mainstay and sister store Filling’s, this new space is a true shopping experience.
David Lyall Home & Design has a brand new showroom and design space in Lancaster City
The updated showroom features a more curated experience in an ADA accessible former firehouse.
18 shops you can’t miss on the 300 Block of North Queen
Discover the shops that make the 300 Block of North Queen Street “the shopping block.”
Food & Drink
Women-owned restaurants, bakeries, and cafes in Lancaster City
Explore Lancaster City’s women-owned restaurants, bakeries, and cafes.
Tec Centro grad Jocelyn Morales is serving Puerto Rican flavors at La Cajita
Anchored by Jocelyn’s signature Cuban, La Cajita also offers coffees, smoothies, and other comfort food.
Coffee Culture: A guide to coffee shops in Lancaster City
These 18 spots are the perfect place to sit back and sip local. And don’t forget to grab some beans to go!
Get a taste of Puerto Rico at Chévere Café
Located in SACA’s Plazo Centro, the cafe is a gathering place for Lancaster’s southeast and beyond.
