AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Lancaster Pennsylvania. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/lancaster-pa 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/lancaster-pa https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 03 Jun 2024 19:33:05 -0500 Celebrate Lancaster returns to downtown Lancaster! Join us for our annual celebration of Lancaster City’s vibrant residents and cultures, along https://www.americantowns.com/news/celebrate-lancaster-2022-31380248-lancaster-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/celebrate-lancaster-2022-31380248-lancaster-pa.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lehigh Valley International Airport has secured a $5 million grant that will go toward expanding and improving the facility, Representative Susan Wild https://www.americantowns.com/news/susan-wild-5-million-grant-will-help-critical-lv-international-airport-31442443-lancaster-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/susan-wild-5-million-grant-will-help-critical-lv-international-airport-31442443-lancaster-pa.html Government and Politics Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Funding will be used to rehabilitate runways, improve runway lighting With this funding, Lehigh Valley International Airport has received more than https://www.americantowns.com/news/casey-announces-68-million-for-lehigh-valley-international-airport-31447258-lancaster-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/casey-announces-68-million-for-lehigh-valley-international-airport-31447258-lancaster-pa.html Government and Politics Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Tom Wolf today? announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has named the Southwestern https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-wolf-applauds-president-biden-for-627-million-investment-in-swpa-robotics-autonomy-cluster-through-build-back-better-regional-challenge-31448571-lancaster-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-wolf-applauds-president-biden-for-627-million-investment-in-swpa-robotics-autonomy-cluster-through-build-back-better-regional-challenge-31448571-lancaster-pa.html Government and Politics Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Philadelphia playground was already packed by the time Josh Shapiro arrived. The attorney general and candidate for Pennsylvania governor paraded https://www.americantowns.com/news/how-josh-shapiro-is-trying-to-turn-out-black-voters-in-philly-a-crucial-group-for-democrats-31456692-lancaster-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/how-josh-shapiro-is-trying-to-turn-out-black-voters-in-philly-a-crucial-group-for-democrats-31456692-lancaster-pa.html Government and Politics Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 PHILADELPHIA — Democratic nominee for governor Josh Shapiro brought his campaign to South Philadelphia. On Saturday, he met with voters to talk https://www.americantowns.com/news/democratic-nominee-for-governor-josh-shapiro-campaigns-in-south-philadelphia-31456694-lancaster-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/democratic-nominee-for-governor-josh-shapiro-campaigns-in-south-philadelphia-31456694-lancaster-pa.html Government and Politics Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) sent letters to the CEOs of MasterCard, American https://www.americantowns.com/news/congresswoman-dean-and-senator-warren-urge-bank-ceos-to-adopt-new-code-for-gun-and-ammunition-retailers-31451258-lancaster-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/congresswoman-dean-and-senator-warren-urge-bank-ceos-to-adopt-new-code-for-gun-and-ammunition-retailers-31451258-lancaster-pa.html Government and Politics Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Attractions: Horrifying Hayride: Experience more movements, motions, sensations and effects than ever before. In addition to New scenes, New https://www.americantowns.com/news/jasons-woods-haunted-attraction-2022-31456033-lancaster-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/jasons-woods-haunted-attraction-2022-31456033-lancaster-pa.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 PENNSYLVANIA – With the news that GOP Senators are proposing a bill that would ban abortion nationally, Pennsylvania Democratic Party https://www.americantowns.com/news/pa-dems-statement-on-gop-national-abortion-ban-31459008-lancaster-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/pa-dems-statement-on-gop-national-abortion-ban-31459008-lancaster-pa.html Government and Politics Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lyric Theatre renovation would create an anchor for arts in the city and help revitalize the local economy Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob https://www.americantowns.com/news/casey-announces-500000-federal-investment-in-historic-oil-city-theatre-rehabilitation-31461850-lancaster-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/casey-announces-500000-federal-investment-in-historic-oil-city-theatre-rehabilitation-31461850-lancaster-pa.html Government and Politics Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Tom Wolf announced today Pennsylvania is receiving more than $900 million for 19 projects that will create new revenue streams and support https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-wolf-announces-historic-900-million-federal-investment-in-pennsylvania-climatesmart-agriculture-projects-31463308-lancaster-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-wolf-announces-historic-900-million-federal-investment-in-pennsylvania-climatesmart-agriculture-projects-31463308-lancaster-pa.html Government and Politics Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Judy Chu (D-CA), Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Velazquez https://www.americantowns.com/news/reps-houlahan-chu-and-small-business-chairwoman-velazquez-stop-unfairly-penalizing-ppp-borrowers-31469340-lancaster-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/reps-houlahan-chu-and-small-business-chairwoman-velazquez-stop-unfairly-penalizing-ppp-borrowers-31469340-lancaster-pa.html Government and Politics Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Celebrating 31 Years "The Longest Running Quilt Show in Lancater" Over 40 Vendors Classes Antique Quilt Exhibit Free Admission, Free Parking, https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-lancaster-quilt-show-at-wyndam-host-resort-and-convention-center-31465978-lancaster-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-lancaster-quilt-show-at-wyndam-host-resort-and-convention-center-31465978-lancaster-pa.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Pennsylvania Chamber has hosted a gubernatorial debate in every election since 1986 – but Mastriano refused to show up because he https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-mastriano-a-no-show-at-pa-chamber-dinner-josh-shapiro-asks-why-arent-you-here-what-are-you-hiding-31471665-lancaster-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-mastriano-a-no-show-at-pa-chamber-dinner-josh-shapiro-asks-why-arent-you-here-what-are-you-hiding-31471665-lancaster-pa.html Government and Politics Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA), U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Representatives Alan Lowenthal (CA-47), Mike Quigley (IL-05), https://www.americantowns.com/news/kym-kemp-huffman-and-members-of-congress-urge-gsa-to-reduce-singleuse-plastics-governmentwide-31472791-lancaster-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/kym-kemp-huffman-and-members-of-congress-urge-gsa-to-reduce-singleuse-plastics-governmentwide-31472791-lancaster-pa.html Government and Politics Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500