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Thursday, January 16th, 2025

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Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster County announces its reopening on April 15, 2025, with a season full of events such as the Eggcellent Easter Celebration, Duke's Lagoon, and Happy Hauntings, alongside a job fair to hire over 700 team members.  WGAL
  • Lancaster County shelter director emphasizes the growing need for resources to address rising homelessness, especially under cold conditions, and highlights recent government action allocating $460,000 in grant funds to assist.  WGAL
  • In Lancaster, advocates for the homeless propose a 'Right to Rest Ordinance' to protect the unhoused from being fined or harassed for sleeping outdoors.  Local 21 News

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • An Amtrak train collided with a student in Lancaster County on Sunday; the student was trespassing, but the incident was not fatal.  WGAL
  • A crash on Route 30 in Lancaster County causes traffic delays over the Susquehanna River, with emergency crews responding around 6:30 a.m.  WGAL

CRIME NEWS

  • An 18-year-old was arrested and a juvenile was detained following a shooting in Lancaster County that left another teenager hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.  PennLive
  • A woman is recovering after being unintentionally injured during a shootout stemming from an alleged drug deal outside a Pennsylvania convenience store.  Local 21 News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Club 90s Presents: 2000s Night at Tellus360

    The event features a nostalgic celebration of the 2000s music and culture at Tellus360 in Lancaster, PA.

    Sat, 1/18/25

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  • Pack the Park Donation Drive

    The 4th annual Pack the Park event at Clipper Magazine Stadium invites community members to donate non-perishable food and essential items for those in need.

    Mon, 1/20/25

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  • TUSK: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

    TUSK has been performing as The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute since 2008, delivering an engaging homage to the iconic band.

    Fri, 1/31/25

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  • Lancaster Lunar New Year Festival

    The Lunar New Year Festival at Ewell Plaza features popular Filipino food and celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander culture in Lancaster City.

    Sun, 2/2/25

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  • Nfinity All Star Grand Prix Lancaster 2025 Cheer Competition

    The Nfinity All Star Grand Prix Lancaster 2025 is an in-person cheer competition taking place in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, offering bids for The Summit and D2 Summit.

    Sat, 2/8/25

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  • Jesus Christ Superstar at Fulton Theatre

    Experience the musical Jesus Christ Superstar performed at the Fulton Theatre in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

    Wed, 2/12/25

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  • Jesus Christ Superstar at Fulton Theatre

    The iconic rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar will be performed at Fulton Theatre in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

    Thu, 2/13/25

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REAL ESTATE

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