Community Interest
Become a CASA Volunteer this spring with a seven-week course
Sign up for a virtual information session with CASA on February 5.
An enthusiast’s guide to local dining, shopping, arts, and community in Lancaster City, Pennsylvania
Education & History
Connect with Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning at their Talent Networking Event
Find your next career opportunity with Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning on February 21, 2026.
Community Interest
Celebrate 90 years of empowering abilities with Schreiber
Join Schreiber for their 90th Anniversary Diamond Gala on March 28, 2026.
Education & History
New things are growing at Lancaster Friends School
In addition to a new location for the school, LFS welcomed their first class of preschool-aged students last fall.
Winter 2025
The Humble Beginnings Issue
This special anniversary edition is a celebration of business milestones, community evolution, and all things local. Throughout this issue, we are highlighting the rich history, new ideas, and people and places that make our city a wonderful place to live and visit. Cheers to Lancaster!
Community Interest
Meet Jaime Torres, founder of The Event Nanny & Co.
Providing on-site childcare for weddings and special events—handling setup, supervision, and activities as families enjoy every moment.
Get to know Beth Vulopas and the Chestnut Street Investment Counsel philosophy
With a special focus on helping women invest their money, the firm offers a truly customized experience.
Discover Lancaster: Lancaster County tourism past and present
Beginning as part of the Lancaster Chamber in the 1930s, Discover Lancaster became an independent organization in 1958 and is now the official destination marketing organization for Lancaster County.
Meet Armstrong World Industries Foundation’s 2025 grantees
These four organizations are a catalyst for change in the Lancaster community,
Food & Drink
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.
Fig Origin Story: The Log Cabin
The Log Cabin was established in 1933.
Meet the owner of Southern Market’s new coffee shop, Lynn & Gray
Marasha Sanchez’s is the creator behind their signature cold foam flavors.
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.
Featured Events
Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None: Opening Night at the Fulton
February 13 @ 7:30 pm
Fulton Theatre: Mainstage
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.
Local Services
Invest in a native garden with the help of Colorgarden
Marcy Hostetler and her team craft living yards and landscapes that promote biodiversity.
Re:Size Right is designed to help you navigate living transitions gracefully
Founders Lisa and Gerry Breneman believe in helping you find the right place, right time, and right size.
LCSWMA is building on a legacy of responsible waste management
Story written by Executive Director Daniel G. Youngs
Fig Origin Story: Two Dudes Painting Company
Two Dudes was established in 1987.
Shopping & Retail
Fig Origin Story: Kitchen Kettle Village
Kitchen Kettle was established in 1954.
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.”
Shops off the beaten path in Lancaster City
Discover these 16 shops off the beaten path.
Unwrap something special at Lancaster Gift Box
Their expanded location just across the street on the 300 Block is home to even more local gifting options.
