Today
in Lancaster
Friday, August 1st, 2025
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A man died Tuesday night after jumping from The Exchange rooftop restaurant on top of the Lancaster Marriott Hotel in downtown Lancaster — dispatchers reported the incident at 8:49 p.m. with first responders finding him already deceased. PennLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 24-year-old man from Newmanstown is facing attempted homicide charges after police said he fired a stolen gun during a family fight on North Shippen Street in Lancaster but found the weapon was not loaded — no one was hurt. Local 21 News
- ➤ A 32-year-old man from Akron jumped from The Exchange rooftop bar on E. King Street on July 29th and was pronounced dead at 9:40 p.m.—authorities ruled his death a suicide. Local 21 News
- ➤ Grace Louise Sensenig and Daryl Jay Sensenig were arrested after police found they forced a juvenile to live in a shed with no water or indoor bathroom, starved him, and assaulted him when he refused to return, with his preliminary hearing set for Aug. 13—he has since been placed with extended family. Daily Voice
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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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Summer Reading Celebration for Kids and Teens
9 AM – 2 PM — Library Park — Free entry — Celebrate the end of summer reading with food, games, magic, and a petting zoo.
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Trace Adkins Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — American Music Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of country music with the legendary Trace Adkins, renowned for his numerous hits and accolades.
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