Today
in Lancaster
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Terre Hill Area Senior Connections, opened in January in Lancaster County, has served more than 30 local seniors every Monday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon—providing a space for active engagement—and now seeks volunteer support from local organizations to sustain its programs. WGAL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Sight & Sound Theatres will debut its new film A Great Awakening on April 3 during Easter weekend in Lancaster County — it tells the story of English minister George Whitefield and his friendship with Benjamin Franklin while filming took place in Ronks and East Earl Township. PennLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lancaster SROs at Reynolds Middle and McCaskey High start their days early by checking classrooms and offering snacks and advice to students with behavioral concerns. They have served for four years and participate in school plays, college visits and field trips—actions that build trust and keep students safe. Local 21 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Political analyst Berwood Yost from Franklin and Marshall College explained that the government shutdown in Washington has impacted federal workers, slowed essential services, and may reduce federal funding for local programs in Pennsylvania—he compared this shutdown with past ones and noted the significant furloughs at agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency. His remarks indicate that while essential services continue, delays and reduced payments could affect the delivery of key public services. WGAL
- ➤ Eligible Pennsylvanians must apply for a mail-in ballot by 5 p.m. on Oct. 28 by using the online form & visiting their county board of elections in person. Completed ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Nov. 4 for the general election. WGAL
- ➤ New billboards near the Amtrak station and along Prince Street in Lancaster display the message 'Without due process, it’s just kidnapping. ICE out of Lancaster' to protest ICE operations and raise awareness about immigration issues. Alison Moon and nonprofit Lancaster Stands Up sponsored the signs, and local Rep. Lloyd Smucker supports ICE—though he stresses the need to follow the law—and the billboards will remain for about a month. Local 21 News
- ➤ PennDOT is asking local residents to share feedback through an online survey on its work to improve over 2,600 miles of road and more than 230 bridges—feedback that will help plan future improvements. The survey will remain open until Oct. 21. WGAL
- ➤ Counties, school districts and social service agencies have faced layoffs and rising borrowing costs from an ongoing state budget impasse that has stalled billions in funding. Officials say cuts and missed payments will worsen as funding remains unsettled—affecting key local programs. PennLive
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Prospect Road Partners LLC, led by local investor Joseph Deerin, bought a Giant-anchored shopping center on Columbia Ave. in West Hempfield Township for nearly $11M in September—its new owners plan to update the landscaping and lease empty spaces. PennLive
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Béla Fleck Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Ware Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the virtuosic banjo sounds of America's own Béla Fleck in an intimate setting.
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Harvest Breakfast
8 AM – 12 PM — Lancaster Central Market — Pay-per-stand foods — Enjoy special Harvest themed foods, live music, and fun activities for all ages.
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Handmade Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings Workshop
12:30-3:30 p.m. — Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen — $25 materials fee — Create your own stunning sterling silver hoop earrings in this engaging beginner's workshop.
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Manheim Community Farm Show
9 a.m. – 10 p.m. — Manheim Farm Show — Free entry — Celebrate agriculture and community with crafts and friendly competitions.
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The Price Is Right Live Stage Show
7:30-9 p.m. — American Music Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the thrill of winning fabulous prizes through classic games from the iconic TV show.
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Quentin Jones Rock & Roll Review
8-10 p.m. — The Lititz Shirt Factory — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a lively musical variety show featuring the greatest hits of rock, country, soul, and blues.
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Freedom Walk to End Human Trafficking
Freedom Walk is a community awareness and fundraising event, rallying hundreds of abolitionists, taking thousands of steps to make a difference. Freedom Walk is an outward expression of our inward desire to see human trafficking completely abolished. Join us on Saturday, October 11, from 10 am to 1 pm at Musser Park in Lancaster and make a difference in our community.
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Freedom Walk to End Human Trafficking
Freedom Walk is a community awareness and fundraising event, rallying hundreds of abolitionists, taking thousands of steps to make a difference. Freedom Walk is an outward expression of our inward desire to see human trafficking completely abolished. Join us on Saturday, October 11, from 10 am to 1 pm at Musser Park in Lancaster and make a difference in our community.
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Trivia Nights at Smokehouse BBQ & Brews
6-8 p.m. — Smokehouse BBQ & Brews — No cover charge — Test your trivia skills while enjoying delicious food and competing for prizes.
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Self-Heal Workshop with Barbara O'Neill
5 PM – 2 PM — Lancaster Mennonite School — Ticketed event — Discover practical tools for natural healing and vibrant living in an immersive 5-day experience with Barbara O'Neill.
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VMware vSphere 8.0 Skill Up Training/Class
Mon-Fri, Oct 27-31 — ThinkSafety Training LLC — $2400 — Enhance your IT skills with this expert-led VMware training class.
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