Happy Monday Lancaster.
Please be careful out there if you’re shoveling this morning. That snow is (probably) going to be very heavy.
WGAL said it’s the kind you really want to avoid shoveling if you have any heart conditions. I’m writing this Sunday afternoon (I typically write one day ahead) - so hopefully we all wake up and there’s not much at all.
If you’re off work for the weather today, here’s what I think is worth your time.
We’re going to cover great food, live music, and a historical deep dive into one of the most prominent colleges in all of Pennsylvania.
40 Years of Slices, Stories, and Lancaster Tradition - House Of Pizza Hits A Historical Milestone
This week marks a major milestone for one of downtown’s most recognizable restaurants.
House of Pizza is celebrating 40 years in Lancaster - four decades of serving slices, late-night cravings, first dates, post-game dinners, and everything in between.
Opened in 1986, House of Pizza began with a simple goal: serve great food and bring people together. Over the years, it has become more than just a place to grab a pie - it’s become part of Lancaster’s rhythm.
From after-school slices to anniversary dinners, generations of locals have memories tied to those tables.
Located in the heart of the city, House of Pizza has watched Lancaster evolve around it. Businesses have come and gone. Downtown has transformed. But the familiar green-and-red sign has remained.
In a city that values tradition while continuing to grow, long-standing local restaurants become anchors.
And 40 years is no small feat in the restaurant world.
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Murder, Mystery, and Suspense: And Then There Were None Comes to The Fulton
Lancaster’s historic Fulton Theatre is staging one of the most chilling mysteries in theatre history this winter with its latest mainstage production: Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None. Running from February 13 through March 8, 2026, this gripping whodunit promises audiences an evening of suspense, intrigue, and dramatic tension that keeps you guessing until the final moment.
Based on Christie’s beloved novel, And Then There Were None brings to life the story of ten strangers invited to a secluded island, only to find themselves accused of past crimes - and then picked off one by one under mysterious circumstances. What begins as an eerie gathering quickly spirals into a high-stakes psychological thriller, where paranoia and suspicion envelop every character.
Directed for the Fulton stage with vivid atmosphere and masterful pacing, the production captures the essence of Christie’s most foreboding tale - a narrative acclaimed as a masterpiece of dramatic construction whose tension never lets up.
This staging blends haunting lighting, evocative sound design, and a talented ensemble cast to pull audiences deeply into the mystery.
Performances are scheduled throughout late February and early March, including both matinee and evening shows, offering plenty of opportunities for theatregoers to catch this riveting thriller.
Rock the Night Away: Adrenalize - The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience at Mickey's Black Box
Lancaster area rock fans and ’80s music lovers are in for an unforgettable night this Friday, February 27, 2026, as Adrenalize - The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience takes the stage at Mickey’s Black Box in Lititz.
This high-energy tribute show channels the look, sound, and swagger of one of rock’s most legendary bands, Def Leppard, offering a night of arena-ready anthems, sing-along classics, and deep cuts that helped define the era of arena rock.
Adrenalize brings the classic rock energy of Def Leppard’s catalog to life, performing beloved songs that dominated radio and MTV in the 1980s and beyond. Fans can expect to hear anthems such as “Rock of Ages,” “Love Bites,” “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” and more - all delivered with the intensity and showmanship that made the originals crowd favorites.
When: Friday, February 27, 2026 - 8:00 PM
Where: Mickey's Black Box, 101 Rock Lititz Blvd, Lititz, PA
Today’s Historical Deep Dive: The Founding of Franklin & Marshall College
Long before Lancaster became known for its vibrant downtown and historic charm, it became home to one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the United States.
Franklin & Marshall College traces its origins to 1787, when Franklin College was chartered in Lancaster - the same year the U.S. Constitution was written.
Named for Benjamin Franklin, an early financial supporter of the school, Franklin College reflected the spirit of the new republic.
It offered instruction in both English and German, serving Pennsylvania’s diverse population and becoming one of the first bilingual colleges in the country.
Notably, women were included in its earliest classes - unusual for the era - though coeducation would not remain continuous in the years that followed.
Nearly fifty years later, Marshall College was founded in 1835 in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania.
Me personally? Until doing a deep dive and studying the history, I wasn’t aware that it was named after John Marshall, whose landmark Supreme Court decisions helped define federal authority in the young nation.
By the mid-19th century, financial pressures and changing educational needs led the two institutions to unite.
In 1853, Franklin College and Marshall College merged, forming Franklin & Marshall College.
The consolidated institution ultimately relocated fully to Lancaster, cementing the city as its permanent home.
More than two centuries after its earliest founding, Franklin & Marshall remains rooted in the same ideals that shaped it: rigorous liberal arts education, civic responsibility, and intellectual independence.
That’s todays updates,
Andrew From Lancaster Local