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in Lancaster
Thursday, November 20th, 2025
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tenfold’s Transitional Living Center in Lancaster began renovations in June 2025 as part of a capital campaign project to upgrade the historic 1910 hotel that has served as a shelter for the homeless and veterans; the center will increase its 46 rooms and boost ADA-accessible rooms from two to six (completion is expected in June 2026). FOX43
- ➤ The Extra Give, Susquehanna Valley's largest day of online giving, begins at 12 a.m. Friday with more than 400 organizations available for donations including the Discovering Paths Mentoring Program—News 8’s Lori Burkholder will emcee the Extra Give Fest at the Lancaster County Convention Center Friday night. WGAL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The CoJoMotion Dance Company of the Lititz Academy of Dance will perform its 21st annual holiday show, A Season for Wishes, on Dec. 13 at Lancaster Mennonite High Performing Arts Center—raising funds for Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware, and Susquehanna Valley. Artistic director Lisa Kalinowski praised the dancers' hard work and noted that this performance marks dancer Cora McBee's final season after eight years with the show. WGAL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Images from students reveal sewage nearly flooding bathrooms and mold in Elizabethtown High School, and teacher Jim Safford said health hazards have worsened with nearly weekly sewage backups—students report that these issues affect their learning environment. The school board approved air-quality tests in September, but Safford has filed a CDC complaint while district officials maintain that such events are rare and dealt with promptly. FOX43
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On November 18th, the U.S. Department of Energy awarded Constellation a $1 billion low-interest loan to support restarting Reactor 1 at Three Mile Island, a project expected to add over 800 megawatts of power to the grid. The project is 80 percent complete with about 500 full-time workers and 3,400 contractors and is set to reopen under the Crane Clean Energy Center name in 2027—local investments are anticipated to boost the economy. WGAL
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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.
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Trivioke Night at Southern Market
7-10 p.m. — Southern Market Lancaster — $1 off beer and wine from 7-9 p.m. — Test your music knowledge and sing your heart out at this fun-filled trivia and karaoke night.
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Trivia Night at Southern Market
7-10 p.m. — Southern Market Lancaster — $1 off draft beer and wine — Test your knowledge and win gift cards while enjoying great drinks.
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Trivioke Night at Southern Market
7-10 p.m. — Southern Market Lancaster — $1 off beer and wine — Enjoy an evening of music trivia followed by karaoke with prizes.
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It's a Wonderful Life
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Fulton Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience the classic tale of George Bailey through a live 1940s radio broadcast.
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Noah - The Musical
11 AM – 2 PM — Sight & Sound Theatres — Last-minute tickets available — Experience an inspiring retelling of a timeless biblical story.
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Holiday Concert with Anthony Nunziata
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Ware Center for the Arts — Ticket info not provided — Experience the soulful holiday classics performed by acclaimed singer Anthony Nunziata.
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6th Annual Christmas Burns Red Concert
4-7 p.m. — Lancaster County Convention Center — Ticket information available — Enjoy a festive evening filled with Christmas music at this year’s annual concert.
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Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
4:00 – 4:59 p.m. — Barshinger Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Christmas carols played by a string quartet under candlelight.
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