Good morning, Lancaster.

Brandywine Valley SPCA accepted 52 dogs surrendered by a Texas facility amid reports of mistreatment; the rescued dogs are receiving full medical checks & care as they prepare for adoption.

The Lancaster branch is inviting community support through donations.

A Dominican family in Lancaster opened Rafaela’s Creations (debuted Aug.

23) after 20 years of perseverance, now selling homemade bouquets to 23 supermarkets in Lancaster, Harrisburg, York, and Hazleton while meeting a local need for fresh flowers among Hispanic shoppers.

Local country music icon Pat Garrett, who advised Taylor Swift early on and was known for hits like 'Moose Shootin' Mama' and his PA Blue Mountain shop, died last week—friends remember him for leaving a lasting mark on Lancaster’s music scene.

A 1775 wedding record at Saint James Episcopal Church in downtown Lancaster shows that Edgar Allan Poe’s family once lived in the community, deepening local ties to the famed writer.

Local historians say the record highlights everyday connections between past and present in Lancaster.

Zen Leaf will open a medical marijuana dispensary in Lancaster County at 848 E.

Main St. in Ephrata Township in mid-October, and construction is nearly complete (the company runs 18 dispensaries statewide).

An unvaccinated Lancaster resident with confirmed measles has died, marking the fifth measles-associated death reported in the state this year.

The Department of Health said details remain private to protect the family.

A new high-tech training facility, By The Book Baseball, will open by the end of October on Lancaster’s east side to help baseball and softball players improve using turf, TrackMan technology and a performance lab (featuring multiple cages, a gym and in-house therapy) as local coaches guide skill development.

Octorara girls volleyball, led by defensive standouts Mary Flowers & captain Chloe Koonce, won a 3 to 2 match against Northern Lebanon on Wednesday, Sept.

30. Flowers had 16 digs and Koonce recorded three blocks in a game that may boost their playoff hopes.