Good morning, Lancaster.

A Lancaster father and daughter returned home safely Thursday after being stranded in Dubai for five days when missile alerts and canceled flights halted their planned trip to Southeast Asia.

They secured an evacuation flight with help from the U.S. State Department and Rep. Lloyd Smucker’s office.

United Way chapters in the Susquehanna Valley are offering free tax preparation services through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program to help individuals and families earning up to $70K, with trained volunteers available by appointment—supporting community members as tax season nears.

Lancaster County Women for Good hosted its first Coffee, Charity and Connections event on Monday in Manheim Township (a drop-in networking meet for nonprofit women) and plans a Gather and Grant on May 13 at Southern Market.

Riverfest 2026 will light all 26 piers on the Columbia-Wrightsville bridge from June 26-28, sponsored by the Louise Steinman von Hess Foundation to honor the bridge's historic burning in 1863; the lighting will create a striking display visible along the Susquehanna River.

Motorists in Lancaster have seen gas prices climb statewide since Feb.

27, with today's average topping $3.50 per gallon due to global market shifts (including tensions in the Middle East) affecting supply.

WellSpan Health launches Fresh Take Eatery at York Hospital to provide 24/7 on-demand meals for patients and staff — the AI-powered kitchen occupies 400 sqft and doubles dining capacity for the 10,000 daily campus visitors.

Eleven top Mid-Penn girls will compete for state medals at Bucknell from Wednesday through Saturday.

They are seeded in Class 2A and 3A events — each aiming to break records and advance their varsity careers.

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.

Mark Lowry Concert

3:00 – 4:30 p.m. — American Music Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the humor and musical talent of Mark Lowry, famed for his iconic Christmas song.

Art Battle Lancaster

6:30-10 p.m. — West Art — Auction admission — Experience a thrilling live painting competition with local artists and a chance to bid on unique artworks.

Riverdance

8-11 p.m. — American Music Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the mesmerizing choreography and classic Irish music in this worldwide phenomenon.

Zenkaikon 2026

7:15-8 p.m. — Lancaster County Convention Center — Cost not specified — Immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of anime, manga, gaming, and fantasy culture.

Zenkaikon 2026

Various times — Lancaster County Convention Center — Entry fee varies — Dive into a world of anime, manga, and gaming at this fan-driven convention.

Handmade Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings Workshop

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen — $50 materials fee — Create your own beautiful pair of handmade sterling silver hoop earrings in this beginner-friendly class.

Dinner & Drinks at Funck's

6-8 p.m. — Funck's Restaurant — $1.00 per person — Connect with others over dinner and trivia in a relaxed atmosphere.