Good morning, Lancaster.

Columbia Walks handed out reflective gear at a back-to-school event in Columbia (Lancaster County) to boost pedestrian safety for students walking to school.

The group will add crossing guards and host street safety workshops as schools start while local police patrol the area.

Downtown streets close today for Celebrate Lancaster, running from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. along North Queen Street; road closures will affect transit & increase traffic.

The festival features food trucks, artisan vendors, family games, and live music by R&B group 112 at Binns Park.

Hunter Deibler, a Lancaster County software engineer, captured 29 meteors during the Perseid meteor shower in Lititz using a camera with AI that flagged each meteor for a compiled video.

Lancaster County commissioners approved a $55,000 contract with Mainstream Industries to install 35 solar-powered LED warning signs on five historic covered bridges to reduce truck damage as the signs will flash continuously to alert drivers.

The American Red Cross declared a blood supply crisis citing four-year low donations, and Lancaster EMS is partnering with Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health to hold a blood drive next Wednesday at its headquarters (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) for hospitals including Lancaster General, Women and Babies and Ann Barshinger Cancer Institute.

Southern York County Little League's team (aged 8 to 10) is one win away from the East Regional Tournament championship when it takes the field today at 5 p.m. in Rhode Island after its Thursday 8 to 3 win over New Jersey.

The Doo Wop Project Live

2-3:30 p.m. — American Music Theatre — Check for Ticket Prices — Experience the magic of Doo Wop classics reimagined by Broadway stars in a lively 90-minute show.