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Harrisburg
Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ PennCyber warned that threat actors may exploit digital tools (like QR codes and public Wi-Fi) at the Pennsylvania Farm Show; the event will run Jan. 10-17 at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg and attract over 500,000 visitors. FOX43
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At the Pa. Farm Show, a butter sculpture is on display showing key moments from America’s formation, featuring the Founding Fathers, Betsy Ross and symbols like the Liberty Bell and Declaration of Independence. FOX43
- ➤ The 110th Pennsylvania Farm Show begins tomorrow after a Thursday media preview, with today's food court opening serving new treats like mushroom coffee, chocolate covered strawberries and acai bowls. The show features the Growing a Nation theme — celebrating America's 250th birthday. Local 21 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Middlesex Township supervisors approved subdivision plans for an 18-building data center campus on 700 acres off Country Club Road in Cumberland County. The project, known as Pennsylvania Digital 1 (PAX-1), is expected to create 450 jobs and generate $65 million in tax benefits pending further approvals on land development and utility sources. WGAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Harrisburg announced Thursday that it had won a $750,000 state grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development to relocate the Capital Area Greenbelt in south Harrisburg, where project phase one will begin this year with a new crosswalk and widened sidewalk (phase two awaits landowner agreements). TheBurg
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ New York-based Quad Property Group purchased a 64,000 sqft industrial property at 1830 S. 19th Street in Harrisburg, paying $5.55 million and signing leases with CED Electric and Ascendance Trucks, marking its first investment in Pennsylvania. Central Penn Business Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Carlisle fighter Dustin the Disciple Pague will challenge Julian Lane for the BKFC Welterweight World Title on Jan 17 — the bout marks his first title shot in bare-knuckle boxing. FOX43
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Eaglemania - A Tribute to The Eagles
8-11 p.m. — Carlisle Theatre — Cost info not specified — Experience the world’s greatest Eagles tribute performance featuring remarkable harmonies and hits.
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Megan and Dave's Sing-Along Night
6-9 p.m. — Copper Pub and Grille — