Good morning, Lancaster.

A Lancaster LEGO resale shop raised $36,855 in a holiday fundraiser organized by Brick Heads co-owner Ron Daggett for Jamie Reynolds (14) with Duchenne muscular dystrophy to cover a wheelchair-accessible van, healthcare, and a special trip.

Donors far exceeded their goal, surpassing an estimated $8,000 needed.

Lancaster County School District faces nearly $10M in a 2024-2025 budget gap mainly due to a software error and overspending on salaries, healthcare, and transportation — its proposed Multi-Year Budget Strategy may include a 4.7% tax hike, with updates due in March.

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued a code orange air quality alert yesterday for Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York counties as an inversion trapped pollutants near the ground, prompting officials to advise sensitive groups (children, older adults, and those with asthma or heart disease) to limit outdoor activity.

New data from Pennsylvania’s ACA marketplace, Pennie, shows that 85,000 of 486,000 enrollees dropped coverage in 2026 due to rising costs as tax credits expired — with average premiums up by 102% and some tripling.

Team USA shut out Canada 5-0 on Tuesday afternoon in Olympic play to improve to 4-0.

Canada was shut out for the first time in 42 games and PA-connected Tessa Janecke added an assist as the team readies for Friday’s quarterfinal round.

Financial Budgeting Made Easy with SCORE Mentor Louis Davenport

7:30-9:00 a.m. — DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Lancaster — Free entry — Learn essential financial budgeting strategies and tools for growing your business.

Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special

8:30-9:30 p.m. — Barshinger Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical night of romantic music performed by a live string quartet in a stunning candlelit atmosphere.

Leading Ladies Summit

A full day of practical, high-quality education that helps women business owners think sharper, lead stronger, and make smarter decisions. Use code LLS26 for a $75 ticket.

Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons

6-7 p.m. — Barshinger Center — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons played by a string quartet accompanied by candlelight.

The Drifters, The Platters, and Cornell Gunter's Coasters

3-6 p.m. — American Music Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable evening of classic hits from rock and roll legends.

David Nail Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Tellus 360 — Tickets start at $153 — Experience an unforgettable night with country music star David Nail.

Air Supply Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — American Music Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the iconic harmonies and timeless hits of Air Supply live in concert.

Lamb Of God Album Release Celebration

5-6 p.m. — Dreaming Human — Buy Tickets — Celebrate the release of a 10th album at the record store with exclusive activities.