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In today's Lancaster Ledger:

• Taylor Kinney just sold his Lancaster County home

• Lancaster's weird warm streak ends with a thud

• A bobcat is recovering in Manor Township

• A Lancaster city property sold for $5.4 million

• Carli Lloyd is headlining a Lancaster conference

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— Collin

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Actor Taylor Kinney — the Neffsville native, Lancaster Mennonite High School grad, and longtime star of NBC's "Chicago Fire" — has sold his home on Mount Hope School Road in Providence Township for $755,000. Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds records show the property was conveyed to Gregory L. Young and Brenda A. Young.

Kinney grew up in Lancaster County before heading to Hollywood (well, Chicago). He was previously engaged to Lady Gaga, who visited Lancaster County during their relationship. So if you've been wondering whether any celebrities still have ties to the area — they do. They just occasionally sell their houses.

After an abnormally cold start to the year, Lancaster County swung hard in the other direction this week. Forecasts from the Millersville University Weather Information Center showed temperatures running about 20 degrees above average, with highs in the mid-to-high 70s today before rain moves in. If you ate lunch outside this week, good call.

Enjoy it while it lasts — winds up to 40 mph will usher in cooler, more seasonable air by Thursday, with temps dropping back into the 40s and 50s. That might've been the last shorts-weather day for a while.

Raven Ridge Wildlife Center in Manor Township has been flooded with donations and community support for a bobcat that was admitted on February 15 after being struck by a vehicle in Adams County. The center, located in Washington Boro, is run by founder and wildlife rehabilitator Tracie Young — one of the few accredited wildlife rehabilitators in Pennsylvania.

The community response has been overwhelming, with donations pouring in to support the bobcat's recovery and the center's broader mission of caring for injured and orphaned wild animals. Each patient has its own needs depending on its species and injuries, and the bobcat is no exception. A wild bobcat recovering right here in Lancaster County — and the whole community rallying behind it. Love to see it.

A Lancaster city property sold for more than $5.4 million, according to Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds records published on March 9. The transaction was the headline deal among the latest batch of property deed recordings across the county.

$5.4 million is a lot of money anywhere, but in Lancaster? Did you buy this house? If so, I would love to chat about some business ventures that need investment! The county's real estate market continues to show serious activity, and this sale is one of the larger single-property transactions we've seen in a while. We'll be watching to see what happens with the property.

Two-time FIFA Women's Player of the Year Carli Lloyd will be the keynote speaker at the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business & Industry's 2026 Women in Business Conference, set for April 2 at the Lancaster Marriott. Lloyd, one of the most decorated players in U.S. Women's National Team history, will share insights on leadership, determination, and breaking barriers.

If you're looking for a reason to block off April 2 on your calendar, a World Cup champion speaking in downtown Lancaster is a pretty good one. The conference brings together business leaders from across the state, and having it here in Lancaster is a win for the city.

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Nothing in this section is sponsored. These are community events we think you'd enjoy. I'll always let you know when something's sponsored.

Ken's Gardens: Luck of the Irish Plant Trivia Night | St. Patrick's-themed plant trivia in the greenhouse | 5:30 PM | Ken's Gardens Intercourse, 3552 W Newport Road, Ronks, PA 17572 | $23.18 per person (includes charcuterie, dessert, and mini workshop; BYOB)

Trivia Night at Southern Market | Challenging questions, great drinks, and prizes | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Southern Market, 100 South Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 | Free entry

Kyle Kinane (Stand-Up Comedy) | The dry-witted comedian performs live (SOLD OUT) | 8:00 PM | Phantom Power, 121 W. Frederick St, Millersville, PA 17551 | $35 advance / $40 door (21+)

Lancaster County Bird Club Meeting | "You Can Save 75 Birds Right in Your Own Yard" — preventing bird window collisions | 7:00 PM | North Museum of Nature and Science, 400 College Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603 | Free

Heart of Greystone Bingo Fundraiser | Third annual bingo for Greystone Manor Therapeutic Riding Center with prizes and 50/50 raffle | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Doors 4:00 PM) | Farm & Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster, PA 17601 | $30

Music Bingo at Southern Market | Match songs to bingo cards with $1 off beer and wine all night | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Southern Market, 100 South Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 | Free entry

Gordonville Mud Sale | The 58th annual sale with quilts, crafts, buggies, farm equipment, and food benefiting Pequea Valley Fire Dept. | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (continues Saturday 8:00 AM) | Gordonville Fire Company, 3204 Vigilant Street, Gordonville, PA 17529 | Free admission

Lancaster Symphony: Stevens & Smith Concert | Copland's Lincoln Portrait, Dawson's Negro Folk Symphony, and a world premiere by local composer D. Michael Wege | 7:30 PM (also Sat 2:30 & 7:30 PM, Sun 2:30 PM) | Gardner Theatre at Lancaster Country Day School, 725 Hamilton Road, Lancaster, PA 17603 | $39–$99

Little Women (Orpheus Theatre Company) | A queer reimagining of the classic, inspired by Alcott's recently discovered letters | 7:00 PM (also Sat 2:00 & 7:00 PM, Sun 7:00 PM) | The Barn at Historic Rock Ford, 881 Rockford Road, Lancaster, PA 17602 | $25

Run4Luck | 4-mile run, 2-mile walk, and kids' fun run supporting nutrition accessibility in Lancaster County | 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 | Classes, demos, fly tying, casting, and vendors for every angler | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (also Sun 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM) | 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 | Over 120 tables of carvings, tools, live demos, and competitions | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (also Sun 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM) | Millersville University Student Memorial Center, 108 Shenks Lane, Millersville, PA 17551 | $5 admission; Free for students and active military

