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 with complementary items find themselves at the same events and provide snacks for each other.Danielle Landis, from Lickity Split and W Donuts, is a 20-year veteran of the scene who helps organize food truck festivals around the region. Danielle joined me in the So Good Media studio to chat about the ups and downs of working a truck, the camaraderie of the owners, and a few of the annual food truck festivals to enjoy. Cameos in this episode include David Hiester from W Donuts and Nathan Claycomb from Joe on the Go Coffee Co.Our So Good Music feature is “Oh Jeanine” by Sun Not Yellow, including a chat with songwriter and front man Jesse Barki.Links:Lickity SplitW DonutsJoe on the Go Coffee Co.Sun Not Yellow“Oh Jeanine” by Sun Not YellowFood Truck Festivals Danielle Helps Organize:Taste of New Holland Food Truck FestivalOccupational Development Center Food Truck FestLancaster’s Best Food Truck CompetitionDanielle’s Food Truck Picks:Walko Taco Food TruckRadish Food TruckThis is the final episode of season 1. See you soon for season 2!!!We want to hear from YOU! What do you think makes Lancaster So Good? Is there a special event or occasion coming up you want to highlight? Fill out the form on our website, and you could be featured in a future episode of So Good Lancaster.So Good Lancaster is produced by So Good Media at The Candy Factory, a coworking and social club in Lancaster, PA.Web: https://sogoodlancaster.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/SoGoodLancasterIG: https://www.instagram.com/sogoodlancasterYT: https://www.youtube.com/@sogoodmedia

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 scoring points and claiming bragging rights. They form friendships, provide opportunities for learning new skills, and build community.Through these two teams I was introduced to our very own women’s ice hockey team, the Lancaster Reapers. It turns out that this trio of adult women’s sports teams recently formed an informal collaborative alliance to help each other spread the word, grow attendance and interest, and even fundraise together. I wanted to learn more, so I welcomed Diosanny Rivera from the Dutchland Derby Rollers, Kelly Leibolt and Zimmy from Lancaster Reapers, and Alex Tarleton and Eva Dombrowski from the Knightmare and Thorns Ruby Clubs to the program to talk about their respective sports and teams, and find out why these kinds of teams are important.- JasonLinks:Dutchland Derby RollersLancaster ReapersThorns RugbyWe want to hear from YOU! What do you think makes Lancaster So Good? Is there a special event or occasion coming up you want to highlight? Fill out the form on our website, and you could be featured in a future episode of So Good Lancaster.So Good Lancaster is produced by So Good Media at The Candy Factory, a coworking and social club in Lancaster, PA.Web: https://sogoodlancaster.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/SoGoodLancasterIG: https://www.instagram.com/sogoodlancasterYT: https://www.youtube.com/@sogoodmedia

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 once-polluted river is an example of what can happen when we prioritize clean, healthy waterways. Its transformation has made the Conestoga a hub for outdoor recreation, providing a boost to the region and demonstrating that rivers build thriving communities.” -  DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn.So, who are the primary stewards of this Lancaster County waterway? The Conestoga River Club. On this episode of the podcast we’re talking about the Conestoga River with Conestoga River Club Executive Director Malinda Harnish Clatterbuck and club board member Steve Carlson.Links:Conestoga River Club2026 River of the YearDepartment of Conservation and Natural ResourcesWe want to hear from YOU! What do you think makes Lancaster So Good? Is there a special event or occasion coming up you want to highlight? Fill out the form on our website, and you could be featured in a future episode of So Good Lancaster.So Good Lancaster is produced by So Good Media at The Candy Factory, a coworking and social club in Lancaster, PA.Web: https://sogoodlancaster.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/SoGoodLancasterIG: https://www.instagram.com/sogoodlancasterYT: https://www.youtube.com/@sogoodmedia

