Today
in Lancaster
Friday, May 29th, 2026
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lancaster County held the 154th annual chamber dinner on Thursday night, May 28, celebrating local leaders, businesses and partnerships and featuring keynote speaker Malcolm Gladwell returning for the first time in a decade. WGAL
- ➤ The Adamstown Area Library hosted a special storytime today where baby goats and bunnies made a surprise appearance — drawing local families to the event. Local 21 News
- ➤ Meals on Wheels volunteers in Lancaster County—using different vehicles and gas apps to cope with fuel costs that have risen by $15 per fill-up since last year—seek cheaper prices in nearby towns like Lititz so they can continue delivering over 400 meals daily. WGAL
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A roof fire on Thursday afternoon left two families without homes in Lancaster — officials condemned the damaged building as uninhabitable. Local 21 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Giantex issued a recall on Thursday, May 28 for 1,155 blue outdoor lounge chairs (model NP10025NY) after a pinch point trapped a finger, risking amputation, and advised owners to stop using them and contact the company for a refund. Daily Voice
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Central Dauphin won the District 3 Class 6A softball championship with a 9-2 victory over Chambersburg at Millersville. Key home runs by Kayla Fletcher and Brynn Barkley propelled the win—avenging last year’s elimination and setting the stage for Lower Dauphin and Northern York in the 5-A title game. WGAL
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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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Broadway Rave
7-10 p.m. — Tellus 360 — 21+ only — Experience the greatest 80’s party band, The Thompson Triplets, in a vibrant atmosphere.
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