Today
in Lancaster
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cyclists riding in the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride passed through Lancaster County on Wednesday, May 13, honoring fallen EMS workers as they rode from Boston to Washington, D.C. Organizers said they will continue through Gettysburg and finish in Alexandria on Thursday. WGAL
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Flooding forced some residents to evacuate at Marietta Senior Apartments at 5:50 a.m. Wednesday (May 13) on East Market Street in Marietta Borough as crews and EMS responded with no injuries reported. WGAL
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ PureCycle hosted a tour yesterday at its East Cocalico Township facility, showing how No. 5 plastics from household items like yogurt containers, takeout containers, bottle caps + margarine tubs are sorted before being sent for recycling. The visit, part of Recycling in Action, explained how recycled pellets can reduce landfill waste. FOX43
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lancaster residents are advised to include pets in their emergency plans ahead of severe storms by crating them and practicing with compression vests (ensuring food, water, and medication are ready) to avoid last-minute delays during tornado warnings. Local 21 News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A home in Paradise Township was condemned after severe structural damage from unauthorized basement excavation on Lincoln Highway East, and demolition will begin soon, leaving tenants displaced — officials said proper permits were not followed. WGAL
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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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Trivia Night at Southern Market
7-9 p.m. — Southern Market — $1 off beer and wine — Enjoy an evening of brain-teasing trivia and compete for gift card prizes.
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Scotty McCreery Live in Lancaster
7:30 p.m. — American Music Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable evening of powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics with country sensation Scotty McCreery.
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Scotty McCreery Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — American Music Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartfelt storytelling and chart-topping hits of country music star Scotty McCreery live.
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America250 Family Day
10 AM – 4 PM — Historic Rock Ford — Free entry — Celebrate America250 with crafts, historical interactions, and family activities all day long.
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Olivia Rodrigo Album Release Event
11:30 p.m. — Dreaming Human — Free items available — Celebrate the midnight release of Olivia Rodrigo’s new album with a pre-listening event and giveaways.
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Gimme Gimme Disco
7-11 p.m. — Tellus 360, Lancaster, PA — Tickets required — Groove the night away with ABBA hits and disco classics at this vibrant dance party.
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