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Good morning, Lancaster.
It's Friday the 13th 😮 and St. Patrick's Day weekend is here. Between bar crawls, beer fests, Celtic Woman, Screaming Orphans, and Annie Bailey's going full Irish for three straight days — this might be the most packed weekend we've ever listed. If you're not wearing green by Saturday afternoon, you're doing it wrong.
In today's Lancaster Ledger:
• Lancaster Public Library is suing its own landlord
• Overnight lane closures coming to the Route 30/222 interchange
• Boil water advisory hits Lancaster Township
• Four bald eagle eggs are being watched by millions
• A 200-year-old mystery was finally cracked open
Let's do it.
— Collin
THE DIGEST
Lancaster Public Library sues parking authority over stalled flood repairs 🏛️
Lancaster Public Library has had enough. After nearly a year of waiting for repairs following a February 2025 sewage and water flood that dumped roughly 5,000 gallons onto the library's first floor, the library filed a lawsuit against its landlord — the Lancaster Parking Authority — on February 25, 2026. The library says it's lost over $300,000 due to the flooding and is seeking $400,000 in total damages.
According to the suit, the parking authority failed to respond promptly when the flooding was reported, and a lack of clear building plans meant it took about three hours to stop the water. The library's lease requires the parking authority to maintain and repair structural components and cover costs connected to lease failures. Library Executive Director Lissa Holland said the library "has spent nearly a year seeking remediation and prevention commitments." The parking authority's solicitor, Joan London, disagrees, stating they "have met all obligations." This one's headed to court.
Overnight ramp closure, lane restrictions coming to Route 30/222 interchange 🚧
Heads up, commuters. PennDOT announced that starting next week, the Route 30/222 interchange in Manheim Township will see nightly lane restrictions in both directions between Route 30 and the Landis Valley Road overpass. The work runs Monday through Friday from 9 PM to 6 AM for the installation of overhead sign structures. Expect rolling stops of up to 15 minutes in each direction.
On the night of March 19, the exit ramp from Route 222 south to Route 30 west will be fully closed from 9 PM to 5 AM for paving. It's all part of the four-year, $72.1 million interchange improvement project scheduled for completion in September 2027. If you drive that stretch regularly, plan your late-night routes accordingly — or just stay out until 6 AM. (We're kidding. Mostly.)
Some Lancaster Township residents under boil water advisory 💧
If you live in Lancaster Township, check whether your area is affected — a boil water advisory was issued on March 11 for some residents. Until further notice, you'll need to boil your water before drinking, cooking, or brushing your teeth. No word yet on what caused the advisory or when it'll be lifted. If you're in the affected zone, keep those pots on the stove for now.
Stay tuned for updates. We'll share more as it becomes available.
Eagle-eyed fans spot full nests on Lancaster County and Hanover live cams 🦅
If you haven't checked in on the eagle cams lately, you're missing out. The Lancaster County PA Farm Country Eagle Cam now has four eggs in the nest, courtesy of the eagle pair fans have named Lisa and Oliver. Last year, the duo hatched three chicks, two of whom survived long enough to fledge. Over at the Hanover Eagle Cam at Codorus State Park, viewers spotted a third egg on March 10 as Dutchess tends the nest while Duke is MIA.
The streams — hosted by HDOnTap in partnership with the Pennsylvania Game Commission and Comcast Business — pull in more than 1 million views from bird watchers every year. Four eggs at Farm Country is a big deal. If all goes well, you could be watching four fuzzy eaglets stumble around the nest in a few weeks. We'll be refreshing.
Nearly 200-year-old mystery surrounding sign embedded in tree revealed to be unsolvable 🌳
For generations, people wondered what was written on the slim metal road sign embedded inside a white oak tree at the Hoffman farm at Nolt and Colebrook Roads in Mount Joy. The approximately 200-year-old tree had bark that grew completely over the sign about a century ago, hiding whatever message it carried. When the tree fell in a 2018 storm, it was auctioned off in November 2025 and purchased by Sam Hoffman, 70 — a cousin of the late property owner — for $150.
