It’s pretty cool to see @lancasteronline.bsky.social’s new podcast journalist, Julia Bischoff, drop an episode and - just like that - it’s among the most popular things on the site all day long.

Some called him the “Mountain of Manheim.” Others called him the “Gentle Giant.” But regardless of what name he went by, this much is true: Jack Fasig was one tall tale. He seemed like Lancaster County’s own Paul Bunyan. In… lanc.news/4kAconG

Bryce Harper is a fan of raw milk from Lancaster County.

One hundred years ago, a Lancaster city council member threatened to rename Cabbage Hill. "Several children have been bitten, neighborhood families are becoming estranged, horses are being scared by the packs of mongrel whelps that run the streets," the New Era reported.

June 4, 1775: A militia of Lancaster, Pa., hears John Carmichael preach: "Courage then!—Equip yourselves, and to be equipt for this warfare—put on, Gentlemen, the gospel armoury—have your feet shod with its preparation—for your helmet salvation—for your shield, faith—and be girt with truth."

A local death of note today, from @lancasteronline.bsky.social. The obituary notes Ben was a "talented writer and poet." He was, in fact, described as the "Bard of Brickerville" for having written a poem a day, every day, for years.

Parsons: Obviously we are disappointed in the numbers. We are still reviewing them, but it appears we will come up a little short. We will have a further statement tomorrow. We appreciate all those who worked hard, supported our campaign, and came out to vote today.

The former LNP newspaper production building coming down.

This is deep financial reporting, lining up the timelines. I am a little jealous, Chad Umble.

“Board Vice President Patrick Grenter said he had many questions, but the core question that had not yet been answered involved why the board had not been notified and if it would have ever been notified if the article hadn’t been written.”

“I won’t allow myself to express what deeply lies inside of how that is not the way this should work,” said board member Mark Boldizar. “I know the community will want and should expect action to be taken.” via @lancasteronline.bsky.social lancasteronline.com/news/local/m...

Congratulations, Lisa. More importantly, congratulations, Berks County. You have a true pro at the helm. We at @lancasteronline.bsky.social are thrilled to see what’s next for you.

Gnats are unnoted wheresoe’er they fly, But eagles gaz’d upon with every eye.

A Lancaster County judge wants to know what’s been done over the last four years in the investigation into the death of federal prosecutor Jonathan Luna. lanc.news/40DyIE8

Garden Spot High School students have written some very thought-provoking columns for @lancasteronline.bsky.social this week.

Lancaster County Commissioner Josh Parsons won the Republican Party nomination Saturday morning for the upcoming 36th Senatorial District special election. Photos TK... lancasteronline.com/news/politic...

2024 was a sad year of goodbyes, but these Lancaster County residents left important legacies [editorial] lanc.news/402gU50

Great photojournalism isn’t always about the biggest news events. Often, it’s about how a photographer captures a moment no one else sees, taking readers behind the scenes — including documenting the lengths a scavenger will go to for survival. lanc.news/41TvRZR

Lancaster County Commissioner Josh Parsons formally announced his state Senate bid today. No other candidates (R or D) have announced their intention to oppose him for the seat. lancasteronline.com/news/politic...

Lancaster County’s two Republican commissioners blocked the county’s budget director from answering questions about the 2025 budget during and after a public meeting Thursday, the day after commissioners approved the budget in a split 2-1 vote. lanc.news/49xpsFB

The Lancaster County District Attorney's Office filed charges against two juvenile males in connection with the creation of AI-generated pornographic images of Lancaster Country Day School students. lanc.news/3CWc29K

Three FBI agents were seen at the downtown Lancaster city offices of Daryl Heller and Paramount Management Group today as Heller and his business are enmeshed in court proceedings over $138 million he owes investors in his ATM network. lanc.news/3VnYxGe

Time was, people would come to Lampeter-Strasburg High School football games to see the marching band. lanc.news/3BmihmM

Heart, spirit and grit are the reasons Lampeter-Strasburg football team has a chance for first-ever state title [editorial] lanc.news/3CRCW2v

The term brain rot first appeared in Henry David Thoreau's famous Walden, according to the Oxford University Press. How did he use it — and what might he have made of its modern meaning?

High school musical season is just around the corner, and Lancaster County schools are preparing for production. Casts, crew, set design, costume construction, promotions are all under way for the spring musical season. https://lancasteronline.com/features/entertainment/2025-high-school-musicals-te…

Lancaster Country Day School’s board of trustees is working toward a resolution to the lawsuit filed last week by an attorney representing some families of victims impacted by artificial intelligence-generated nude images allegedly created by a former classmate. lancasteronline.com/news/local/l...

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College staff raise concerns about how students' voter registrations were being handled. Local elections authorities then send college a cease & desist letter. The 2024 election in Lancaster County, Pa. lancasteronline.com/news/politic...

An important and troubling story tonight from LancasterOnline’s Tom Lisi: lancasteronline.com/news/politic...

I learn something every time I read The Scribbler in LNP. Today’s column, not yet online, taught me that Poe wrote for the Columbia Spy once upon a time (www.eapoe.org/works/mabbot...). And that his grandparents were married in Lancaster.