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in Lancaster
Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Alison Moon, a 33-year-old Lancaster resident, has spent over $10,000 on at least 10 billboards since February to support trans rights and raise issues such as bodily autonomy and ICE detentions, which has sparked a rapid online response. She is set to extend her campaign with a third billboard (No Kings Protest) scheduled for Oct. 18. Local 21 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Today, PPL Electric Utilities asked the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for a rate increase to modernize the grid and safeguard it against severe weather and cyber threats—residential customers may pay about $13 more a month if approved. The proposal, the company’s first rate hike in 10 years, is under review with public input beginning in December and could take effect by July 1. WGAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pennsylvania lawmakers are proposing Abby’s Law after a 12-year-old died in June when she was hit by a car while riding an e-scooter in Delaware County. The plan will ban riders under 16, set a maximum speed of 20 mph, and require helmets for some riders—measures aimed at creating clear statewide safety guidelines. FOX43
- ➤ The School District of Lancaster faces financial challenges from the ongoing state budget impasse and is opening a $35 million credit line to keep schools running through the rest of the year. The district, which relies on $155 million in state funds, will cut non-essential services and may borrow more money after January—if no budget agreement is reached soon. WGAL
- ➤ Lancaster city officials are asking property owners to provide a healthy evergreen (at least 30 feet tall and full on all sides) to serve as the Christmas tree in Penn Square. The selected tree will be cut and moved to the square in late November for the tree-lighting ceremony on November 28 and later turned into mulch for city parks. FOX43
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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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Pumpkin Madness
1-6 p.m. — Cherry Crest Adventure Farm — Entry Fee Required — Get ready to smash, throw, and carve pumpkins in a fun-filled afternoon of pumpkin destruction.
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