π Freebies Up for Grabs in Lancaster Right Now
Looking for something useful without spending a dime? Lancaster neighbors are giving away a mix of home goods, furniture, and more. Check out these local freebies before theyβre gone!
π± Playful & Sweet Cats Ready for Adoption in Lancaster, PA
Looking for a furry friend to brighten your home? Several wonderful cats in Lancaster, PA are waiting for loving families. Each one is spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and ready to meet you!
Man drove 125+ mph with a 6-pack of Yuengling before crashing on Penn State...
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) β Lower Swatara Township police arrested a Middletown man on several charges related to a reckless driving incident after issuing a warrant for his arrest on March 23. Joshua Lugo was charged with:. Felony fleeing an officer. Evading arrest. Recklessly endangering another person....
Lancaster County cooking school announces relocation
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) β A cooking school in Lancaster County just announced it will soon be relocating to a space inside a local shopping center. The Zest Cooking School, which is currently located at 1180 Eerbs Quarry Road in Lititz, just announced earlier this week on Facebook its plan to relocate to The Shops at [β¦]
Ephrata businesses worry as paid parking meters return to Main Street
EPHRATA, Pa. β Paid parking meters are returning to downtown Ephrataβs Main Street after being removed last summer due to complaints from the community. Local business owners expressed to FOX43 that theyβre still concerned it may keep customers away from the area. βIt's just inconvenient for the...
Man charged with assaulting officers in Lancaster
LANCASTER, PA β A man faces multiple charges after allegedly becoming combative with police officers responding to a crash. Police responded to the entrance ramp from Centerville Road to Route 30 West at 11:22 a.m. March 30, 2026, for a single vehicle crash. The driver, Michael Hall Smith, 30,...
Man threatens police with knife as daycare locks down: police
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) β A man was arrested in Hershey on Thursday after police say he threatened officers with a knife. Efrain Valentin Jr., 49, of Hummelstown, was charged with aggravated assault on police officer, simple assault and drug-related misdemeanors. The incident occurred around 10:46 a.m. near Karns...
Man charged with assault at warehouse in Middletown
MIDDLETOWN, PA β Lower Swatara Township Police responded to a reported assault at the Schneider Electric Warehouse on Fulling Mill Road on April 1 at approximately 7:27 a.m. Officers investigated the incident and interviewed several victims and witnesses. Police allege that Jose Roque, 42, of Palmyra, arrived at the...
Central Pa. cookie company is closing all stores after bankruptcy filing
A popular central Pennsylvania cookie company is permanently closing after a failed attempt at bankruptcy reorganization. Taylor Chip Cookie Co., based in Lancaster County, announced Thursday it is closing its York Central Market stand this Saturday, and will close its Manheim Township, Lancaster County store and its...
Iron Hill Brewing to reopen in Hershey, Lancaster after ’25 closure: ‘Unfinished Business’
PENNSYLVANIA (WHP) β The time is now! Iron Hill Brewing has been planning a comeback for some time, and it appears the doors are expected to reopen in mid-April. Brewers in PA posted that, after abruptly closing in September 2025, the gastropub chain will reopen in Lancaster County and Hershey.

