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 experimental in nature. In the decades that followed, the idea of performing in alternative and found spaces spread and fringe festivals began popping up around the globe.While Philadelphia has been hosting a large fringe festival (over 300 acts in 2025) each September, and our closer neighbors, York and Harrisburg, have been hosting their version of the festival for many years, Lancaster has never had its own…until now.Lancaster Fringe Fest founders Caleb Corkery and Frith Rooney joined me on the program to talk about the inaugural Lancaster Fringe Festival, coming to Lancaster City on from May 21 through May 24, 2026. The festival will include forty performances across twenty venues plus street performances all around the city. Learn more about the festival at LancasterFringeFest.org or on Instagram and Facebook.Our So Good Music feature is “Good Ghost Goodbye” by Lancaster ambient, electronic, and atmospheric pop artist Dean Thomas. Stay ’til the end of the episode for a quick chat and to hear the full track.We want to hear from YOU! What do you think makes Lancaster So Good? Is there a special event or occasion coming up you want to highlight? Fill out the form on our website, and you could be featured in a future episode of So Good Lancaster.So Good Lancaster is produced by So Good Media at The Candy Factory, a coworking and social club in Lancaster, PA.Web: https://sogoodlancaster.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/SoGoodLancasterIG: https://www.instagram.com/sogoodlancasterYT: https://www.youtube.com/@sogoodmedia

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.Organized by Sav Thorpe Capizzi and state representative Izzy Smith Wade-El, this 2nd (annual) Stuff To Do Fair welcomed over 500 residents who braved the cold to come together to chat, share, and ultimately be in community with each other, learning about a bunch of what there is to do in Lancaster County.We were there representing The Candy Factory coworking + social club and So Good Lancaster with mic in hand, interviewing just a fraction of the vendors who were representing. Check out the previous episode of the program to hear the first part of this two-part series.On this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with:Jasmin Pantoja from Mambojaz StudioLuke Karpathios from Susquehanna TrekkersShannon from Closing Time CollectiveLola Omolabi from Hypnotic Pole FitnessDanny Mulligan from Danny and the Do-OversJW Spurlock from Lancaster Square DanceJess King from Lancaster County Local Journalism FundWe want to hear from YOU! What do you think makes Lancaster So Good? Is there a special event or occasion coming up you want to highlight? Fill out the form on our website, and you could be featured in a future episode of So Good Lancaster.So Good Lancaster is produced by So Good Media at The Candy Factory, a coworking and social club in Lancaster, PA.Web: https://sogoodlancaster.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/SoGoodLancasterIG: https://www.instagram.com/sogoodlancasterYT: https://www.youtube.com/@sogoodmedia

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 rows of tables scattered around the gym floor. By ten o’clock the doors were open, and the general public was welcomed by organizers Sav Thorpe Capizzi and state representative Izzy Smith Wade-El to the 2nd (annual) Stuff To Do Fair.Over 50 vendors and over 500 residents braved the cold to attend what might look like a job fair, but was actually just a place for the community to come together, to chat, to make new friends, and to learn about stuff they can do to get out of the house and be with others. The Stuff To Do Fair is 100% free, for both the vendors and the participants.We were there representing The Candy Factory coworking + social club and So Good Lancaster with mic in hand, interviewing just a fraction of the vendors who were representing. This is the first in a two-episode series covering the Stuff To Do Fair 2026. Stay tuned for part two in the next episode of the podcast.On this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with:Sav Thorpe Capizzi, organizer of Stuff To Do FairOlivia Polaski from Lancaster Bird ClubCorey Paternoster from The UpsideMayor Jaime Arroyo from the City of LancasterLaura Pauls-Thomas from Ride Roll and StrollHeather Davis from Write NowAngie Springer from Lancaster Improv PlayersWe want to hear from YOU! What do you think makes Lancaster So Good? Is there a special event or occasion coming up you want to highlight? Fill out the form on our website, and you could be featured in a future episode of So Good Lancaster.So Good Lancaster is produced by So Good Media at The Candy Factory, a coworking and social club in Lancaster, PA.Web: https://sogoodlancaster.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/SoGoodLancasterIG: https://www.instagram.com/sogoodlancasterYT: https://www.youtube.com/@sogoodmedia

