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in Lancaster
Friday, April 24th, 2026
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lancaster and Lebanon Habitat for Humanity is celebrating 40 years with its 40 for 40 volunteer campaign during National Volunteer Week. Volunteers will work on roofs, interior framing and other tasks at the Habitat ReStore and five new builds in Columbia, helping over 300 local families. WGAL
- ➤ Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity is hosting its 40 for 40 volunteer and fundraising drive through Saturday, Apr. 25 to mark 40 years of building affordable homes. Volunteers will work at the Linden Street Build (440 North 4th Street, Columbia) and the Habitat ReStore (1061 Manheim Pike). FOX43
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, April 22, a worker at Forgotten Friend Reptile Rescue fell through the ceiling into a room with snake enclosures, catching himself on exposed studs and avoiding injury (no injuries were reported). Daily Voice
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Roy Rogers plans to expand its presence in the Susquehanna Valley with three standalone locations, including one confirmed near the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre on Centerville Road in East Hempfield Township. The chain currently serves only turnpike rest areas & will announce details for the Harrisburg and Mechanicsburg stores later. WGAL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A report by the Environmental Working Group released Thursday finds over 62 million Americans may be exposed to high nitrate levels in tap water, linking the contaminant to risks like cancer and birth defects. Lancaster residents are advised to check local water quality with available zip code data. WGAL
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Long Island Ducks vs. Lancaster Stormers
7:59 p.m. — Penn Medicine Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting matchup between the Long Island Ducks and Lancaster Stormers.
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Trivia Night at Southern Market
7-9 p.m. — Southern Market Lancaster — $1 off beer and wine — Engage in a fun-filled evening of trivia with friends while enjoying great drinks and exciting prizes.
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JOSHUA Live at Sight & Sound
3:00 p.m. — Sight & Sound Theatres — Ticket prices vary — Experience the biblical story of Joshua come to life on stage in an engaging musical performance.
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Turn It Up Dance Challenge
May 8-10 — Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square — Registration required — Experience a vibrant dance competition with opportunities for scholarships and industry recognition.
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The Planets Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Gardner Theatre — Cost Information Not Provided — Experience a breathtaking finale with Holst's The Planets and stunning NASA imagery.
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May Sing Along Brunch
10 AM - 2 PM — Trio Bar And Grill — Free entry — Enjoy brunch cocktails and belting out tunes with friends in a judgment-free zone.
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All Shook Up
Matinee 11:30 a.m. & Evening 6:00 p.m. — Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre — $32-83 — Experience the hip-swiveling music of Elvis Presley in a delightful musical adventure.
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