Hoffman had a woodworker friend carefully attempt to uncover the sign. The big reveal? The metal surface was completely blank. No readable text remained after nearly two centuries of compression inside the tree. A 1968 Elizabethtown Chronicle story had speculated the sign once read "To Rheems," "To Marietta," or "To Donegal Springs." We'll never know.
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WHAT'S HAPPENIN'
Friday
Gordonville Spring Mud Sale & Auction | 58th annual sale benefiting local volunteer fire companies — crafts, books, and food tonight | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Gordonville Fire Company, 3204 Vigilant Street, Gordonville, PA 17529 | Free admission
4th Annual Lancaster Tattoo Art Festival | Live tattooing demos, artist meet-and-greets across three days | 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Fri-Sun) | Spooky Nook Sports, 75 Champ Boulevard, Manheim, PA 17545 | $25.31-$49.87
Paint the Town Green | St. Patrick's fundraiser for MusiCorps with food and yacht rock from 3 Hour Tour | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | The Lititz Shirt Factory, 5 Juniper Lane, Lititz, PA 17543 | $55 advance / $65 at the door
A Mighty Night: 2026 | Casino-themed fundraiser supporting those pursuing recovery — includes food, beverages, and playing chips | 6:00 PM | Lancaster County Convention Center, 25 South Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 | $35 advance / $40 at the door
Friday Night Improv: GO BULLDOGS! | Live improv comedy in downtown Lancaster | 7:00 PM | Lancaster Improv Players, 16 S. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 | Free
Lancaster Symphony Orchestra: Stevens & Smith | Powerful concert honoring Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith with a world premiere by local composer D. Michael Wege | 7:30 PM (also Sat & Sun) | Gardner Theatre at Lancaster Country Day School, 725 Hamilton Road, Lancaster, PA 17603 | $39-$99
Little Women | Queer reimagining of the classic — final weekend (closes March 15) | 7:00 PM | The Barn at Historic Rock Ford, 881 Rockford Road, Lancaster, PA 17602 | $27
Saturday
Run4Luck | Junior League of Lancaster's 21st annual 4-mile run, 2-mile walk, and Kids' Fun Run benefiting nutrition accessibility | 9:00 AM | Lancaster Country Day School, 725 Hamilton Road, Lancaster, PA 17603 | $40 (run or walk) / $15 (Kids' Fun Run)
The Fly Fishing Show | 85+ exhibitors, continuous seminars, casting demos, and fly tying with featured instructors | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (also Sun) | Lancaster County Convention Center, 25 South Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 | $20/one day, $35/two days; Children 6-12 $5; Active military $12; Under 5 free
51st Annual Woodcarving & Wildlife Art Festival | 120+ tables of carvings, tools, and live demos with free kids' scavenger hunt | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (also Sun) | Millersville University Student Memorial Center, 108 Shenks Lane, Millersville, PA 17551 | $5 admission; Free for students and active military
Lancaster St. Patrick's Day Weekend Bar Crawl | Downtown bar crawl with drink specials, beads, and free after party (21+) | 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Starts at Rural City Taproom, 25 West King Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 | Free - $35.78
Shamrocked Beer Fest | Craft beer tastings, Celtic music, Irish food, and festive attire (21+) | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (VIP 1:00 PM) | Penn Medicine Park, 650 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 | $37.50 GA; $57.50 VIP; $17.50 designated driver
Saturday Night Improv: Indie Mixtape | Live improv comedy featuring the Indie Mixtape format | 7:00 PM | Lancaster Improv Players, 16 S. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 | $10-$20
