So Good Lancaster

While digging into the Lancaster food truck scene, an interesting theme emerged. The owners of food trucks, and there are many in Lancaster and the surrounding areas, don’t see each other primarily as competition, but more as part of a collective of sorts. Food trucks can’t be at more than one event at a time, so trucks of a similar items find themselves referring each other to events, and trucks...

I had the opportunity to learn about the Dutchland Derby Rollers and the Thorns Rugby Club at the Stuff To Do Fair back in January. While I had heard of the Rollers over the years, I had no idea there was a women’s adult rugby club here in Lancaster. Curious, I started digging into these two teams and quickly began to realize that these types of adult sports serve a much bigger purpose than scorin...

Lancaster County’s Conestoga River is Pennsylvania’s 2026 River of the Year!  The River of the Year award honors a Pennsylvania waterway, raising awareness and recognizing conservation achievements by those who care for these awesome resources. It’s administered by the Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). “This...

Fringe festivals began back in 1947 when the International Festival of Music and Drama was planned in a post-war Edinburgh, Scotland. Eight Edinburgh theatre companies were left out, but decided to book their own festival in smaller, alternative venues around the city. Without an official connection to the larger festival, the acts performing on the fringe could be more open, accessible, and exper...

It’s the second in our two-episode coverage of the Stuff To Do Fair 2026. The fair went down in the gymnasium at Washington Elementary school in Lancaster, PA on a freezing Saturday, January 31, 2026. The gym was filled with over 50 organizations, clubs, and businesses that provide entertainment, hobbies, activities, lessons, and a ton of other “stuff to do” right here in Lancaster County. Organiz...

I walked into the gymnasium at Washington Elementary school in Lancaster, PA around 9:30 am on a bitter cold Saturday, January 31, 2026. The gym was buzzing with activity filled with people representing organizations, clubs, and businesses who provide entertainment, hobbies, activities, lessons, and a ton of other “stuff to do” here in Lancaster County. These folks were bustling around, setting up...

Who doesn’t love a warm cuppa something on a freezing cold day? Well, it’s been freezing cold outside for weeks here in Lancaster, so I checked in with some folks here in Lancaster County who specialize in serving up hot drinks. Heather Marston, owner of Pureblend Tea in Ephrata, joined me to talk about her special custom blends of high quality loose leaf teas and specialty hot chocolate, and wher...

For this So Good Lancaster Nonprofit Spotlight , we’re featuring Hourglass, a nonprofit communications organization created here in Lancaster nearly 30 years ago. The primary goal of Hourglass is to protect Lancaster County's unique character and quality of life while ensuring that future growth is socially, economically, and environmentally responsible. The organization's mission is exe...

On December 1, 2025 LNP, Lancaster’s local daily newspaper, ran an article about itself called “Nonprofit led by veteran journalist David Greene to acquire LNP | LancasterOnline”. The article announced plans for a new nonprofit to take over all of the newspaper’s assets as a gift from the current owner, Pennon, which also runs WITF, the National Public Radio affiliate station based in Harrisburg....

100 years ago, in 1925, a professional baseball team called the Harrisburg Giants played Sunday games right here in Lancaster at Rossmere Baseball Park, which is now the site of Lancaster Catholic High School. The team featured hall of fame  players and those games are now considered major league. Baseball historian Jeremy Raff joined us to tell the story of the Harrisburg Giants' time in Lan...

We’re leveling up with a peek inside Lancaster’s video game scene with Chris Trendler (operations partner at Decades) and Zac Gieg (CEO of Just Press Play). Discover how Decades blends great food and cocktails with bowling and a curated retro arcade. Plus, they recently opened a new outdoor bar with ice cream, boozy milkshakes, and lawn games. Then dive into the collecting boom with Zac as he trac...

This is the first in a series of episodes we’re introducing that we’ll periodically sprinkle into the feed called the So Good Lancaster Non-Profit Spotlights . On this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Susan Klapkin, the vice chair and treasurer of Lancaster County Women for Good, a local nonprofit giving circle with a mission of lifting up other nonprofit organizations that are making...

We’re taking a peek inside the vibrant pop-up scene in Lancaster with the founders of the Good Goods Market: Jami from Petals Flower Trike, Holly from Hillie Ceramics, and Murphy from The Good Murph. Discover how a dinner conversation sparked a creative collaboration that has blossomed into a beloved local market hosted at West Art . Our So Good Music feature is the atmospheric track 'Stories...

