Community Interest Articles

Reach High: Stories of Leadership | Peter Barber

Whether driving a bright orange Volkswagen bus or sponsoring the YWCA Race Against Racism, Peter Barber actively participates in building community. Faithful readers of Fig may know Barber as one of "the Dudes" who owns Two Dudes Painting Company with his business partner…

Lancaster Looks Up | Summer 2022

Partnering with local studio, MAROTTA/MAIN Architects, the School District of Lancaster recently renovated two middle schools—Reynolds, left page, and Lincoln, right page—using Armstrong World Industries (AWI) ceiling solutions to improve the performance and aesthetics of the space to support well-being…

Reach High: Stories of Leadership | Vanessa Philbert

Vanessa Philbert, CEO of Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County (CAP), is a vibrant example of leadership with her blend of confidence, kindness, wisdom, and style. She communicates her extensive knowledge of corporate psychology and organizational structures in a conversational tone that encourages and develops leadership in others.

Dog Days

In our first-ever Dog Photo Contest, we asked to see the dogs of Lancaster, and our Fig friends answered! Sponsored by That Pet Place, we hosted the contest on Fig’s social media and received over 100 submissions—which is a lot of cute puppies to choose from…

Growing Together at Greenfield

At the very heart of Lancaster County, Greenfield was born from hard work, optimism, and uncompromising ethics. Created over 50 years ago as the home of High Companies, Greenfield has grown into a destination for an eclectic mix of businesses to find their home…

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…

Lancaster Looks Up | Spring 2022

As Lancaster continues to grow and evolve in exciting ways, city initiatives are popping up around town that are elevating our beloved community to a healthier, cleaner place. Architects, designers, business owners and property managers often have the challenge of creating sustainable buildings with modern amenities and technology while preserving the historic elements that make these places special…

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