Joshua | Sight & Sound's spectacular newest production celebrating 50 years | Check sight-sound.com for showtimes | Sight & Sound Theatres, 300 Hartman Bridge Road, Ronks, PA 17572 | Adults $82-$104; Children (2-12) $44
Annie Bailey's St. Patrick's Day Weekend | Multi-day celebration with Irish dancers, Guinness glass engraving, food and drink specials, and live music all day | 10:00 AM - 2:00 AM (also Sun & Tue) | Annie Bailey's Irish Public House, 28-30 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 | Free admission
Sunday
Ephrata Football Designer Purse Bingo | Community fundraiser supporting Ephrata school football with designer purse prizes | 12:30 PM | American Legion Cloister Post 429, 300 Cocalico Street, Ephrata, PA 17522 | $35 presale / $40 at door
March Puppy Yoga | Yoga with playful puppies — what else do you need to know? | 10:00 AM | 820 Main St, Akron, PA | $25.85-$49.87
A Poetry Night with Michael Garrigan and Grant Clauser | An evening of readings from two acclaimed poets | 5:00 PM | Nooks, Lancaster, PA | Free–$23.18 (sliding scale)
Tuesday
Lancaster Official St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl | Crawl through Lancaster City's best bars on St. Patrick's Day proper (21+) | 5:00 PM | Starts at Our Town Brewery, 25 West King Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 | Free–$24.01
McCleary's Pub St. Patrick's Day Celebration | All-day St. Patrick's Day celebration with live Irish music and food all day | 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM | McCleary's Public House, 130 W. Front Street, Marietta, PA 17547 | Free admission
Wednesday
Trail Running Film Festival | Documentary screening celebrating trail running culture | 7:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 | Free
Thursday
Art Battle Lancaster | 12 painters compete live in 20 minutes — vote for favorites and bid in silent auction | Doors 6:30 PM; Painting 7:00 PM | West Art, 816 Buchanan Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603 | $15.76-$21.00
Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through 'The Change' | The hilarious sequel to the smash-hit musical comedy | 2:00 PM | American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy East, Lancaster, PA 17605 | $44-$74
Friday 3/20
Zenkaikon 2026 | Anime, sci-fi, fantasy, comics, and gaming convention — panels, cosplay, vendors, and more (March 20-22) | Check zenkaikon.com for daily hours | Lancaster County Convention Center, 25 South Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 | $75 pre-reg; $80 at-door (3-day); $45 Sunday only
Riverdance 30 - The New Generation | Grammy Award-winning dance spectacular celebrates 30 years with reimagined choreography (Fri-Sun) | 8:00 PM (also Sat & Sun matinees) | American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy East, Lancaster, PA 17605 | $59-$79; VIP $175
Now Playing
The Shark is Broken | Hilarious behind-the-scenes comedy about the chaotic filming of JAWS — through March 22 | Fulton Theatre, 12 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 | $20-$74
You Can't Take It With You | Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy about the eccentric Sycamore family — through March 22 | Servant Stage at Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Road, Lancaster, PA 17601 | Pay-what-you-will
Little Shop of Horrors | The rock musical comedy about a carnivorous plant named Audrey II — through March 21 | Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17601 | Dinner + show: $75-$83; Show only: $35-$55
Enchanted | Immersive dinner theatre with grand illusions and multi-sensory storytelling from Master Illusionist Brett Myers | Magic & Wonder Dinner Theater, 3065 Lincoln Hwy East, Paradise, PA 17562 | Dinner+Show: Adults $74.95, Children $37.95; Show Only: Adults $54.95, Children $27.95; Premium $99.95
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WEATHER
Friday High 48°F, low 28°F.
Saturday High 51°F, low 31°F.
