Lancaster City's Local's Guide

Ewell Plaza Honors Barney Ewell

Ewell Plaza honors Barney Ewell’s Olympic legacy, gregarious spirit, and love for the community and Lancaster that was unparalleled. Creating a public space where everyone can experience arts, culture, learning, […]

A History of the 100 Block of North Queen Street

Ewell Plaza, which opened on September 30th, is a place for the community to get together and celebrate, learn and engage. Like most of Lancaster City, this plaza has a rich […]

The Comfort of Fall in Lancaster City

As the cold crisp air blows through the streets of Lancaster City, here are some shops that give us the comfort of fall in the form of sweaters, blankets, scarves, […]

Explore Fall Foliage in Lancaster City

You don’t need to go far (or even leave the city) to view the fall foliage this season. Experience the colors of fall in our many parks throughout the city. […]

Lancaster City Named Best Small City in America

Personal finance website WalletHub recently named Lancaster City the best small city in America! WalletHub compared 1,300 cities with populations between 25,000–100,000 people on measures of affordability, economic health, education […]

It’s Spooky Season! October in Lancaster City

It’s spooky season in Lancaster City! Here are some events in the area to keep your month full of Halloween Haunted Fun. All Month Long — Lancaster City Ghost Tours […]

Cuentos Hispanos – Welcome Center Gallery

The Welcome Center is proud to host its first-ever Hispanic art show as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. We are featuring work from artists of all ages and backgrounds within […]

City of Lancaster to host Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on October 15

New Traditions for Celebrate Lancaster

For the first time in more than 50 years, the 100 block of North Queen Street is alive! A new terrace at the Holiday Inn has opened, and all of […]

2022 Red Rose Run Results

The results are in! Thanks to everyone who made the 2022 Red Rose Run possible—especially our presenting sponsor, Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health!

9 Camps for Kids this Summer

School’s almost out for summer! With experiences ranging from the arts to STEM, here are 9 organizations offering summer camps in Lancaster City! Please note, some of these camps may […]

Event Alert – Red Rose Run (June 4, 2022)

The Red Rose Run returns to Lancaster City on June 4th! City residents and visitors should anticipate potential traffic delays during the race. The Lancaster Bureau of Police will evaluate […]

8 Places to Grab a Local Pint for National Beer Day

April 7th is National Beer Day! Breweries have a rich history in Lancaster City, from early settlers making their own beer to flourishing breweries throughout the City before prohibition. In […]

7 Things To Do On A Lancaster City Staycation

Who says you need to travel to relax? Here are 7 things you can do during your Lancaster City staycation! Get Your Brunch On At Max’s Eatery 38 W King […]

Three Women Entrepreneurs Reflect on Women’s History Month

By Soseh Yepoyan The City of Lancaster is proud to be home to so many women-owned businesses. Here are three Lancaster City-based women entrepreneurs’ reflections on Women’s History Month. Meet […]