Good morning, Lancaster.

On July 2, 2025, firefighters rescued a person trapped in their vehicle after a two-vehicle crash near Lexington and Newport roads in Lancaster County — the individual was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Greco's Italian Ices and Homemade Ice Cream Shop in Lititz is battling severe flooding from back-to-back storms that affected cleanup efforts and threatened its Fourth of July preparations — the team is working overtime to make up for lost product and fix damaged freezers.

The shop owner said community support has boosted plans for reopening today with a truck at Lititz Springs Park for the big celebration.

On Wednesday afternoon, a Tesla dashcam captured multiple angles of a police chase on Route 30 near Target—police say the pursuit started at Route 772 and ended when suspect Jacob Chelsen rammed a trooper vehicle and his Jeep hit an embankment, scattering debris, and Chelsen was taken into custody with drugs in his possession.

Field of Screams, a haunted attraction in Mountville that has operated for 33 years, said today that claims of sexual assault and misconduct raised in a petition are unsubstantiated—officials stressed safety measures like volunteer background checks and mandatory training despite the allegations that have collected hundreds of signatures without any criminal charges.

Kraft Heinz Foods Company recalled over 360,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer fully cooked turkey bacon on July 2 due to possible listeria contamination.

The recalled products were produced from April 24 through June 11 with use by dates from July 18 to early September—customers are advised not to eat these items and to return them to the place of purchase.

Shore Leave 45

2 PM – 3 PM — Wyndham Lancaster Resort and Convention Center — Check website for ticket info — A comprehensive sci-fi celebration featuring guest Q&As, panels, and entertainment.

Gigi Perez Album Release Party

3-4 p.m. — Dreaming Human — Free entry — Celebrate the release of 'At The Beah, In Every Life' with live music and giveaways.

Pay What You Can Concert featuring The A440's

6:30 p.m. — Lititz Historical Foundation — Pay what you can — Experience high-energy brass music fusion in the beautiful Mary Oehme Gardens.

EagleMania Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — American Music Theatre — Ticket price not provided — Experience the captivating sounds of the world's greatest Eagles tribute band.

Pennsylvania Dutch Day

9 AM – 5 PM — Southern Market Lancaster — Free entry — Explore the rich history of Pennsylvania Dutch with expert insights and language lessons.

Open House

5-7 p.m. — 1677 Glenn Rd, Lancaster, PA — Free entry — Discover a beautifully updated ranch with a modern kitchen and spacious layout.

Phillies vs. Yankees Bus Trip

7 a.m. — Lititz recCenter — Check website for cost — Experience the thrill of a Phillies game against the Yankees, round-trip via bus.

Lab Experience Day

This FREE hands-on career exploration experience is for high school graduates interested in exploring career possibilities in lab sciences. Sponsored by a large local employer, the event gives participants the opportunity to try real lab equipment, meet working lab professionals and explore lab career paths.

Tommy James and The Shondells Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — American Music Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless hits of Tommy James & The Shondells live on stage.

The Kenny Rogers Band Reunion

3:00 – 4:30 PM — American Music Theatre — Tickets vary — Experience timeless classics with Kenny Rogers' original band led by Don Gatlin.