Today
in Lancaster
Friday, November 28th, 2025
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hosanna church in Lititz served between 1,500 and 2,000 people a Thanksgiving meal on November 27—volunteers prepared turkeys, sides and desserts early and offered dine-in, drive-by, and delivery options to support families in need. WGAL
- ➤ Empower Training Systems in Manheim Township hosted a free community workout on Thanksgiving where participants brought non-perishable food items for families in need. Donations were delivered to Water Street Mission — the event promoted health and community support, and gym owner Josh March said the tradition helped brighten the holidays. WGAL
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Retail stores in Lancaster County, including Park City Mall, are preparing for Black Friday shoppers today—70% of a record 186 million people plan to shop from Thursday through Cyber Monday, according to the National Retail Federation. WGAL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bartender Nate Rupp at the Horse Inn in Lancaster has been transforming a former beer specials wall into a seasonal chalk art canvas for over a decade—his recent work features a Lancaster County covered bridge for winter and is on display until a new season begins. WGAL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A rare baby boom happened at UPMC Lititz when four sets of twins were delivered last Monday, Nov. 24, making eight newborns with six boys and two girls. Hospital officials called the births a milestone that brought joy to staff and families (a first for the hospital) and said the newborns are healthy. Daily Voice
- ➤ A Lancaster County family celebrated the homecoming of their premature baby girl Taylor, who was born at 26 weeks at 1 pound 12 ounces and spent 260 days in the NICU. The dedicated care of three nurses—whose support helped Taylor grow to 16 pounds 3 ounces—set a new record for the unit and marked a special milestone for the family. WGAL
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ At Loxley’s in Lancaster, many families dined out on Thanksgiving to avoid the stress of cooking and cleaning, and the restaurant recorded over 500 reservations—showing the rising trend of eating out. Some still choose home-cooked meals, reflecting a split in tradition. WGAL
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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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