Jason Mundok takes a bite out of Lancaster’s donut scene with two Davids and a whole lot of sweet local flavor. David Burkholder of Achenbach’s Pastries shares how the iconic Leola bakery became home of the Long John and a community favorite for over 70 years. David Hiester from W Donuts talks innovation, expansion, and building community one handcrafted donut at a time. Plus, we debut our brand n...

We continue our exploration of the inaugural Stuff to Do Fair in Lancaster, featuring insightful conversations with local community leaders and organizations. Join Jason Mundok as he speaks with State Representative Izzy Smith Wade-El along with passionate individuals from Meet People Lancaster , Lancaster Bikes Coalition , and Embodyment Wellness Studio , Lancaster Home Brewers Club , Lancaster A...

Hey there, Goodies! In this episode, we’re diving into the first-ever Stuff to Do Fair in Lancaster. Jason chats with some awesome vendors about their clubs and activities. You’ll hear from Sav Thorpe Capizzi, the founder of the the Stuff To Do Fair, the Dutchland Rollers , the Pocket Books Shop , the African American Cultural Alliance , Closing Time Collective , RCW , PhotoJam and SoWe / Tenfold...

Jason Mundok uncovers Lancaster’s seedy history of brothels, beer, and vice. Joined by Alison Kibler, professor at Franklin and Marshall College and founder of the Lancaster Vice Project , they explore the city’s notorious red-light district along Water Street and how Lancaster became a destination for vice in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Jason also speaks with Chad Rieker, whose family’s brewi...

In this episode of So Good Lancaster, we explore the power of third places in Lancaster county. Host Jason Mundok is joined by Anne Kirby of The Candy Factory coworking + social club, Josh Gibbel and Rufus Deakin of West Art , and Katherine and Jason Horst of Horst Arts Center to discuss how their unique spaces are redefining connection in Lancaster. Learn how The Candy Factory fosters community t...

In episode 6 of So Good Lancaster, we celebrate some of the people and traditions that make the holidays in Lancaster truly magical. Host Jason Mundok sits down with Chris and Yana Brink, the creative duo behind the Christmas Spirit Light Show at Clipper Magazine Stadium. They share how their dream of a handmade light display turned into a dazzling holiday tradition, all while giving back to the c...

Episode 5 of So Good Lancaster explores the world of slow fashion and thrifting with Amanda McCarty, host of the Clotheshorse podcast , and Kate Farbo, Executive Director of Prism Thrift . Amanda opens up about her transition from the fast-paced fashion industry to advocating for slow fashion, while Kate shares Prism Thrift’s mission to provide an inclusive, welcoming space for everyone. Together,...

In Episode 4 of So Good Lancaster, Jason Mundok chats with Jennie Groff from Lancaster Sweet Shoppe and Stroopies , and Laura and Jason Will from Scratch Bakes about the magic of homemade treats. Jennie shares how her shop, famous for its chocolates, stroopwafels, and homemade ice cream, also creates meaningful jobs for resettled refugees. Laura talks about how she and her husband turned their hom...

In this episode of So Good Lancaster, host Jason Mundok dives into how art can combat loneliness and foster meaningful connections in Lancaster, PA. We hear from local creatives like Jo Davis and the team from Pennsylvania College of Art and Design’s Center for Creative Exploration about events like "Creative Release" and "Art Recess." These gatherings are all about having fun,...

In this first episode of So Good Lancaster, we chat with a handful of Lancastrians with very different Lancaster stories. Jaime Arroyo is the CEO of ASSETS , a local business resource that provides training and financing for entrepreneurs throughout Lancaster County. He is also serving as the Vice President of the Lancaster City Council. Jaime and his family moved to Lancaster from Puerto Rico whe...

I love me some Lancaster County breakfast! For our first foray into the local breakfast scene, I wanted to feature two of my absolute favorites. I’m joined by Gracie Volker and Jim Lorah, co-owners of Gracie’s on West Main in Leola, and Melissa Watro, owner of On Orange in Lancaster City. Gracie and Jim tell their wild origin story, including Gracie’s entry into the food industry at a bakery in St...

We are so excited to launch "So Good Lancaster",  your guide to the funky, interesting, and hidden gems of the area. From breakfast hotspots to nightlife, historical roots to modern attractions, we are bringing you the perspective straight from those who live, work and play in Lancaster county.  We want to hear from YOU! What do you think makes Lancaster So Good? Is there a special event...