Good morning, Lancaster.

A Strasburg family asked nearby drivers to be patient because their seven-year-old disabled son takes extra time getting on the bus every morning—neighbors and a local business showed support with free rides and cheers along his route.

The parents urge drivers to treat his bus stop like a family moment so he starts his day with a smile.

The Lancaster County Food Hub is serving record numbers of local families with food, clothing and a new outreach center for unsheltered neighbors.

Staff say it saw more than double visitor numbers in 2024 (and they expect to help even more families this year).

Holiday Inn is a feel-good musical that has opened at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre in East Hempfield Township—starring Fiona Mowbray as Linda Mason and Connor Rasposa as Jim Hardy—combining small-town charm with the sparkle of Irving Berlin tunes to celebrate the season.

The show runs through Dec. 28.

The Elizabethtown School Board said the high school/middle school building is severely damaged and needs major repairs—feasibility studies show that the septic system, roof, and HVAC must be fixed, though tests confirm the air is safe.

Board officials stressed that despite reports of sewage backups and mold, student safety remains the board’s top priority as they plan future remodeling options.

The Lancaster Conservancy has acquired 180 acres in York County for the new Eagle View Nature Preserve — the land lies along the Mason-Dixon Trail and will remain closed until master planning is completed.

WGAL News 8 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist Christine Ferreira forecasts winter with near average to slightly below average temperatures and 15 to 25 inches of snow in South-Central Pennsylvania.

She explained that December will be colder and snowier—January near average and February warmer with fewer snow chances—due to a weakening La Niña and a strongly negative PDO.

Central Pennsylvania high school football playoffs concluded with district championships and state quarterfinal games as Bishop McDevitt, Harrisburg, Twin Valley, Trinity, and Southern Columbia won key matchups.

Their wins set the stage for teams to advance deeper into the playoffs — emphasizing strong local rivalries.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Noah - The Musical

11 AM – 2 PM — Sight & Sound Theatres — Last-minute tickets available — Experience an inspiring retelling of a timeless biblical story.

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.

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.

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.