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    Reach High: Stories of Leadership | Gregg Scott

    Brought to you by High Foundation, you can find out more about their mission to be a Bridge to Opportunity for the Lancaster community at highfoundation.org.

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    Reach High: Stories of Leadership | LancasterHistory

    Brought to you by High Foundation, you can find out more about their mission to be a Bridge to Opportunity for the Lancaster community at highfoundation.org.

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    Read the foreward of Urban Legend, the long-awaited book about architect C. Emlen Urban, coming this fall

    Written by architect Gregg Scott, FAIA, Urban Legend tells the story of architectural legend C. Emlen Urban and 25 of the architectural masterpieces which left an indelible mark on the City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

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    Fresh Face: Lancaster Medical Heritage Museum

    The Lancaster Medical Heritage Museum is entering a new era now housed in the Flory Building.

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    Bring the Family | Winter 2022

    You’re always the perfect age to enjoy Lancaster.

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    60 years of sweet music at Long’s Park Ampitheater

    In 1957, Civitas (then known as Sertoma) came together with an idea to bring beautiful music to Lancaster’s Long’s Park through the construction of an amphitheater. With the expertise of Wickersham Construction & Engineering, the amphitheater was built and dedicated in 1962, kicking off a 60-year history of musical arts and culture for the community.

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    Gems of Lancaster County

    Visiting Lancaster or looking for something to do in your own backyard? You’re in the right place. Lancaster City shines because it’s located in the heart of beautiful Lancaster County—a national destination for good food, rolling farmland, and family adventures. So get to know all the goodness right in your own community, grab a few friends, and make some memories. In collaboration with Discover Lancaster, we invited Timbrel, founder of the ethically-made fashion line CHYATEE, and her team—Vetzrel, Hanniel, and Aidan—to explore some Lancaster County gems and share why you should add each of them to your spring bucket list.

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    Exploring Lancaster’s Outdoor Gems

    When it comes to the unique features of Lancaster County, our community’s waste management system probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. And yet, how we manage our trash in Lancaster County garners national attention and accolades, both in how we manage the material AND the positive impact of these efforts on the local community.

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    A New Chapter in Lancaster’s History

    Dr. Leroy Hopkins is a local historian, Millersville University professor emeritus of German, and Lancaster resident. He received his bachelor’s degree from Millersville and his Ph.D. at Harvard University.

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    RLPS: Lancaster Landmarks

    A sneak peek into President Bachanan's beautiful, festive home.

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    Lancaster Love Stories: Jordan & Kiandra

    Discover the love of locals in this latest feature sponsored by Brent L. Miller.

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    Experience Fall at Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum

    Check out what's happening at Landis Valley Museum this Fall!

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