Fraktur Tulips Workshop | Hands-on intro to Pennsylvania German folk art tulip motifs | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum, 2451 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster, PA 17601 | $95–$110 (all materials included)

Winter Institute Blacksmithing Workshop | Learn blacksmithing in a working 19th-century forge | Full day | Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum, 2451 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster, PA 17601 | $170–$200 (all materials, fuel, and tools included)

Lancaster St. Patrick's Day Weekend Bar Crawl | Bar crawl through downtown with drink specials, beads, and wristband (21+) | 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Starts at Rural City Taproom, 25 West King Street, Unit F & G, Lancaster, PA 17603 | $0–$35.78 depending on tier

Shamrocked Beer Fest | Craft beer tastings, Celtic music from The Ogham Stones, and Irish food (21+) | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (VIP 1:00 PM) | Penn Medicine Park, 650 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 | $32.50 GA; $52.50 VIP; $12.50 designated driver

Joshua at Sight & Sound Theatres — Opening Weekend | The spectacular opening of the 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

You Can't Take It With You | The Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy about the eccentric Sycamore family (through March 22) | Thu & Fri 7:00 PM; Sat 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM; Sun 3:00 PM | Servant Stage at Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Road, Lancaster, PA 17601 | Pay-what-you-will

The Shark is Broken | Behind-the-scenes thriller about the famously troubled filming of JAWS (through March 22) | Check thefulton.org for showtimes | Fulton Theatre, 12 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 | Check thefulton.org for pricing

Little Shop of Horrors | The rock musical comedy about a plant with a very unusual appetite (through March 21) | Check dutchapple.com for showtimes | Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17601 | Dinner + show: $75–$83; Show only: $35–$55

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Thursday High 67°F, low 32°F.

David Nail: Down To The Studs | Country | 8:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King St, Lancaster, PA | $30 advance (GA) / $40 advance (GA + Meet & Greet)

Gubbulidis with Jesse Bardwell | Jam-Rock/Improvisation | 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM | West Art, 816 Buchanan Ave, Lancaster, PA | $30 GA advance ($35 at door); $20 student; $50 reserved balcony

Major Vibes: Friends-Days | Electronic/DJ Set | 9:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King St, Lancaster, PA | Free

West Art Open Mics | Open Mic | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | West Art, 816 Buchanan Ave, Lancaster, PA | Free

RE/POSE | Live Band | 8:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King St, Lancaster, PA | Free

Air Supply: 50th Anniversary Celebration | Pop/Soft Rock | 7:30 PM | American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA | $69, $79, $99, $129

My Druthers w/ The Susquehanna Shantymen | Sea Shanty/Folk | 8:00 PM | Phantom Power, 121 W. Frederick St, Millersville, PA | $12 ADV / $15 DOS

Lancaster Loves Music Series | Local Music Showcase | 7:30 PM (Doors 6:30 PM) | The Ware Center, 42 N. Prince St, Lancaster, PA | $15

Larry & Joe | Venezuelan/Appalachian Folk Fusion | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | West Art, 816 Buchanan Ave, Lancaster, PA | $20 GA; $10 student

Cathedral of Funk with DJ Courtni | Funk/Soul/Disco DJ Set | 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM | West Art, 816 Buchanan Ave, Lancaster, PA | $10 in advance

All Your Friends: The Indie Party | Indie/DJ Event | 7:30 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King St, Lancaster, PA | Free

Nearly York | Live Band | 8:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King St, Lancaster, PA | Free

The Slackers with Lady Hatchet and Ford the River | Ska/Reggae | 8:00 PM | Phantom Power, 121 W. Frederick St, Millersville, PA | $25 ADV / $30 DOS

Kyle Hancock Trio | Pop/Rock | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Southern Market, 100 S. Queen St, Lancaster, PA | Free

BIG ROOM VIBES with Major Vibes | Electronic/DJ Set | 10:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King St, Lancaster, PA | Free

Sweet & Savory | DJ Set | 10:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King St, Lancaster, PA | Free

Celtic Woman: A New Era | Celtic/Folk | 3:00 PM | American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA | $79, $89, $99, $129

Even Better Than The Real Thing (U2 Tribute) | Rock/Tribute | 5:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King St, Lancaster, PA | Free

The Ogham Stones | Celtic/Folk | 7:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King St, Lancaster, PA | Free

New Jazz Underground | Jazz | 7:00 PM | The Trust Performing Arts Center, 37 N Market St, Lancaster, PA | Adult $36.25; Senior $30.25; Student $16.25

Antar Goodwin, Stray and Misfits, and Dark River Darling | Roots/Blues/Americana | 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM | West Art, 816 Buchanan Ave, Lancaster, PA | $15 advance / $20 at door

Jeff Miller | Live Looping/Singer-Songwriter | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Southern Market, 100 S. Queen St, Lancaster, PA | Free

raDiANCE with DJ Edge | Electronic/DJ Set | 10:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King St, Lancaster, PA | Free

Old Time Jam Session with Danny Mulligan | Bluegrass/Old-Time Jam | 2:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King St, Lancaster, PA | Free

Mark Lowry with Endless Highway | Gospel/Christian | 3:00 PM | American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA | $29, $39, $49, $59

Open Mic Artist Sessions with Henry Devorick | Open Mic | 7:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King St, Lancaster, PA | Free

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