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 where you can find her products around the county. I also had the pleasure of chatting with Nathan and Denise Claycomb from Joe on the Go Coffee Co. about how they landed in the coffee business based on a “simple” idea among coworkers. We also chatted about the ultra cozy Joe on the Go at Lampeter Cafe, a full-service cafe they opened a little over a year ago.As a little bonus, we were visited by Adam Grim and Ben Fuller, who launched The Lancaster Review this past fall. It’s a weekly newsletter highlighting fun stuff to do around Lancaster County, along with feature articles and profiles about local small businesses, like Pureblend Tea and Joe on the Go Coffee Co.! Tune in and listen while enjoying your favorite hot drink for cold weather.We want to hear from YOU! What do you think makes Lancaster So Good? Is there a special event or occasion coming up you want to highlight? Fill out the form on our website, and you could be featured in a future episode of So Good Lancaster.So Good Lancaster is produced by So Good Media at The Candy Factory, a coworking and social club in Lancaster, PA.Web: https://sogoodlancaster.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/SoGoodLancasterIG: https://www.instagram.com/sogoodlancasterYT: https://www.youtube.com/@sogoodmedia

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 executed by providing the community with reliable, fact-based, nonpartisan information through First Friday Forums, a monthly speaker series held at the Ware Center, and through a bi-weekly newsletter called Keeping Lancaster Current.I began reading the newsletter and attending the First Friday Forums during the summer of 2025 when The Candy Factory coworking + social club, our sister company, became a business level member of Hourglass. So far the experience has been fantastic. I’ve attended talks about major construction projects planned for the region, the impacts of national policy on local businesses, and a full session from our county commissioners and their plans for the new year. It’s an incredible resource to stay tapped into what’s happening in Lancaster and the possible effects on our way of life.It was a pleasure to chat with Hourglass’s Executive Director Lea Zikmund to learn more about the experience she is bringing to the organization, the history of Hourglass, and what the future holds.- Jason(all of these words came from my brain)Links:HourglassAnnual Commissioners Forum 2026 (YouTube)We want to hear from YOU! What do you think makes Lancaster So Good? Is there a special event or occasion coming up you want to highlight? Fill out the form on our website, and you could be featured in a future episode of So Good Lancaster.So Good Lancaster is produced by So Good Media at The Candy Factory, a coworking and social club in Lancaster, PA.Web: https://sogoodlancaster.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/SoGoodLancasterIG: https://www.instagram.com/sogoodlancasterYT: https://www.youtube.com/@sogoodmedia

David Greene is a McCaskey High School graduate who went on to cover the White House for the Baltimore Sun and National Public Radio, was co-host of Morning Edition, NPR’s national morning news program, and his now the host of a couple of shows produced by two of the largest public radio stations in the country: KCRW’s Left, Right, & Center and WHYY’s Sports in America. Shall we add newspaper publisher to David’s list of accomplishments? We will soon.On December 1, 2025 LNP | Lancaster Online, Lancaster’s local daily newspaper, ran an article about itself titled “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. David will act as the interim publisher of the newspaper until a permanent publisher takes over. Even after that, he will continue to serve on the paper’s board of directors.I caught up with David to talk about growing up in Lancaster, his journalism journey into public radio, and why it’s important for him and Lancaster County to work toward a solid future for high quality local journalism. David believes the foundation for that solid future lies in a nonprofit news model similar to one recently adopted by the Salt Lake Tribune in Salt Lake City, Utah. For profit newspapers are dying in the United States. David’s mission is to make sure that LNP, with a history in Lancaster that dates back to 1794, doesn’t just continue with business as usual, but reignites community engagement, innovates how local news is delivered, and ultimately thrives in a new chapter of local journalism here in Lancaster.At the time of our conversation, the transfer of assets had still not been approved by the state Attorney General’s office, but David was optimistic that it would happen soon.- Jason(all of these words came from my brain)Links:The LNP article published on December 1, 2025KCRW’s Left, Right & CenterWHYY’s Sports in AmericaDavid Greene is Obsessed podcastWe want to hear from YOU! What do you think makes Lancaster So Good? Is there a special event or occasion coming up you want to highlight? Fill out the form on our website, and you could be featured in a future episode of So Good Lancaster.So Good Lancaster is produced by So Good Media at The Candy Factory, a coworking and social club in Lancaster, PA.Web: https://sogoodlancaster.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/SoGoodLancasterIG: https://www.instagram.com/sogoodlancasterYT: https://www.youtube.com/@sogoodmedia

