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in Lancaster
Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of community members attended a meeting (Tuesday, May 26) at the Columbia Borough fire house to discuss plans for a possible data center development on a former air field behind the firehouse known as the McGuiness property; the borough solicitor said a potential $6.35 million sale could benefit taxpayers. Local 21 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ After a gas leak prompted an evacuation Tuesday in Lancaster County (incident reported at 11:08 a.m.), roughly 300 residents are now returning to their homes. Local 21 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Gish’s Furniture broke ground on a new showroom at 2217 Lincoln Highway East in East Lampeter Township near Tanger Outlets, with construction expected to finish by December. The project – developed by Samuel Brothers Real Estate LP – will offer living, dining, bedroom and home office furniture plus décor. PennLive
- ➤ Rhoads Energy broke ground on a new biodiesel facility in Rapho Township; the site, which includes new roads and pumping equipment, will use rail delivery to lower fuel costs and improve reliability, and is slated to open in late July. The project is partly funded by a USDA grant. PennLive
- ➤ Valhallan Esports Training opened a youth esports center at 1619 Manheim Pike in Manheim Township this month. Owned by Tom and Linda Hernandez, the center offers team coaching, tournaments, camps and birthday parties for ages 7 to 17 + hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the local Chamber. PennLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Manheim Central School District is investigating allegations of student misconduct that took place in a high school gym locker room; the district contacted Manheim Borough police and Childline to ensure student safety (details remain private). WGAL
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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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Lauren Daigle Live Concert
7:00 – 9:30 PM — American Music Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Grammy Award winner Lauren Daigle in an electrifying live performance.
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Joshua - Live On Stage
7 p.m. — Sight & Sound Theatres — Tickets available — Experience the captivating live stage performance of Joshua in a breathtaking setting.
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