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in Lancaster
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Fire crews responded to a reported building fire at Millersville University on Monday morning around 6 a.m. on James Street near George Street in Millersville Borough; officials have not confirmed if anyone was injured or evacuated. WGAL
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Travel advisors in central Pennsylvania say rising gas and airfare costs are pushing travelers to consider domestic trips, noting that flexibility in departure dates may yield better deals for summer getaways (including visits to national parks and nearby cities). WGAL
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Susquehanna Valley faces near-record 90s heat today as high humidity makes it feel even hotter and raises a chance of an isolated shower west of the Susquehanna River this afternoon. Residents are urged to take precautions such as drinking water and limiting outdoor activity. WGAL
- ➤ First responders rescued a bald eagle chick on Sunday in West Lampater Township after it fell from its nest, officials said the bird faced a dangerous situation. Local 21 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hempfield beat Cedar Cliff 8-3 in Monday’s District Three quarterfinals and advanced to the semifinals; they will face Chambersburg on Thursday — the next round in a hard-fought tournament. WGAL
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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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West Side Story
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Fulton Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic musical with breathtaking performances and memorable music.
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