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 Lancaster, along with a celebration of these games in partnership with other local organizations like the Lancaster Stormers. Stormers president Michael Reynolds also joined the conversation to give us the history of team and their stadium, Penn Medicine Park, that has been a staple in the community for over 20 years.Our So Good Music feature is “Pure Gold” by Bad Hints. Stay ’til the end of the episode for a quick chat with Jes Plain and to hear the full track.Links:Harrisburg GiantsLancaster StormersChristmas Spirit Light ShowBad Hints“Pure Gold” on Spotify | YouTubeWe want to hear from YOU! What do you think makes Lancaster So Good? Is there a special event or occasion coming up you want to highlight? Fill out the form on our website, and you could be featured in a future episode of So Good Lancaster.So Good Lancaster is produced by So Good Media at The Candy Factory, a coworking and social club in Lancaster, PA.Web: https://sogoodlancaster.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/SoGoodLancasterIG: https://www.instagram.com/sogoodlancasterYT: https://www.youtube.com/@sogoodmedia

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 traces his path from kid collector to launching a tournament-ready megastore that brings gamers and hobbyists together.Our So Good Music feature is “Black Cherry Waterloo” by Lancaster alt-rock band Super Vehicle. Stay ’til the end of the episode for a quick chat and to hear the full track.Links:DecadesJust Press PlaySuper Vehicle"Black Cherry Waterloo" on Spotify / YouTubeWe want to hear from YOU! What do you think makes Lancaster So Good? Is there a special event or occasion coming up you want to highlight? Fill out the form on our website, and you could be featured in a future episode of So Good Lancaster.So Good Lancaster is produced by So Good Media at The Candy Factory, a coworking and social club in Lancaster, PA.Web: https://sogoodlancaster.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/SoGoodLancasterIG: https://www.instagram.com/sogoodlancasterYT: https://www.youtube.com/@sogoodmedia

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 a positive impact in our community. This group of over 200 Lancaster Women use a giving circle model where small donations are collected and distributed as a lump sum grant to one of three nonprofits that pitch at a quarterly Gather and Grant event.Links:Lancaster County Women for GoodGrapevineTLC (Tenfold)Lancaster Farm SanctuaryA Week Away FoundationWe want to hear from YOU! What do you think makes Lancaster So Good? Is there a special event or occasion coming up you want to highlight? Fill out the form on our website, and you could be featured in a future episode of So Good Lancaster.So Good Lancaster is produced by So Good Media at The Candy Factory, a coworking and social club in Lancaster, PA.Web: https://sogoodlancaster.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/SoGoodLancasterIG: https://www.instagram.com/sogoodlancasterYT: https://www.youtube.com/@sogoodmedia

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 Untold' by indie R&B artist Christline. Stay ‘til the end of the episode for a chat with Christline about the song and to hear the full track. And look out for our full interview with Christline on our socials.Links:Good Goods MarketPetals Flower TrikeHilly CeramicsThe Good MurphChristlineStories Untold on SpotifyWe want to hear from YOU! What do you think makes Lancaster So Good? Is there a special event or occasion coming up you want to highlight? Fill out the form on our website, and you could be featured in a future episode of So Good Lancaster.So Good Lancaster is produced by So Good Media at The Candy Factory, a coworking and social club in Lancaster, PA.Web: https://sogoodlancaster.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/SoGoodLancasterIG: https://www.instagram.com/sogoodlancasterYT: https://www.youtube.com/@sogoodmedia

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 new So Good Music segment featuring Lancaster singer-songwriter Joe Lacombe and his track “Pattern.” From donuts to tunes, this episode is all about the local things that bring us together.Links:Achenbach's PastriesW DonutsJoe Lacombe - PatternWe want to hear from YOU! What do you think makes Lancaster So Good? Is there a special event or occasion coming up you want to highlight? Fill out the form on our website, and you could be featured in a future episode of So Good Lancaster.So Good Lancaster is produced by So Good Media at The Candy Factory, a coworking and social club in Lancaster, PA.Web: https://sogoodlancaster.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/SoGoodLancasterIG: https://www.instagram.com/sogoodlancasterYT: https://www.youtube.com/@sogoodmedia

