Crystal Weaver
Crystal is a visionary who enjoys creating businesses that contribute specifically to the social landscape of Lancaster city.
Her specific passion and experience is in creating job opportunities within the hospitality sector that are meaningful, empowering, and forward thinking. Crystal loves connecting people and places in ways that have lasting impact. Her strong work ethic and commitment to the city have been evident in the success of Prince St Cafe, Passenger Coffee Roasting, as well as prior city business ventures in a market stand and residential housing.
Despite her upbringing on a working farm in Millersville, Crystal has lived in Lancaster city for over a decade and cannot imagine life any other way.
Kyle Sollenberger
Ideas need architects to translate them into the real world, and Kyle knows how to bring them to life—through spaces, people, pixels, and building codes.
He is an entrepreneur, designer, husband, and father with a passion for creating companies that offer world-class experiences.
Before starting Commons, Kyle founded and led design and product for several technology startups in Pennsylvania and San Francisco, working with companies such as Samsung, ExactTarget, and Byliner.
In 2023, Kyle opened Passerine, a farm-to-table restaurant in Lancaster, where he continues his commitment to sustainability and local sourcing, partnering with small farmers and artisans to create an exceptional dining experience. Passerine is open for dinner service on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 5pm - 10pm and for Brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10pm - 3pm.