Fire engulfs Lancaster County barn
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– A fire engulfed a barn in Lancaster County on the final day of 2025. According to the Quarryville Fire Company, crews responded to a barn fire in the first block of Cardinal Drive in East Drumore Township at 8:27 a.m. on December 31, 2025. The fire company said a caller reported […]
Bird-in-Hand Smorgasbord stays open on New Year’s Day, reviving tradition after fire closure
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — For many restaurants, New Year’s Day is a time to close their doors. However, Bird-in-Hand Smorgasbord in Lancaster County chose to stay open, marking its first New Year’s Day service in years. The decision carries extra meaning after a fire in 2024 forced...
This Crowd-Favorite Buffet in PA Has Homemade Raisin Bread You’ll Want to Try
Some people might think that Las Vegas is the buffet capital of the United States, but if you ask me, it’s Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and its surrounding small towns. The heart of Pennsylvania’s Amish country, it’s rich with authentic, family-owned markets, restaurants, and buffets offering a bountiful spread of...
String of Alleged Incidents Keeps State Police Busy Across Western Chester County
EMBREEVILLE, PA — Pennsylvania State Police in Embreeville reported a wide range of alleged criminal and non-criminal incidents across multiple Chester County municipalities in recent days, spanning retail thefts, vehicle crashes, domestic disputes, trespassing cases, and investigations into theft and fraud,...
Magic ends in Lancaster County as Cartoon Network Hotel closes
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Five years ago, the Cartoon Network Hotel invited guests to come on, grab your friends, and go to the very distant land of Lancaster County. Those who made the trip were greeted by a waving Jake the Dog and Finn the Human sitting on top the hotel’s roof. Inside, they […]
Shady Maple Smorgasbord Crowned Best Buffet in Pennsylvania
In a recent roundup by Tasting Table, the iconic Shady Maple Smorgasbord has been officially named the best all-you-can-eat buffet in Pennsylvania, shining a spotlight on this beloved Lancaster County destination known for its generous portions, homestyle cooking, and signature Pennsylvania Dutch dishes. Located at...
Lancaster couple allegedly beat children with extension cord, curtain rod, DA says
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A couple charged with beating two children will have their cases moved to county court after waiving their preliminary hearings. 31-year-old Gebron Lamont Reid and 29-year-old Maline Ounn, both of 600 block of East King Street in Lancaster city, were both charged with two counts of...
Local parents, hospitals welcome New Year’s babies
(WHTM) — New Year’s Day 2026 will forever be special for numerous Midstate couples and the New Year’s babies they welcomed into the world. As celebrations were well underway at various New Year’s events, mothers at hospitals across the region welcomed their “New Year’s babies,” the first of 2026 at their respective...
PHOTOS | Outbuilding catches fire in Lancaster County, melts siding on house
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A home in Warwick Township was damaged after an outbuilding caught fire Thursday. The Lititz Fire Company said crews quickly extinguished the fire, which broke out along Rudy Dam Road, and no one was injured. The outside of the house adjacent to the outbuilding...
Lancaster County restaurant inspections, Jan. 2, 2026
For a full listing of this week’s Lancaster County restaurant inspections, click here. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. Brickerville United Lutheran Church, 340 E. 28th Division Hwy, Lititz, Dec. 24. Pass....

