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 Asian American Pacific Islanders, Downtown Lanc Zine, and Lancaster Improv Players. Discover the vibrant community spirit of Lancaster and learn about the various activities and events that bring people together.We want to hear from YOU! What do you think makes Lancaster So Good? Is there a special event or occasion coming up you want to highlight? Fill out the form on our website, and you could be featured in a future episode of So Good Lancaster.So Good Lancaster is produced by So Good Media at The Candy Factory, a coworking and social club in Lancaster, PA.Web: https://sogoodlancaster.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/SoGoodLancasterIG: https://www.instagram.com/sogoodlancasterYT: https://www.youtube.com/@sogoodmedia

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! We’ll explore some of the fun opportunities waiting for you here in Lancaster, PA. So, pop in those headphones and enjoy the convo!We want to hear from YOU! What do you think makes Lancaster So Good? Is there a special event or occasion coming up you want to highlight? Fill out the form on our website, and you could be featured in a future episode of So Good Lancaster.So Good Lancaster is produced by So Good Media at The Candy Factory, a coworking and social club in Lancaster, PA.Web: https://sogoodlancaster.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/SoGoodLancasterIG: https://www.instagram.com/sogoodlancasterYT: https://www.youtube.com/@sogoodmedia

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 brewing legacy offers a unique perspective on the local beer scene. Chad shares how his family’s Rieker Star Brewery, which was active during the same period, navigated Prohibition and he discusses how Lancaster’s brewing culture is thriving today. Tune in for an eye-opening journey through Lancaster's past and present, from hidden vices to a booming craft beer scene.Find Lancaster Vice on Instagram and Facebook.We want to hear from YOU! What do you think makes Lancaster So Good? Is there a special event or occasion coming up you want to highlight? Fill out the form on our website, and you could be featured in a future episode of So Good Lancaster.So Good Lancaster is produced by So Good Media at The Candy Factory, a coworking and social club in Lancaster, PA.Web: https://sogoodlancaster.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/SoGoodLancasterIG: https://www.instagram.com/sogoodlancasterYT: https://www.youtube.com/@sogoodmedia

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 through coworking, how West Art has become Lancaster’s living room for creativity, and how Horst Art Center creates intimate, hands-on experiences for all ages. These third places are about more than just gathering, they’re about building relationships, sharing ideas, and fighting the isolation many of us feel. Whether you’re looking for inspiration or just want to connect with your community, this episode will leave you ready to dive into some of Lancaster’s thriving third places.Find the Stuff To Do Fair on Instagram and Facebook!We want to hear from YOU! What do you think makes Lancaster So Good? Is there a special event or occasion coming up you want to highlight? Fill out the form on our website, and you could be featured in a future episode of So Good Lancaster.So Good Lancaster is produced by So Good Media at The Candy Factory, a coworking and social club in Lancaster, PA.Web: https://sogoodlancaster.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/SoGoodLancasterIG: https://www.instagram.com/sogoodlancasterYT: https://www.youtube.com/@sogoodmedia

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 community. We also meet Francis, Lancaster’s biggest Christmas “Fran-atic,” who spreads holiday cheer 365 days a year with her over-the-top themed decorations. Plus, Joel and Shaun from Lancaster LEADS join the conversation to share how their iconic wreaths and Christmas tree decorations create a festive atmosphere downtown, attracting visitors and encouraging the community to shop local and support small businesses. It’s a heartwarming celebration of holiday cheer!We want to hear from YOU! What do you think makes Lancaster So Good? Is there a special event or occasion coming up you want to highlight? Fill out the form on our website, and you could be featured in a future episode of So Good Lancaster.So Good Lancaster is produced by So Good Media at The Candy Factory, a coworking and social club in Lancaster, PA.Web: https://sogoodlancaster.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/SoGoodLancasterIG: https://www.instagram.com/sogoodlancasterYT: https://www.youtube.com/@sogoodmedia

