An enthusiast’s guide to local dining, shopping, arts, and community in Lancaster City, Pennsylvania

Summer 2026

The Common Ground Issue

In this 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.

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Community Interest

Local Services

She Owns It: Colorgarden

Marcy Hostetler founded Colorgarden to help local residents, business owners, and municipalities learn about and plant native gardens.

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If you own a small business in Lancaster City and have big plans to grow, apply for a Fig Tree grant! Grant applications are open March 1 through May 1 annually.

Shopping & Retail

Food & Drink

New to Lancaster?

These local experts help new homeowners support small businesses here in Lancaster while you get settled into their new space with home improvement resources, local services, and more.