Today
in Lancaster
Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A trailer hauling lime flipped over on New Holland Road in Earl Township Monday morning — police directed traffic while Garden Spot Fire Rescue said the road between Hill Road and Lower Road will stay closed for an extended period. WGAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Sen. James Malone announced more than $2 million in broadband funding that will soon improve high-speed internet access in his district north of Lancaster—stretching from Elizabethtown to Ephrata. Companies including Amazon, Brightspeed, Comcast, Verizon, and SpaceX will match the investments by installing fiber and satellite services. WGAL
- ➤ Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday joined 44 other AGs in a letter to tech companies such as Apple—asking for stronger safeguards to protect children from harmful AI chatbot interactions that expose them to explicit content and risky conversations. The letter names companies like Meta, Google, Microsoft, Open AI, and Replika and calls for a review of their policies to prevent kids from being used in unsafe experiments. WGAL
- ➤ Gov. Shapiro urged state lawmakers to end the nearly 56-day overdue budget impasse as missed payments affect schools and transit in 67 counties — he stressed that tough compromises are needed to invest in the good people of Pennsylvania. WGAL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Lancaster City are under a boil water advisory after a water main broke—mostly affecting addresses on North Duke Street and one on East Liberty Street. They must boil water for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth until the city provides further instructions. WGAL
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Sunflower Festival
11 AM – 6 PM — Cherry Crest Adventure Farm — Cost TBA — Experience the vibrant blooms and cheerful atmosphere at this annual floral celebration.
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Noah - The Musical
11 AM – 2 PM — Sight & Sound Theatres — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless story of Noah through a stunning musical adaptation.
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The Malpass Brothers Concert
3:00 – 4:30 PM — American Music Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience the authentic sound of country and bluegrass from a dynamic brother duo.
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Trivia Nights at Smokehouse BBQ & Brews
6-8 p.m. — Smokehouse BBQ & Brews — No cover charge — Put your knowledge to the test and win prizes at a fun trivia competition with food and drink.
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Foodees Festival
1-9 p.m. — Tanger Outlets Lancaster — Free admission — Experience a vibrant food truck festival with gourmet dishes and unique crafts.
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Millennial Mixtape Celebration
1-3 p.m. — Stoner Grille — Open to the public — Enjoy live music and festivities for The Clinic Muay Thai gym's anniversary party.
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Pennsylvania Music Expo
9 AM – 3 PM — Spooky Nook LANCO — Various entry fees — Discover an array of music collectibles from vinyl to memorabilia at this local music gathering.
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ZZ Top Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — American Music Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Rock out with legendary band ZZ Top at this thrilling live performance.
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Music Friday
5-8 p.m. — Binns Park — Free entry — Experience the vibrant sounds of local artists every third Friday in Lancaster City.
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Turkish Lamp Mosaic Art Workshop
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster — Cost varies — Create a stunning Turkish mosaic lamp while enjoying authentic Turkish treats.
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