Welcome to the r/Lancaster Weekly Self-Promotion Thread

Am I being dramatic to think it’s fucked for a content page with a following to post incorrect information for a business they are trying to promote? I think it’s even worse to process it all through AI too. Booooooo

Front porch is amazing, great owners, and they deserve better.

Anybody know anything about this pantry? I pulled over to drop some stuff off but it is just an empty vending machine.

I found this cat last night around 9pm on Race and Wheatland (near Prima and the Clocktowers). Please message me if you are/know the owner. Seems like an indoor cat and is very friendly.

Amos Miller's disease farm in Bird in Hand is back in the news.

I can't help but think these people are batshit because of the raw ass food they ate:

"It was August, and we were standing in the parking lot of an Amish farm in southeastern Pennsylvania. Kelly, a 30-year-old electrical engineer who lives in the suburbs of Philadelphia, drives her Honda Accord out to Amish country a few times a month to gather a supply of hormone-free, vaccine-free, corn-free, soy-free meat and dairy. She has long hair, a wide smile and a bubbly energy that came out in force as we surveyed the walk-in fridge at Amos Miller Organic Farm. “They have testicles!” she exclaimed. She wore a long patterned dress and filled her cart quickly — with pounds and pounds of beef, yellowish colostrum, three types of raw-milk ice cream, kefir water and, of course, buffalo brain, which she was excited to try because she normally ate beef brain."

If you recall this choice quote from LNP some time ago:

"The other witness, Matthew Tischler, said Miller’s farm is the only place he can get the food he needs. He said he traveled the country looking for healthy, real food, but that only Miller’s can meet his needs.
“I live in Lancaster in my car in the freezing cold so I can get this food,” Tischler said.
Tischler said he doesn’t want his food tested for pathogens and suggested Google reviews as a better tool for ensuring food safety than government inspectors.
He also said the government was preventing him from obtaining the food he wants, such as pig intestines.
“As soon as I eat pig intestines — and I’m not going to tell you where I get it — and I eat pig intestines with trichinosis, I feel better,” he said.

Posting for a non-reddit friend. Family with 2 young children is looking for a church, ideally in the Lititz/Ephrata area or not too far from there where their kids can have a good time and be cared for by people who have criminal background checks and child abuse clearances while the adults are in the service. Also would be great if they had some way for moms to build connection with each other NOT in the middle of a work day! I swear some churches feel like stay at home moms are the only kind of moms there are!

Other considerations:
-Ideally not a mega church
-Ideally not liturgical
-Again, politics from the pulpit are a big no.
-Involved in meeting the needs of their local community and in general making the world a better place

I'd love suggestions to pass on to my friend. Thanks!

Hello,

I am trying to get a group of 3-4 people together who would like to play and learn DnD 5e. I would prefer to form an in-person group. I have tried doing online groups but it just feels harder to form friendships and play with multiple people that way. The gaming sessions will be hosted at my residence so we don't have to pay for table fees. However, the very first time we meet I would prefer to meet everyone at a public place before I give people my address, this will be our session zero to talk about characters and rules and whatever else.

A little background about me, I have played a game or two of DnD but I am a brand new DM. I've decided to learn how to DM because the hardest part about finding people to play with is finding someone to run the game. I would like to find people who are newer to the game so we can all learn together as we go but I am not apposed to experienced players who are helpful but more importantly patient. I am a pretty easy going person who can get along with anyone and genuinely just like to have a good time. I am hoping to get like minded people to hopefully play long term campaigns.

Details:

• Since I'm new I'll be running the Lost Mines module.
• Must be over 21
• Meeting every 2 weeks.
• Days to run are either Tuesday, Friday, Saturday. Time is flexible. I'm happy to discuss the logistics with people who express interest and see if the group can come to a consensus.
• LGBTQ friendly
• Must be ok with cats
• Please no Min/Max players or people who just want to win the game.

If you are interested please message me with a little about yourself and times that could work for you!

Thanks for readiing!

CHAD UMBLE | Staff Writer LNP | LancasterOnline
Published Wed Oct 21, 2026 2:38 PM EDT

Work is underway to turn a closed Rite Aid in Lancaster city into a new Dollar Tree discount store.
The former drugstore at 825 E. Chestnut St., which closed in August 2025, is now being renovated for Dollar Tree.
A Dollar Tree construction manager recently posted on LinkedIn about a new store coming soon to the location. In addition, blueprints labeled "Dollar Tree" were visible this week through the store window, where there is evidence of ongoing construction.
No one from Dollar Tree responded to a request for comment on the new store, including when it might open.
Dollar Tree has more than 9,000 stores in the U.S., including 10 in Lancaster County.
The Rite Aid along East Chestnut Street in Lancaster was one of more than 1,000 stores closed following a bankruptcy filing in May 2025 by the Philadelphia-based chain. Before filing for bankruptcy, Rite Aid had six Lancaster County locations.
Rite Aid leased the 11,000-square-foot building at 825 E. Chestnut St., which was constructed in 1997.
The store will be the second former Rite Aid in Lancaster County to become a Dollar Tree. A former Rite Aid at 1550 Columbia Ave. in Manor Township, also built in 1997, was renovated last year and opened as a Dollar Tree in November 2025.

