Food & Drink
Pizzeria 211 has opened their first standalone restaurant in Lancaster City
Find an expanded menu and dining room at 601 West Lemon Street.
The Common Ground Issue
Summer 2026
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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Reach High: Stories of Leadership | Jenna Mitchell Beckett
Brought to you by High Foundation, this series introduces you to business and nonprofit leaders who are thoughtfully innovating with a spirit of servant leadership.
Community Interest
12 places to access or donate food in Lancaster City
Use this guide to find hunger resources or support the growing needs of our community.
Food & Drink
Meet the new owners of Lancaster Pickle Company, James and Brittnie Jones
The Joneses are bringing even more bold, flavor-packed pickles to the shop at 318 North Queen Street.
Local Services
She Owns It: Colorgarden
Marcy Hostetler founded Colorgarden to help local residents, business owners, and municipalities learn about and plant native gardens.
Shopping & Retail
Meet four local makers who help stock the shelves of Lemon Street Market
Lemon Street Market is a mission-driven and woman-owned neighborhood market at 241 West Lemon Street.
Food & Drink
Lancaster Spirit: Get to know the TFB Hospitality family
This feature was sponsored by Palm Bay International in partnership with RNDC. Lancaster Spirit highlights local restaurant groups who make Lancaster's food scene extra delicious.
Local Services
Dan Sahd of Sahd Metal Recycling is part of a Lancaster legacy
As a third-generation business owner, Dan prioritizes investing in his people.
Things to Do
Discover local fun at summer events throughout Lancaster County
Enjoy celebrations across Lancaster around America 250 and more.
Community Interest
Get to know Mark Hershey, new CEO of Armstrong World Industries
For more than 165 years, AWI has built a legacy of innovation in the Lancaster community and beyond.
Things to Do
Things to do in Lancaster this June
Mark your calendars for exciting events across Lancaster this month.
Community Interest
Listening, answering, connecting: How Michael Long’s Watchdog journalism serves Lancaster County
Story by Sally Reynolds, Director of Digital Marketing Operations at LNP Media Group
Food & Drink
Emily Gonzalez is expanding her entrepreneurial footprint with the opening of GEM’s Bodega & Cafe
Find the Bodega & Cafe at the corner of East Ross and North Lime streets in Lancaster City.
Food & Drink
10 Happy Hours to try in Lancaster City
These city favorites are serving up special menus and deals throughout the week. Cheers!
