FOOD & DRINK
Celebration Of Life Ceremony For 16-Year-Old Saturday
(Manheim, PA) -- A celebration of life ceremony is scheduled for Saturday morning for a 16-year-old Lancaster County hit-and-run victim. Curtis Groff was working along the side of West Sun Hill Road in Manheim on May 2nd when he was struck by a car and the driver didn't stop. Groff was an active member of the White Oak Church in Penn Township, serving as president of the church's youth group. The ceremony will take place at White Oak Church.
The life and legacy of Dr. Hazel Jackson
On June 1st, a moving portrayal will grace the stage—a heartfelt depiction of Hazel Jackson’s life, a woman whose resilience and dedication left an unforgettable impact on her community. This play, honoring Jackson’s memory, marks the foundation stone of the newly formed Hazel Jackson Foundation, with proceeds supporting its mission of empowerment and assistance. Recalling the beginnings of this endeavor, Cheryl Holland-Jones, Dr. Jackson’s daughter and the driving force behind the foundation, reminisces about a journey that commenced with a shared desire for change. Amidst social unrest and a global health crisis, the community found itself reevaluating its values and institutions. The renaming of a local school in Jackson’s honor sparked discussions about representation and inclusivity, setting the stage for broader societal reflections.
Bingo fundraiser held in Lancaster County for equine therapy center
LANCASTER, Pa. — The Greystone Manor Therapeutic Riding Center held its first annual "Heart of Greystone Bingo" in Lancaster on Thursday to help fund efforts to bring more children into its equine therapy programs. The center offers horseback riding programs for children with disabilities or special needs. The fundraiser...
The rise and fall of a love story at Lancaster's Fulton Theatre in 'The Last Five Years' | Center Stage
LANCASTER, Pa. — A rising novelist and struggling actress fall in and out of love just as quickly in the latest Groff Studio Series show at the Fulton Theatre. The story of love and loss, success and failure and jealousy in many forms propels "The Last Five Years" toward couples of all ages and all stages of life.
Add a splash of creativity to Mother's Day festivities with Horst Arts
MANHEIM, Pa. — Handmade gifts from their children are often some of the most special presents a mom can receive. This year, Horst Arts is hosting several workshops for older kids and adults to find that childhood crafting whimsy again side-by-side with mom. Owners Katherine and Jason decided to...
Saucy Boy: A Toast to Resilience and Legacy
In a unique collaboration celebrating history, community, and the spirit of resilience, Spring House Brewing Company has crafted “Saucy Boy,” a refreshing blend of pale lager and grapefruit soda. But this beer is more than just a beverage; it’s a tribute to the enduring legacy of Crispus Attucks, an emblematic figure in America’s fight for freedom.
'My passion': Nepalese journalist telling stories in new country
LANCASTER, Pa. — Bishnu Hari Ghimire was once a journalist in Nepal. He now serves others from his homeland who are living in the Susquehanna Valley region of Pennsylvania. One of the stories he's working on is about a dance instructor who is well-known in Nepal but is in Lancaster to share her passion with a new generation. Dancers are learning for free thanks to a nonprofit that promotes Nepali culture.
Heritage Defined by Excellence
The Lombardo’s team crafts an experience like no other. For nearly 80 years, Lombardo’s has told the timeless tale of Italian comfort food by welcoming people from near and far around their table and into their family’s history. Rooted in recipes passed down for generations, their place in the Lancaster food scene is marked by a heritage of excellence and connection.
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