Today
in Lancaster
Thursday, July 24th, 2025
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 30 volunteers from Dart Container and Clark Associates cleaned Long’s Park in Lancaster last week. They collected trash — from walking trails and open fields throughout the 80-acre park—to improve public access before the busy summer. FOX43
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Lancaster community celebrated Hispanic culture at the San Juan Bautista Hispanic Festival held Wednesday evening at the local church where visitors enjoyed local music and food. This 33rd annual four-day event continues through Saturday night — raising funds for church programs. FOX43
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Seven local police agencies have joined ICE through a 287(g) agreement that lets officers enforce immigration laws by questioning immigration status and processing paperwork—this group includes forces from Lancaster, Dauphin, Franklin, and Juniata counties and critics say the program may harm community trust. Local officials say the effort is meant to better address crimes that cross state lines. FOX43
- ➤ PennDOT fixed the loud noise on the Horseshoe Road bridge in East Lampeter Township on Tuesday, easing the worries of local residents like the Knier family who live two blocks away. Officials said a permanent replacement project is planned for 2029—2030, as work over Amtrak tracks complicates repairs. WGAL
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Broadway Bound! Kids Camp
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre — Check website for pricing — Dive into acting, singing, and dancing in a week-long camp to showcase your talents.
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Pennsylvania Statewide Maternal Health Summit
9 AM - 3 PM — Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square — Free admission — Celebrate maternal and child health with a fun community Baby Shower featuring workshops, games, and raffles.
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Top Of The World - A Carpenters Tribute
7:30-9 p.m. — American Music Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the stunning vocal resemblance of Debbie Taylor as she pays tribute to The Carpenters.
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77th Annual Thresherman's Reunion
8 a.m.–5 p.m. — Rough & Tumble Engineers Historical Association — $10-$15 per person — Experience the largest steam and gas show in the East with antique machinery, trains, and family-friendly activities.
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Celebrate Lancaster
7 PM - 1 AM — Binns Park — Free entry — Celebrate the diverse cultures of Lancaster with food, music, and community fun.
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The fool wonders, the wise man asks.
~ Benjamin Disraeli
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