Today
in Lancaster
Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Animal Rescue Inc. in New Freedom, a decades-old shelter caring for 300-400 animals, is getting support from Give Local York, a county-wide 24-hour day of giving that begins this week; donations will help pay for food + medical care + supplies for the animals amid rising pet surrenders. WGAL
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Wren Kitchens closed its US showrooms and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on Friday, Apr. 24, leaving PA customers with unfinished kitchens — its website noted the shutdown and Home Depot-hosted studios were also closed. Daily Voice
- ➤ Nothing Bundt Cakes is launching a new Mother's Day collection featuring Bundtlet Towers & Bundtinis with floral designs and a sweepstakes for a $4,000 Visa gift card; treats will soon be available at local stores in York, Lancaster, Harrisburg, and Camp Hill. FOX43
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Southern Market in Lancaster was named the nation’s second-best food hall by USA Today as part of the 10Best Readers Choice Awards. The public voted on a shortlist selected by experts, with High Street Place in Boston earning the top ranking. WGAL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Garden Spot High School FFA students learned trout care and conservation from That Fish Place - That Pet Place, a Trout in the Classroom partner, before joining a trout release on Monday in Brecknock Township. FOX43
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is offering free pocket meadow kits to help homeowners turn lawns into eco-friendly meadows that need less mowing and attract local wildlife. Registration opens today at 9 a.m. on the DCNR website, and kits will ship the week of May 11. WGAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Middlesex Township planning commission recommended board approval for early data center plans that promise a 50% lighting reduction and creek preservation; residents remain concerned about blasting impacts on homes and property values as they await the final vote on May 6. WGAL
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Chellas Arepa Kitchen in Lancaster visited FOX43 this month to showcase its new brisket burger with pork tamales, special fruit drinks, and house-made chips—Luis and Diego Quiroz prepared the dish for upcoming outdoor get-togethers at their Hempstead Road and Queen Street locations. FOX43
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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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