This morning i was walking my dog downtown and a guy (late teens early 20s) on a bike who was in the road riding saw me, and got on the same side walk as me. He picked up speed and pedaled straight at my dog and I on this tiny side walk. I stopped walking and moved off to the side. He stopped right before hitting us—to intimidate us I assume. I was very close to home so we ran and didn’t engage. Has this ever happened to anyone in Lancaster?

Thursday, October 22nd

This is our weekly board game night, graciously hosted at Six Feet Under Games in Gap every Thursday from 5:00pm to 9:00pm.

Bring an old favorite to share with others or take the opportunity to learn something new. Got something new and shiny that you want to play? Bring it along! Between the store's lending library and the games people bring, there is always something fun to play.

Bringing a game is -not- required or even expected. Just bring yourself and maybe a friend. The more, the merrier!

Don't worry about arriving right at 5:00 PM, it's a casual thing and we usually play several games over the course of the evening. Come on in and find us at the free-play tables on the right side of the store.

Please note that there are often families with young kids at the store, so we keep our language kid-friendly.

Hope to see you!

Hello!

I am on the search for a hairstylist that is well versed in alternative hairstyles - mainly reds, color blocking, A-line bobs, ect.

Any recommendations appreciated! Willing to travel up to an hour-ish if the person is right.

I love my vehicle and though its been a through some rough day times in the past. At a minimum, I need a new driver's side fender and flare. Seeking auto body work in Lancaster county for poor person who is paying out of pocket. I have one business that came highly recommended who put a quote together, and I just want to make sure I am covering all of my bases to 1) get a fair price, and 2) get quality work done. Putting the feelers out to the Reddit World for auto body recommendations that could help someone on a fixed income. Thank you.

Just here to plug RHPS at Tellus360 this Saturday!

The host is a friend of mine who has been doing an annual screening around the city for years, purely for the love of the game. He's put a lot of time, energy and his own money into making these screenings happen.

There are a lot of opportunities to see RHPS around the area this year, which is great, but unfortunately another screening is now happening the same night potentially putting this one in a bit of a tough spot.

If you've been thinking about going, I'd love for you to choose this one! It's a really fun night, and worth showing up to support someone who's put a lot into creating this experience for our community.

www.rhpslanc.com

PA-11 candidate Nurse Nancy Mannion will debate 10-year Rep. Lloyd Smucker this Friday (10/23) from 4-5:30pm. Tickets are already sold out for the live event, but it will also be live-streamed so mark your calendars to tune in!

Lloyd Smucker almost never shows his face in person unless it's a fundraiser event, and he doesn't meet with most constituents. Lloyd is also a member of the Ways & Means Committee helping to shape the ways in which your money is spent.

10 years in - how is Lloyd serving you?

Some old threads have old spots listed that aren't so good

Does anyone living in the Denver/Adamstown area use internet/phone service other than Windstream? Last I checked they kinda had a monopoly on the area, or other services available weren’t reliable/way more expensive. Just looking into possible options because I am tired of their service.

Hey everyone! I’m thinking of taking my in laws antiquing in Adamstown this weekend and was sad to hear Angus Antiques closed down. I went with my wife 2 years ago and we felt they had a great higher end selection that my in laws would love.

Does anyone know of other spots in the area with a similar high end vibe?

Anyone ever use Onsite Mobile Auto Upholstery for car interior repairs? Based out of Elizabethtown but comes to you to complete the repair. Quality of work? Pricing?

What’s a typical hourly wage for a coffee shop barista in Lancaster?

Visiting Lancaster for the first time and would love some recommendations from locals!
We’re looking for two things:
1. Really good BBQ, especially charcoal-grilled chicken, ribs, or other meats. I’ve noticed a lot of the Amish BBQ stands only operate on Saturdays. Are there any great spots open Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday?
2. Authentic Amish/Pennsylvania Dutch home cooking. We’re looking for hearty, homemade meals with good meats, fresh vegetables, and traditional local dishes. Ideally somewhere that serves food made from scratch, possibly farm-to-table. We’d prefer a regular sit-down restaurant or a small family-run place rather than a buffet.
We don’t need anything fancy or touristy. In fact, we’d much rather find a hidden gem that locals actually enjoy. Food quality matters more to us than atmosphere, and we’re not particularly interested in desserts.
We’ll be staying around Lancaster and are happy to drive about 20–25 minutes, possibly a little farther for somewhere truly worth it.
What are your personal favorites? Any underrated spots we shouldn’t miss?

I drove by the other day and saw that there was some work happening at/inside the building.

Does anyone know what's happening to the building?

My friend is looking for a lawyer that has experience with military QDRO. Anyone good family law attorneys in the area that anyone can recommend?

If you’ve ever been curious about the history, art, or symbolism behind tarot cards, visit the Manheim Township Public Library this Wednesday at 6pm for Decoding the Deck: A Deep Dive into the Major Arcana!

See the calendar for more information and how to register for this free program!

Please note: This presentation is strictly educational and focused entirely on history, art, and symbolism. No live readings will be conducted!

More of a rant - I understand the point of sale tipping feature is everywhere nowadays but when they turn that around and the minimum is 20 percent up to 30 percent for a takeout order, I feel like you should be called out.

Looking at you Cavolo in lititz and a couple of merchants in southern market.