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Posts From: January 2026

Warm Up This Winter: Best Coffee Shops, Bakeries, and Bookstores in the SRV

By Lisa Z. Leighton on Jan. 22, 2026

Winter time is synonymous with comforting drinks – and cozy places to settle in and catch up with a good book or a good friend. Introspection for the win! Fortunately, the SRV has a variety of locally-owned coffee shops, bookstores, and bakery to lift your spirits and reconnect you with others (and…

Indoor Activities to Enjoy this Winter in the SRV

By Lisa Z. Leighton on Jan. 12, 2026

As I’m writing this, the Susquehanna River Valley is being drenched with a soaking rain, after a few weeks of blustery snowy and icy weather. Winter has settled in, but inclement weather doesn’t need to be a downer, in fact it can be a spark to embark on a day of indoor fun with family or friends…