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🌱 Why police shut down East Walnut Street around midnight Monday

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 5 min read

Morning Lancaster! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why police shut down East Walnut Street around midnight Monday
  • What Lancaster parents need to know about the dangerous Benadryl challenge.
  • How will $360M in new state funds really affect your schools?

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy, very hot and humid, with a high of 101 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Hot with clouds and sun, temps: high: 94, low: 68.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 94 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man arrested after threats lead to midnight police scene outside Lancaster home (local21news.com) — Police shut down part of East Walnut Street in Lancaster just after midnight Monday while responding to threats allegedly made by a resident inside a home. Specialized teams, including Lancaster County SERT and Lancaster Township police, secured the scene, safely removed two occupants, and later arrested the suspect, seizing two firearms. No injuries were reported.
   

2. 'Benadryl challenge' social media trend sends 2 Lancaster County teens to ICU (lancasteronline.com) — Two Lancaster County teenagers were recently admitted to intensive care after attempting the dangerous “Benadryl challenge,” prompting local pediatricians at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health to warn families. Doctors urge Lancaster parents to talk with kids about misusing over-the-counter medicines and monitor social media trends, noting overdoses can cause seizures, brain damage, heart problems, or even death.
   

3. Lancaster County school districts to receive $360M in state education funding for 2026-27 (lancasteronline.com) — Lancaster County’s 17 school districts will receive $360 million in state education funding for 2026-27, but many local leaders say rising costs still outpace the increase. Administrators from districts including School District of Lancaster, Elizabethtown, Manheim Central, Manheim Township, and Penn Manor describe tight budgets, tax hikes, and difficult cuts, especially around special education and construction projects.
   

4. Beat the heat: Four indoor spots in Lancaster County to keep kids busy this summer (fox43.com) — Families in Lancaster County have several air-conditioned spots to keep kids busy during this week’s heat, from painting camps at Painting with a Twist Lancaster to interactive exhibits at Hands-on House, Children’s Museum of Lancaster. Animal-loving kids can also enjoy educational Kids Days at That Fish Place – That Pet Place, offering safe, indoor fun while temperatures soar.
   

5. Phillies lead MLB All-Star Week with 6 selections, including 2 in the Home Run Derby (wgal.com) — A Lancaster native, All-Star Nick Kurtz, is proudly representing his hometown and home state during MLB All-Star Week at Citizens Bank Park. While Phillies stars dominate headlines, Kurtz says returning to Pennsylvania and “representing Lancaster” makes the experience especially meaningful. He credits being around veteran All-Stars with helping him grow his game.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • MISSING BEAGLE - Male.
    New rescue. Lost from campground behind Dutch Wonderland 6/28 and has been running for over 2 weeks. Main areas along Olde Philadelphia Pike /… (Nextdoor East & West Hempfield)
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    Looks like most of the houses surrounding me too. Arghhh! (Nextdoor Blossom Hill)
  • Franklin & Marshall College posted a job opening for Director of Housing - Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster. Apply here.
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Ok Lancaster! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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