Good morning, Lancaster.

Families gathered at Penn Medicine Park for Share of Lancaster’s annual Walk to Remember and Wave of Light ceremony to honor lost infants and support grieving parents.

Organizers said the candlelit walk helped families feel connected — a sign that community support endures — and that help remains available throughout the year.

Judy Keller, the tech specialist at Penn Manor School District, created an online game called Digitalsmartkids.com to help first and second graders spot fake news and build critical thinking skills.

The interactive game gives immediate feedback—cheers for correct answers and a sad trombone sound for mistakes—and she plans to expand it for older students.

Lancaster city leaders approved extending Tenfold—a temporary shelter that offers daytime social services, meals and emergency overnight housing—after a Monday forum raised concerns about recurring sweeps that move unhoused residents without lasting solutions.

At a recent budget meeting in Columbia—after a council member's call for cat extermination caused strong backlash—the council awarded the Columbia Cat Action Team an extra $1,500 for 2026, bringing its total funding to $2,500.

Governor Josh Shapiro signed three bills into law Monday+ they protect the parental rights of deployed service members and allow veterans with 8,000 work hours to qualify for a teaching certification.

The law is expected to help address the teacher shortage in the state.

PPL Electric may raise bills by $13 for 1.5 million customers due to needed grid upgrades—however, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has paused the proposal to review the request.

The review will let customers share feedback before any final decision is made.

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.

LMHM Fall Fundraiser at Bierhall Brewing

5-8 p.m. — BierHall Brewing Company — Community event supporting the museum — Enjoy trivia and craft beer in a friendly atmosphere.

Trivioke Night at Southern Market

7-10 p.m. — Southern Market Lancaster — $1 off beer and wine — Enjoy a night of music trivia followed by karaoke with prizes for top trivia teams.

Back to the Future Live Music Event

10:00 PM – 11:59 PM — The Village Nightclub and Lizard Lounge — $20 entry — Catch classic hip hop vibes live from Greg Nice and enjoy sounds by talented DJs.

Malta Band Concert

9-10 a.m. — Homestead Village — Free entry — Celebrate the 100th Anniversary with community music and special performances by the Malta Band.

The 3rd Annual Enigmatical Dinner Fundraising Event

5:30-9 p.m. — Pepper Theo Cafe and Events — $250-1000 per person — A whimsical dinner that presents courses as riddles to benefit educational programming.

Persuasion Performance

7-8 p.m. — Historic Rock Ford — $25.00 — Experience a unique one-act adaptation of Jane Austen's final novel within the intimate setting of a historic mansion.

Luminous Blue Concert

6-9 p.m. — Crystal Ballroom at Eden Resort & Suites — Tickets available — Experience an inspiring mix of pop, jazz, and fusion genres performed by Lisa Lynn Ericson.

Trivioke Night at Southern Market

7-10 p.m. — Southern Market Lancaster — $1 off beer and wine from 7-9 PM — Enjoy trivia followed by karaoke and great prizes.

The Tavern Cook: Eighteenth Century Dining Through the Recipes of Richard Briggs

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Historic Rock Ford — Free entry — Explore 18th-century culinary delights and stories with food historian Marc Meltonville.