LANC LIVE MUSIC
Friday
Celtic Woman: A New Era | Celtic/Folk | 8:00 PM (also Sat 3:00 PM) | American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy East, Lancaster, PA 17605 | $79-$129
The Slackers with Lady Hatchet & Ford the River | Ska/Reggae | 8:00 PM | Phantom Power, 121 W. Frederick Street, Millersville, PA 17551 | $25 advance / $30 day of
Lancaster Loves Music Series | Local Music Showcase | 7:30 PM | The Ware Center, 42 N. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 | $15
Larry & Joe | Venezuelan/Appalachian Folk Fusion | 7:30 PM | West Art (Sanctuary), 816 Buchanan Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603 | $20 GA; $10 student
Cathedral of Funk with DJ Courtni (Jam Hot Radio) | Funk/Soul/Disco/House DJ Set | 7:00 PM | West Art (City Hall), 816 Buchanan Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603 | $10
All Your Friends: The Indie Party | Indie/DJ Event | 7:30 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 | Free
Nearly York | Rock | 8:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 | Free
Kyle Hancock Trio | Pop/Rock | 8:00 PM | Southern Market, 100 S. Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 | Free
BIG ROOM VIBES with Major Vibes | Electronic/DJ Set | 10:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 | Free
Sweet & Savory | DJ Set | 10:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 | Free
Saturday
Annie Bailey's St. Patrick's Day Live Music | Keith Engle, James Dalton, Stogie Wagon, Dirk Quinn | Irish/Variety | 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Annie Bailey's Irish Public House, 28-30 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 | Free
Even Better Than The Real Thing (U2 Tribute) | Rock/Tribute | 5:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 | Free
The Ogham Stones | Celtic/Irish | 7:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 | Free
New Jazz Underground | Jazz | 7:00 PM | The Trust Performing Arts Center, 37 N. Market Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 | Adult $36.25; Senior $30.25; Student $16.25
Antar Goodwin, Stray and Misfits, and Dark River Darling | Roots/Blues/Americana | 7:30 PM | West Art (Sanctuary), 816 Buchanan Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603 | $15 advance / $20 at door
Pentagram String Band with Little Foot & Yes, Ma'am | Folk/String Band | 8:00 PM | Phantom Power, 121 W. Frederick Street, Millersville, PA 17551 | $15 advance / $20 day of
Screaming Orphans | Irish Folk/Pop | 8:00 PM (Doors 7:00 PM) | Mickey's Black Box, 101 Rock Lititz Boulevard, Lititz, PA 17543 | $46.45 + fees
Jeff Miller | Live Looping/Singer-Songwriter | 8:00 PM | Southern Market, 100 S. Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 | Free
raDiANCE with DJ Edge | Electronic/DJ Set | 10:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 | Free
Sunday
Annie Bailey's St. Patrick's Day Live Music | Keith Engle, Iron Ring, Melanie Beth Curran, The Roommates | Irish/Variety | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Annie Bailey's Irish Public House, 28-30 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 | Free
Old Time Jam Session with Danny Mulligan | Bluegrass/Old-Time Jam | 2:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 | Free
Mark Lowry with Endless Highway | Gospel/Christian | 3:00 PM | American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy East, Lancaster, PA 17605 | $29-$59
The Ogham Stones | Celtic/Irish | 7:00 PM | Phantom Power, 121 W. Frederick Street, Millersville, PA 17551 | $15 advance / $20 day of
Thunda Breathing Vinyl Release Party | Hip-Hop | 7:00 PM | West Art (Sanctuary), 816 Buchanan Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603 | $15 at door
Monday
Open Mic Artist Sessions with Henry Devorick | Open Mic | 7:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 | Free
Tuesday
The Nancy Reagans: St. Paddy's Edition | Live Band | 4:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 | Free
Down by the Glenside / Sporting Hill Ramblers / Salt Hill | Irish/Folk | 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM (multiple sets) | McCleary's Public House, 130 W. Front Street, Marietta, PA 17547 | Free
Annie Bailey's St. Patrick's Day Live Music | Keith Engle, James Dalton, Stogie Wagon, Dirk Quinn | Irish/Variety | 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Annie Bailey's Irish Public House, 28-30 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 | Free
Old Time Jam | Traditional/Folk Jam | 6:30 PM | West Art (Art Bar), 816 Buchanan Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603 | Free
Wednesday
Major Vibes: Friends-Days | Electronic/DJ Set | 9:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 | Free
West Art Open Mics | Open Mic | 7:00 PM | West Art (Art Bar), 816 Buchanan Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603 | Free
Thursday
Chuck Ragan with Divided Heaven & Bret Tobias | Folk-Punk/Americana | 7:00 PM | Phantom Power, 121 W. Frederick Street, Millersville, PA 17551 | $25 advance / $30 day of
Friday 3/20
Slimfit | Live Band | 7:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 | Free
Electric Starlite | Vintage Jazz/Blues/R&B | 7:00 PM | Southern Market, 100 S. Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 | Free
BIG ROOM VIBES with Major Vibes | Electronic/DJ Set | 10:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 | Free
DJ Yung Goody Anime Rave | Electronic/DJ Set | 10:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 | Free
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