Good morning, Lancaster!
The Super Bowl is this Sunday, which means two things: it's almost time to crown the Best Pizza in Lancaster County, and you've got just a few days left to cast your vote. But first, we want to introduce you to a very good boy who's been making a big difference for local veterans and racking up followers along the way.
Here's what we have for you this week:
First Friday events and the best of the weekend
Last call for the Lancaster Pizza Playoffs
Meet Siri, Lancaster's most famous service dog
The Conestoga River is PA's River of the Year!
Last Call: Lancaster Pizza Playoffs 🍕
More than 3,000 people have voted for their favorite pizza shop, but there’s still time to rally behind your favorite spot. Voting closes on Super Bowl Sunday.
The leaderboard here shows where things stand heading into the final days. When you vote, you’ll see the most up-to-date results.
The Weekend Preview
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✅ Something Free
Corinna Joy @ Southern Market - Saturday, Feb 7 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Get free admission to a night of soulful, heartfelt music. Corinna Joy is a local, award-winning singer/songwriter whose performances blend honesty, charm, and powerful storytelling. Don’t miss the chance to experience her music live at Southern Market.
✅ Something for the Family
First Friday @ The Lancaster Science Factory - Friday, Feb 6 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Free admission to explore over 70 interactive exhibits. This is one of the best First Friday events for families with kids in grades K-8. Thanks to PPL for making it possible.
✅ Date Night Idea
The 70s Experience at Prima Theatre - Friday, Feb 6 @ 7:30 pm
A retro concert adventure through the greatest hits of the decade. From Fleetwood Mac to Funkytown, this one's a full-sensory ride.
✅ Something Unique
Sangjaru: Korean Traditional Music - Friday, Feb 6 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
A special performance at the Ware Center. If you've never experienced Korean traditional music live, this is your chance.
✅ Live Music
The Maks Plus Cumberland Honey - Friday, Feb 6 @ 7:30 pm Two all-female bands. One stage. Dynamic Philly trio The Maks plus PA folk splendor Cumberland Honey at Lititz Shirt Factory.
Lancaster’s Most Famous Service Dog
This is our first profile featuring a dog, but we didn’t want to miss the chance to tell Siri’s story: a golden retriever named for a 9/11 hero, who found his way to a Lancaster veteran and has become a local celebrity.
The Conestoga Wins River of the Year
Some news worth celebrating: the Conestoga River has been named Pennsylvania's 2026 River of the Year.
The 61-mile waterway, which winds past covered bridges and working farms, beat out the Lower Schuylkill River by fewer than 200 votes in a statewide poll. It's the first time in the award's 43-year history that the Conestoga has won.
The Conestoga River Club, which nominated the river, will receive a $15,000 grant to fund a year of celebrations, including river cleanups, community floats, and Lancaster Water Week events.
The club is dedicating the honor to the memory of Ad Crable, a personal hero of mine (Adam), and the environmental journalist who spent 37 years writing about Lancaster County's waterways and championed the Conestoga's careful stewardship. It's a fitting tribute to someone who helped many of us see this river and the outdoors more clearly.
If you've never paddled the Conestoga, 2026 is the year to change that.
More Weekend Events
Friday, February 6
Artist Reception & Gallery Talk: Lancaster's Latest with Tina Borchert & Ryan Moyer at the Lancaster Museum of Art @ 10:00 am
DJ Major Vibes: First Friday at Southern Market @ 8:00 pm
Saturday, February 7
2026 Rose & Shamrock Festival – Solo Piping Competition: EUSPBA-sanctioned bagpipe competition (8:30 am - 4:00 pm)
Loved Ones and Little Ones: Picture Books Event at the Demuth Program Center @ 10:00 am
Living the Experience: Underground Railroad Interactive Reenactment (11:00 am - 3:00 pm) - An immersive step back into history
Corinna Joy: Live at Southern Market @ 8:00 pm
Sunday, February 8
Warm-up Winter Tea Party with The Spice & Tea Exchange (12:00 pm - 2:00 pm) - Create a charming teacup garden while enjoying hot tea
Roots Revival Roadshow (2:00 pm - 5:00 pm) - A traveling collective celebrating African American music traditions
The Weekend Weather
Friday, Feb 6
29°
Light Snow
H:29° L:7°
Saturday, Feb 7
26°
Overcast
H:26° L:6°
Sunday, Feb 8
14°
Clear Skies
H:14° L:-7°
Wrap Up
That's all for this week! Don't forget:
Vote in the Pizza Playoffs before Super Bowl Sunday
Get outside and appreciate our River of the Year
Catch some live music (we've got a resolution to keep, after all)
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— Adam and Ben