Lancaster
A city in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania — population 58,990 as of 2020.
stops being your city.
Lancaster takes over news, events and the map.
News in Lancaster
City of Lancaster
September 25Saturday, September 26 The 000 block of W. King St. between N. Prince St. and N. Queen St. and the 000 block of N. Queen St. between W. King St. and W. Orange St. will be closed for Capital Day festival activities. The streets will be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on September...
Events
City of Lancaster
September 23Mayor Jaime Arroyo Proclaims September 15–October 15, 2026 as Hispanic Heritage Month
Mayor Jaime Arroyo has proclaimed September 15–October 15, 2026 as Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Lancaster. “The City of Lancaster has a significant number of residents whose families originate from Puerto Rico and countries such as the Dominican Republic, Cuba,…
Community Groups & OrganizationsCity of Lancaster
September 21The City of Lancaster is seeking community volunteers for various Boards, Commissions, and Authorities, including: All appointments are made by the Mayor with the consent of City Council. The City utilizes a single application for members of the public to express interest in…
Government & CivicCity of Lancaster
September 17Today, the City of Lancaster announced it has secured over $3 Million in Local Shares Account grants or affordable housing projects, community services, healthcare facilities, and sustainability projects in Lancaster City. Affordable Housing Community Services Healthcare…
Government & CivicCity of Lancaster
September 11Project Contact: Jared Marcotte – 717-476-7223 – jared@ironstagcrane.com The 000 block of N. Queen St. between W. King St. and W. Orange St. will be closed on September 13th from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Iron Stag Crane Service and other contractors will be closing the 000 block of N.…
TransportationCity of Lancaster
September 9Notice is hereby given that the proposed Capital Program/Capital Budget of the City of Lancaster for the fiscal years 2027-2031 is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Office of the City Clerk, Lancaster City Hall, 120 North Duke Street, Lancaster,…
Government & CivicIn and around Lancaster
See & do
+222 more on the mapEat, drink & stay
+424 more on the mapShops & services
+798 more on the mapMusicians & bands near Lancaster →
Explore the Greater Lancaster metro →
Lancaster changes faster than we can keep up.
Something opened, closed or moved? Tell us and we'll put it right. Our editors review submissions before they publish — you'll need an account with access to send one.
Lancaster by the numbers
- Area
- 7.23 sq mi (18.72 km²), 0.12 sq mi water
- Median age
- 32.2
- Households
- 21,971
- Persons per household
- 2.4
- Median household income
- $63,690
- Median house value
- $219,500
- Office
- PLANNING DEPARTMENT
- Address
- PO BOX 1599, LANCASTER, PA 17608