Good morning, Lancaster.

On Wednesday, June 11, the Pennsylvania SPCA and Lancaster Township PD rescued 78 Ragdoll cats from a home with dangerous conditions (high ammonia levels and extreme clutter), and the rescued animals are now receiving food, treatment, and examinations before possible adoption.

The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire named Eileen Earnest as its new Queen Elizabeth I after a six-month search.

The event will run in Manheim on Saturdays and Sundays from Aug. 15 through Oct. 25 (Earnest has played roles including a wailing banshee).

Philadelphia's FIFA Fan Festival runs daily through July 19 and draws fans from around the world to celebrate the World Cup and U.S. Men's National Team, with a local watch party scheduled for Lancaster today.

Organizers have worked on the event for three years to bring the community together.

Strong storms on Friday, June 11 caused over 11,000 power outages across the Susquehanna Valley reported by PPL & Met-Ed, with Cumberland and Perry counties hit hardest while Lancaster County saw 55 outages.

Residents experienced service disruptions as the weather system moved through the region.

In Quarryville, Lancaster County, the federal government is pushing for a 10-mile natural gas pipeline loop designed to meet daily needs of about three million homes & New York's fracking ban risks blocking the project as EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin urged officials to reconsider.

On Wednesday night, commissioners approved payments to protect 128 acres of farmland in Martic Township (88 acres) and Mount Joy Township (40 acres).

The Metzler and Brandt families will retain ownership while selling preservation easements funded by county and state money.

A Heat Advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Friday for Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon and York counties — residents should prepare for highs near 90 that feel like 100 and scattered thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain starting at 2 p.m.

Motorists on Route 324 in Lancaster County will face lane closures on Monday, June 15 as PennDOT inspects the New Danville Pike bridge over the Conestoga River; crews will work from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weather permitting.

Medicare ads offering grocery cards and extra benefits are active in the community but only about 20% of beneficiaries qualify under strict income limits (thresholds set for Pennsylvania in 2026).

Licensed broker Angela Erickson advises residents to be cautious since extra benefits come only with private Medicare Advantage plans.

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.

West Side Story

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Fulton Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic musical with breathtaking performances and memorable music.

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.

Joshua - Live On Stage

7 p.m. — Sight & Sound Theatres — Tickets available — Experience the captivating live stage performance of Joshua in a breathtaking setting.

Broadway Rave

7-10 p.m. — Tellus 360 — 21+ only — Experience the greatest 80’s party band, The Thompson Triplets, in a vibrant atmosphere.

Celebrate America 250! Community Celebration

4-10 p.m. — The Barn at Paradise Station — Parking $25, food options vary — Celebrate America's 250th birthday with food trucks, vendors, games, and fireworks.

4th of July Celebration & Fireworks

3-9 p.m. — The Klein Mansion at Stone Gables Estate — Ticketed event — Celebrate America's 250th with fireworks, live performances, and family-friendly activities.

Terry Fator in Lancaster

10:30 p.m. — American Music Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a night of ventriloquism, comedy, and musical impressions with hometown favorite Terry Fator.

Sean of the South LIVE

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Nooks — Check website for ticket prices — A delightful evening of storytelling and entertainment awaits with Sean of the South.

West Side Story Performance

2-6 p.m. — Fulton Theatre — Tickets start at $90 — Experience the unforgettable tale of love and rivalry in this classic musical.