The slow fashion movement is growing. It’s a push back against the fast fashion industry that encourages us to think of clothing as disposable. Fast fashion is terrible for the environment and not good for your wallet either.Amanda McCarty is the host of the Clotheshorse podcast, a show dedicated to spreading the word about the benefits of thrifting, upcycling, and buying and wearing what already exists. She joined me to talk about her transition from a career in the fast-paced fashion industry to becoming a nationally known advocate for slow fashion.Also on the program is Kate Farbo, Executive Director of Prism Thrift, a downtown Lancaster thrift store whose mission is to create an inclusive and welcoming space, particularly for Lancaster’s queer community and city residents who might otherwise not be able to visit the plethora of thrift stores in the county. Prism specializes in clothes that celebrate individuality while remaining affordable.I encourage you to check out Prism Thrift, and other thrift stores in Lancaster, to find your own unique style and personal brand, while saving money, and taking one small step to cutting waste and helping the environment.- Jason(all of these words came from my brain)Links:Clotheshorse Podcast (Instagram)Prism ThriftWe want to hear from YOU! What do you think makes Lancaster So Good? Is there a special event or occasion coming up you want to highlight? Fill out the form on our website, and you could be featured in a future episode of So Good Lancaster.So Good Lancaster is produced by So Good Media at The Candy Factory, a coworking and social club in Lancaster, PA.Web: https://sogoodlancaster.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/SoGoodLancasterIG: https://www.instagram.com/sogoodlancasterYT: https://www.youtube.com/@sogoodmedia

What do sweets have to do with refugees? For Jennie Groff it means everything. She is co-owner of Stroopies and The Sweet Shoppe here in Lancaster. They have been on a mission for over a decade to provide meaningful employment to resettled refugee women in Lancaster, PA. They are known for their deliciously delightful Dutch-inspired Stroopwaffels that are made from scratch and are sold at The Sweet Shoppe on Duke St. in Lancaster City, along with homemade ice cream and other sweet treats.Another Lancaster County business that focuses on making sweets (among many other things) from scratch is Scratch Bakes, headquartered in Ephrata with a second location in Lancaster City. Owners Laura and Jason Will join me to share their origin story when Laura started baking cupcakes in their townhouse and selling them on Facebook. Scratch Bakes has grown into two full service cafes, serving more than just sweets. They have a passion for creating high quality foods from scratch, including soups, sandwich sauces, and their incredible salad dressings.Check out these two beloved small businesses for some incredible treats made from scratch right here in Lancaster County.- Jason(all of these words came from my brain)Links:The Sweet ShoppeScratch BakesWe want to hear from YOU! What do you think makes Lancaster So Good? Is there a special event or occasion coming up you want to highlight? Fill out the form on our website, and you could be featured in a future episode of So Good Lancaster.So Good Lancaster is produced by So Good Media at The Candy Factory, a coworking and social club in Lancaster, PA.Web: https://sogoodlancaster.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/SoGoodLancasterIG: https://www.instagram.com/sogoodlancasterYT: https://www.youtube.com/@sogoodmedia

We’re living in a state of hyper-connectivity. We are all carrying around super computers in our pockets that are connected to the Internet 24 hours a day. Yet, we are in the midst of a loneliness epidemic here in the United States. The Surgeon General recently compared the health risks of social isolation to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. But here in Lancaster county, we’re finding creative ways to connect and fight this loneliness epidemic.Natalie and Salina from the Pennsylvania College of Art and Design’s Center for Creative Exploration host a monthly event called Art Recess at Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse. It’s a free gathering, with no registration required and no pressure around anything other than creating and connecting, with other humans. It’s an opportunity to socialize while letting creativity lead the way.Jo Davis hosts a gathering called Creative Release at The Candy Factory coworking + social club. In this open studio environment, Jo creates a welcoming judgement free space where people can sit with others adn explore their creativity. Whether you’re an experienced artist or a total newbie, all are welcome.These art gatherings build a stronger community while offering an antidote to loneliness, one creative session at a time.- Jason(all of these words came from my brain)Links:Pennsylvania College of Art & Design Center for Creative ExplorationZoetropolis Cinema StillhouseJo DavisCreative ReleaseWe want to hear from YOU! What do you think makes Lancaster So Good? Is there a special event or occasion coming up you want to highlight? Fill out the form on our website, and you could be featured in a future episode of So Good Lancaster.So Good Lancaster is produced by So Good Media at The Candy Factory, a coworking and social club in Lancaster, PA.Web: https://sogoodlancaster.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/SoGoodLancasterIG: https://www.instagram.com/sogoodlancasterYT: https://www.youtube.com/@sogoodmedia

