Lancaster, Penna. is officially on the radar, my friends. While the county in general is known for its quaint farming landscapes, Lancaster City is experiencing a cultural rebirth and people are beginning to take notice.
This past weekend I dropped by the newly opened Apple Store in Park City Center and found it packed to the gills with Mac enthusiasts. I must say, this kind of excitement around an icon like Apple can only mean more good things for our own version of small-town USA.
A few months ago I chatted with the manager of Iron Hill Brewery, a restaurant and micro-brewery with most of its locations in the greater Philadelphia area. She said they opened in Lancaster because they recognized it as a growing community with excellent investment opportunities. Apparently Apple did too.
There’s an excitement in the air around here that’s palpable. You feel it when you walk the streets. You see it in your neighbor’s eyes. You hear it when talking with local shopowners. It’s a great place to live, work and play. There’s no place I’d rather be right now.