Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
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🏘️ Community
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.
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.
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.
🚧 Accidents
One person was taken to the hospital after a tractor-trailer carrying pallets overturned on Pennsylvania Route 283, closing westbound lanes for several hours.
📰 Economy
Schaedler Yesco Distribution, marking its 100th anniversary, has acquired a new 57,000-square-foot headquarters in Mechanicsburg to accommodate growth and expansion.
Over 70 new businesses, including restaurants, shops, and cultural establishments, opened in the Midstate area in 2024, marking a significant increase in local enterprise.
🏛️ Government
New laws in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware in 2025 bring changes to minimum wage, health insurance, and gun safety.
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.
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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.
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