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    A Year In Review: Top 2018 Fig Lancaster Stories

    Can you believe 2018 is almost over? Before we dive right into next year, we wanted to share some top stories from 2018!  From Hulk Crepes and kittens, to local beer and Central Market, here is our 2018 Fig Lancaster In Review. Enjoy!

    For The Foodies: 6 Stories To Read Again

     

    Your Map & Guide To Lancaster City’s Renowned Coffee Scene

    Explore the dynamic coffee scene in Lancaster City and print out our designed coffee adventure map for your caffeine crawl!

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    Fig’s Favorite Finds at Lancaster Central Market

    The Fig team explored the Lancaster Central Market and chose their favorite Market finds. Did yours make the list?

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    22 Foodie Destinations In Lancaster City You Don’t Want To Miss

    Discover the delicious restaurant scene in Lancaster City. From burgers and crepes, to tacos and pizza. Hungry?

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    Fig Table: From Oola Bowls And French Cuisine, To Sizzling Pizza and Rooftop Tacos

    Don’t miss the epic restaurant guide to Lancaster City.

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    Cheers To The Rise Of Lancaster City’s Local Craft Beer & Drink Scene

    We’re loving the craft beer scene in Lancaster. Check out our guide to this trend that is both delicious and supportive to the local economy! 

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    Food Truck Frenzy: The Rise Of Lancaster Food Trucks

    The food trucks in Lancaster are some of the best. But what makes the movement so special? Check it out.

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    For The Community Builders: Revisit These 5 Features

     

    Bench Mark Program: Strengthening Local Lives

    Learn more about our Fig 2018 Social Mission Partner and how the organization looks to help kids grow stronger—both physically and mentally. 

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    #SheOwnsIt! 25 Women Changing the Face of Lancaster City

    These women are transforming Lancaster City for the better. Meet 25 community builders!

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    The Canine Crew: Help Support Lancaster’s K-9 Unit

    The K-9 unit in Lancaster strives to help keep the City safe. These dogs and their trainers need your help.

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    Power Packs And The Impact Of A Food Mission

    Food makes a big difference in breaking the cycle of poverty. Learn more about Power Packs and other organizations looking to help provide nourishment to the community. 

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    Meet The Movers & Shakers Behind Lancaster’s Annual ExtraGive

    Meet the people and organizations who are making ExtraGive a reality, and discover why they think it’s important to give back to the community that you love!

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    For The Creatives & Shoppers: Check Out These 6 Articles

     

    Perfect Pots Offers 7 Tips For Plant Perfection

    Need some help with your garden projects? The team at Perfect Pots have the answers!

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    Shop Gifts That Give Hope At Lancaster’s Alternative Gift Fair

    Shop gifts that give back at this annual gift fair right here in Lancaster. 

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    “Creek Don’t Rise” – How An Upcoming Lancaster Film Looks To Spark Conversation

    A local Lancaster team looks to create a feature length film focused on togetherness and community. Don’t miss being apart of this exciting project. 

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    Art Works: Meet Creatives That Enrich Lancaster City

    The Lancaster arts and culture scene is booming. Meet some of the faces behind the movement.

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    Penn Square Music Festival & 7 Things You Didn’t Know About Opera

    Opera is much more than you think. Check out this article featuring a local team striving to make opera accessible to all. 

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    A Vibrant, Dazzling Love Letter To Broadway: Fulton’s 42nd Street

    From the opening number to the astounding finale spectacle, The Fulton’s 42nd Street sparkles with dazzling charm and jaw dropping dancing perfect for the big stage. Read the review. 

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    The Best Of The Rest: Explore These 3 Stories

     

    We love our City! (And Forbes does too)

    Lancaster City continues to get national attention. Forbes named it in a list of best cities—and we agree. See the article!

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    I Found My Best Buddy At The Humane League

    From cats and dogs, to rabbits and other small critters, the Humane League is changing the world for many animals in the region. Our Fig staffer adopted his best friend. Here’s his story. 

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    Geek Out in Lancaster City

    During Zenkaikon 2018, Fig created this guide to “geeking out” in the City. Although many of these specials have long gone, it’s fun to check out how so many places in the community came together to create a wonderful (and delicious) themed weekend!

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