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 Strasburg after Jim convinced her to take a slice of fresh baked apple pie to the job interview. Although Jim was reluctant to get back into the restaurant business, after Gracie gained some experience at the bakery, the couple decided to buy the restaurant that became Gracie’s on West Main, despite being told by friends and family that it was a terrible idea. Well, years later we know that Gracie and Jim were right and the naysayers were wrong.Melissa Watro came back to Lancaster County after being away for 20 years. Upon her return she was able to realize her dream of owning a restaurant when she purchased the beloved Wish You Were Here on Orange St. in Lancaster City back in 2010. Melissa added her own touches to the space creating a delightfully cozy environment. She commissioned local artists to decorate the space and even employed her brother to make barstools for a newly added counter.Lancaster City Council Vice President, and episode one guest, Jaime Arroyo, makes a cameo and a bold claim that Lancaster has "one of the best breakfast scenes in the country." Enjoy this peek behind the curtain of just two of the many restaurants and cafes that make up the Lancaster breakfast scene.- Jason(all of these words came from my brain)Links:Gracie’s on West MainOn OrangeWe want to hear from YOU! What do you think makes Lancaster So Good? Is there a special event or occasion coming up you want to highlight? Fill out the form on our website, and you could be featured in a future episode of So Good Lancaster.So Good Lancaster is produced by So Good Media at The Candy Factory, a coworking and social club in Lancaster, PA.Web: https://sogoodlancaster.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/SoGoodLancasterIG: https://www.instagram.com/sogoodlancasterYT: https://www.youtube.com/@sogoodmedia

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 when he was a child.Kendra Wolf is a relatively recent Lancaster transplant who has lived all across the U.S. She moved to Lancaster to attend Lancaster Bible College just before the COVID pandemic in 2020. Since then she started a business called Unique Lancaster Experiences, providing tours and fun culturally enriching group activities in Lancaster.Robert Diggs (better known as just Diggs) came to Lancaster in 2009 to attend Franklin and Marshall College. Diggs stuck around and settled here in Lancaster after graduating in 2013, which is what he considers the start of his real Lancaster journey. Since growing up in Brooklyn, NY, Diggs offers a unique perspective about our little city that is sometimes referred to as “the new Brooklyn” or “little Brooklyn”.Beatrice Zorilla grew up in Ephrata here in Lancaster county, but spent several years (including middle school) in Honduras. She is a freelance designer and photographer who has traveled the world. She really appreciates the cultural mix in Lancaster that has developed over the years through the international organizations that have helped settle refugees in Lancaster County for the past several decades.These perspectives bring just a small fraction of the incredible diversity that makes up Lancaster City and all of Lancaster County. As the podcast unfolds, we’ll be bringing in more and more perspectives about what makes Lancaster such a great place to live through features and stories of those who make it so. This is just the beginning and I thank you for joining me on this journey. Stay good, Lancaster, stay good!- Jason(all of these words came from my brain)We want to hear from YOU! What do you think makes Lancaster So Good? Is there a special event or occasion coming up you want to highlight? Fill out the form on our website, and you could be featured in a future episode of So Good Lancaster.So Good Lancaster is produced by So Good Media at The Candy Factory, a coworking and social club in Lancaster, PA.Web: https://sogoodlancaster.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/SoGoodLancasterIG: https://www.instagram.com/sogoodlancasterYT: https://www.youtube.com/@sogoodmedia

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 or occasion coming up you want to highlight? Fill out the form on our website, and you could be featured in a future episode of So Good Lancaster.So Good Lancaster is produced by So Good Media at The Candy Factory, a coworking and social club in Lancaster, PA.Web: https://sogoodlancaster.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/SoGoodLancasterIG: https://www.instagram.com/sogoodlancasterYT: https://www.youtube.com/@sogoodmedia