Hotel Fulton Could Be Reborn as Bar, Restaurant, and Apartments

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Hotel Fulton Could Be Reborn as Bar, Restaurant, and Apartments

The historic Hotel Fulton at 637 N. Plum St. in Lancaster city might finally be coming back. The once-beloved neighborhood spot — known for its steak and wing nights — was originally built in 1905 and has been closed since a roof collapse 13 years ago, much to the frustration of neighbors who've watched it sit empty. Now, a proposal to revive it as a bar, restaurant, and apartments is moving through the Lancaster City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) Authority.

The application for CRIZ financial assistance was "enthusiastically approved" by the project review committee and heads to the Board of Directors at their March 24 meeting. The property still needs to be added to the CRIZ district and get both board and state approval before any money flows. Fingers crossed. This one's been a long time coming.

Nighttime Lane Closures Coming to Route 30 This Week

Heads up if you drive Route 30 through Manheim Township. New overhead signs are going up on the westbound side next week, and PennDOT will have nighttime lane restrictions in place from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, March 23 through Friday, March 27. The work zone runs between New Holland Pike (Route 23) and Oregon Pike (Route 272).

It's all part of the Route 30/Route 222 Interchange Improvement Project. Also worth noting: a full weekend closure is planned for April 17–20 covering both eastbound and westbound Route 30, plus the bridge carrying Route 222 over Route 30. Mark your calendars now.

Lancaster County Unveils First Parks and Trails Master Plan Since 1992

The Lancaster County planning department just dropped its first comprehensive parks and trails master plan in 34 years. Michael Domin, principal planner at the Lancaster County Planning Department, presented the new plan at the Lancaster County Public Safety Training Center on Thursday. Since the last plan in 1992, the county government has added three more parks to its portfolio.

The update represents a complete rethink of the region's recreation and open space strategy — and if you've ever wished for more connected trails or better park access, this is the kind of plan that makes that happen. Love to see it.

What's happening

Tuesday

Nonprofit Leadership Night | Networking for nonprofit leaders and professionals | 6:00 PM | Decades Lancaster, 438 North Queen Street | Free

Wednesday

Trivia Night at Southern Market | Test your knowledge for prizes and drinks | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Southern Market, 100 South Queen Street | Free

Let's Get Mossy! Spring Kokedama Workshop | Learn the Japanese art of moss ball planters | 5:30 PM | Gallery Grow, 320 North Queen Street, Lancaster | $25

Thursday

Cat in the Hat | Dr. Seuss's beloved story comes to life on stage | 6:00 PM | American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East | $29-$59

Habitat Advocate: Powerhouse Native Plants for Wildlife | Learn which native plants best support local ecosystems | 6:00 PM | 102 Chester Street, Lancaster | Free

Back to the 90's Music Trivia | 90s music trivia night, no registration needed | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Southern Market, 100 South Queen Street | Free

Saturday

Seeds Starting Indoors Workshop | Get a head start on your spring garden | 11:00 AM | Ken's Gardens, 2467 Old Philadelphia Pike | Free

Story Time with Author Jessica Yoon | Children's author reading and storytelling | 10:30 AM | Nooks, 112 North Prince Street, Lancaster | Free

Rails & Ales 2026 | Ninth annual craft beer tasting among historic trains (21+) | 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM | Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg | $40 GA, $50 VIP, $15 DD

Comedy Night at Columbia Kettle Works | Stand-up comedy featuring touring comedians | 7:30 PM | Columbia Kettle Works, 40 North 3rd Street, Columbia | $15-$20

CPOSC 2026 | Central Pennsylvania Open Source Conference for all skill levels | 8:00 AM | Ware Center for the Arts, 42 North Prince Street, Lancaster | Free-$95.75

Nothing in this section is sponsored. They're just the things you need to know. I'll always let you know when something's sponsored.

Live music

Wednesday

Major Vibes (DJ) | Electronic/DJ | 9:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 East King Street, Lancaster | Free

Thursday

The Wild Hymns with Huey and Jacob Kynard | Indie/Folk | 7:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 East King Street, Lancaster | Tickets at tellus360.com

Friday

Leo DiSanto & Friends | Rock/Variety | 8:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 East King Street, Lancaster | Free

Tuck & Friends | Alt Rock/Jam | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Southern Market, 100 South Queen Street, Lancaster | Free

BIG ROOM VIBES with Major Vibes (DJ) | Electronic/DJ | 10:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 East King Street, Lancaster | Free

Saturday

Corinna Joy | Singer-Songwriter/Soul | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Southern Market, 100 South Queen Street, Lancaster | Free

Boat House Row | Rock | 7:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 East King Street, Lancaster | $35-$40

The Oak Ridge Boys | Country/Gospel | 7:30 PM | American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster | $39-$69

Heated Rivalry Dance Party (DJ) | Electronic/DJ | 8:00 PM | Phantom Power, 121 West Frederick Street, Millersville | $17-$25

raDiANCE with DJ Edge | Electronic/DJ | 10:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 East King Street, Lancaster | Free

Y2Kids | Rock/Cover | 10:30 PM | Tellus360, 24 East King Street, Lancaster | Free

Sunday

The Oak Ridge Boys | Country/Gospel | 2:00 PM | American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster | $39-$69

Jam Session with Matt Wenger | Bluegrass/Jam | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 East King Street, Lancaster | Free