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in Lancaster
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A report by the Lancaster County Homelessness Coalition shows 665 people experienced homelessness in 2026, a 22% increase from last year and the highest since 2009; local shelters face funding shortages forcing a day shelter to close & highlighting a need for more affordable housing. FOX43
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A historic barn from the 1800s in Lancaster County will be moved and reconstructed due to changes in land use; the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County and the Manheim Township Historical Society are working to identify a new permanent site for the Hoober Eby Barn. WGAL
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices across Pennsylvania reached their highest this year, with AAA reporting an average of $4.33 per gallon for regular gas on Thursday — a 22-cent rise from last week that is affecting many drivers’ travel plans. FOX43
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Valhallan Esports Training will open its youth esports arena on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1619 Manheim Pike (offering supervised play, team competitions and coaching for players aged 7 to 17). FOX43
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Lancaster City Bureau of Police is accepting applications by midnight from adults ages 18 to 20 (Lancaster students receive preference) for its cadet program. Selected cadets will work 15 to 19 hours a week and assist local officers with calls for vandalism, theft, parking and traffic issues. Local 21 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bayer is recalling 786,100 Afrin Original Nasal Spray 6 mL bottles after officials found the packaging is not child-resistant. The sprays sold at convenience stores and travel hubs from Sept. 2024 through April 2026 must be kept away from children and returned for a refund (announced April 30, 3:28 p.m.). Daily Voice
- ➤ Thermos announced a recall on April 30 of its Stainless King Food Jars & Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles after reports of stoppers ejecting dangerously and causing injuries, including permanent vision loss. Customers are urged to stop using the containers and contact Thermos for free replacement parts. Daily Voice
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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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Lee Brice Concert
8:00 – 8:30 p.m. — American Music Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy live country music from Lee Brice in a cozy setting.
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