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Friday, May 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A driver was killed in a crash when a black Subaru Impreza WRX and a silver Toyota Rav 4 collided at the intersection of Turnpike Road and Bossler Road in West Donegal Township around 5:22 p.m. on Wednesday—fire crews rescued the trapped driver who later died at a local hospital. Local 21 News
- ➤ A house on the 100 block of Kline Road in West Cocalico Township caught fire at (5:49 a.m. Monday) and was severely damaged in the garage and attic with a driveway vehicle scorched, though no one was injured and the cause remains unclear. WGAL
- ➤ An SUV and a truck collided in the 500 block of New Holland Road in Earl Township just after 11 a.m. on Wednesday, and emergency crews had to cut the roof off the SUV to free its trapped driver—both drivers were transported to the hospital and their injuries remain unknown. WGAL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lancaster Township police responded at 2:45 p.m. on Thursday on Sterling Place after a call about barking and dogs fighting and found a dead dog plus several others suffering from open wounds and unsanitary conditions; two severely injured dogs were rushed to an emergency hospital while the remaining animals were taken to a treatment facility. WGAL
- ➤ Lancaster man Wilberto Melendez, convicted for fatally shooting 31 year old William Earl Cooper Jr. on Oct. 27 at South Marshall Street after a fight, received a life sentence without parole—he laughed and taunted Cooper's family as he was escorted from court on Wednesday. PennLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dutch Apple Theater in Lancaster was ranked third among the nation’s best dinner theaters by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Dinner Theater 2025. The venue opened in 1987 and is showing Fiddler on the Roof through May 17 while offering buffet-style dining and live performances. PennLive
SPORTS NEWS
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Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster — Cost information not provided — Create your own stunning Turkish mosaic lamp while enjoying Turkish treats.
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Anastasia - The Musical
2-6 PM — Fulton Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Anastasia live in Lancaster.
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Paint Your Pet Workshop
5:30-9:00 p.m. — Nissley Vineyards Wine Shop & Tasting Room — Additional costs for wine and snacks — Unleash your creativity as you paint a portrait of your pet with professional guidance.
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Anastasia - The Musical
8 p.m. — Fulton Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting tale of Anastasia live on stage.
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Anastasia - The Musical
2-6 p.m. — Fulton Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting story of Anastasia live on stage in Lancaster.
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Handmade Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings Workshop
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen — $108 Non-Member, $97 Member — Create your own stunning pair of handmade sterling silver hoop earrings under expert guidance.
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Music Friday
5-8 p.m. — Binns Park — Free entry — Celebrate local music in the heart of Lancaster with this monthly event series.
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An Evening with Fredrik Backman and Patti Callahan Henry
7–8 p.m. — Good Shepherd Chapel — Includes a signed copy of the book — Experience a captivating conversation between bestselling authors on friendship and art in literature.
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Healthy Kids Running Series
4-5 p.m. — Daniels Den Playground — Registration fees apply — A spring running program aimed at children from Pre-K to 8th grade promoting fitness and community.
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APMM Annual Conference
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM — Lancaster County Convention Center — Registration fee varies — Network with municipal professionals and attend engaging keynote sessions.
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