"I can't wait to see some of the big conventions."

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Don't hold your breath. Most of what you will see you could have seen if you had spent any time previously hanging out at the Lancaster Host or Willow Valley.

Whether or not the facility excels, said Rudy and Ann DeLaurentis, owners of Concord House Real Estate, the design already has.

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We they handing out "magic mushrooms" on the tour? What design? An urban Courtyard by Marriott slapped behind the facade of an old building. Give me a break. New and nice...YES, an architectural masterpiece...I don't think so.

"Don't hold your breath. Most of what you will see you could have seen if you had spent any time previously hanging out at the Lancaster Host or Willow Valley."

Yea, you're probably right. When was the last time the Pennsylvania League of Cities was hosted by either the Lancaster Host or Willow Valley? Was it around... NEVER?

The ONLY reason the Pennsylvania League of Cities is being held in downtown Lancaster THIS year is because Mayor Rick Gray is on their board, and he did everything possible to get their convention to come here. Otherwise, it would have been held in whatever city did the most lobbying.

So, just out of curiosity, since Mayor Gray is so powerful and influential would the PA League of Cities have held their event here in Lancaster if the only options were Willow Valley and Lancaster Host?

Probably not. Gray would most likely not promote an event outside of the city limits.