Sarah Patel

Reporter · Manheim, PA

Sarah is a food enthusiast with a degree in Culinary Arts from The Culinary Institute of America. She has spent the last 5 years writing for food blogs and local publications, where she focused on Lancaster's vibrant dining scene.

2 stories from Sarah Patel in Mount Lebanon

NewDining

8 Pennsylvania restaurants named among OpenTable’s Top 100 in America for 2026

PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) -- Eight Philadelphia restaurants are earning national recognition after being named among OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026. The annual list, released by OpenTable, highlights restaurants across the country that diners sought out and loved over the past year....

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A public library in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, showcasing its welcoming entrance.

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Lancaster County voters reject property tax to fund public libraries

On a chilly Tuesday evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, the vibrant community of Lancaster County held its breath in anticipation of the election results. The flickering lights of homes and storefronts reflected the hopes and concerns of residents. Among them was a mother of three, her...

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