Daily
Harrisburg
Friday, January 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Hershey Bears aim to surpass their world record by collecting more than 74,599 teddy bears at their annual GIANT Teddy Bear Toss event to support local charities and children in need. FOX43
- ➤ Hundreds gathered for the 28th annual Penguin Plunge in Harrisburg to support the Humane Society, aiming to raise $70,000 for the no-kill shelter. Local 21 News
- ➤ The 2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show is set to reveal its iconic 1,000-pound butter sculpture, contributed by Land O’Lakes, highlighting agricultural community and creativity. Local 21 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ One person was taken to the hospital after a tractor-trailer carrying pallets overturned on Pennsylvania Route 283, closing westbound lanes for several hours. Local 21 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Schaedler Yesco Distribution, marking its 100th anniversary, has acquired a new 57,000-square-foot headquarters in Mechanicsburg to accommodate growth and expansion. Central Penn Business Journal
- ➤ Over 70 new businesses, including restaurants, shops, and cultural establishments, opened in the Midstate area in 2024, marking a significant increase in local enterprise. ABC27
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New laws in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware in 2025 bring changes to minimum wage, health insurance, and gun safety. CBS News Philadelphia
- ➤ Harrisburg's Mayor Wanda Williams proposes a new $2.7 million building at Broad Street Market as part of a $20 million plan to restore and expand the market, with construction to follow the restoration of a fire-damaged building. WGAL
-
Vision & Growth Workshop for New Real Estate Agents
This workshop offers new real estate agents valuable insights, strategies for success, and networking opportunities with industry professionals.
-
2025 Pennsylvania Auto Show
The Pennsylvania Auto Show offers an extensive showcase of new vehicles, automotive technology, and family-friendly entertainment, highlighting the latest models and allowing visitors to engage with automotive experts.
-
Great American Outdoor Show
The Great American Outdoor Show is a premier event showcasing outdoor recreation and sports, held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Harrisburg
Welcome to the Daily Harrisburg, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania community. If you like the Daily Harrisburg, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Harrisburg.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Harrisburg and across Pennsylvania. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Harrisburg
A free Harrisburg community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyharrisburg.com/sitemap