Project Type: Cover Stories

Susquehanna Style’s 2023 Women of Strength

When Heather Valudes found out she’d been named a Woman of Strength, she wasn’t sure she fit the bill.

“When I think about my work, strength isn’t always the first word that comes to mind,” says Valudes, 37. “But I do think I persevere a lot—I’m tenacious, and I show up in the work I do.”

That work includes being named the first female president and CEO of the Lancaster Chamber last year—a milestone year in which the chamber celebrated its 150th anniversary… Continue reading Susquehanna Style’s 2023 Women of Strength

Bringing the Brockie Mansion Back to Life

Gabrielle Messina remembers the moment she fell in love with the Brockie Mansion. 

She hadn’t even stepped inside—she was standing on the doorstep, waiting for the real estate agent. Her husband, Frank, had convinced her to come see the historic York mansion.

And as Gabrielle gazed through the glass, into the home’s foyer, her eyes rested on the foyer’s original, circa-1912 carved sandstone fireplace… Continue reading Bringing the Brockie Mansion Back to Life

A Vehicle for Good

Sliding behind the wheel of a shiny new convertible is how many people imagine celebrating their 50th birthday.

But as Father Leo Patalinghug approached his 50th milestone, his wheels turned in a different direction. Continue reading A Vehicle for Good

Pickers’ Paradise

“Everything old is new again.” 

This phrase is a way of life for more than a dozen antique centers throughout the Gettysburg area. Whether you have an eye for antiques, enjoy vintage finds, like DIY trash-turned-treasure projects, seek collectibles, or simply want to step back in time, we’ve got you covered in this guide to antiquing in Adams County. Continue reading Pickers’ Paradise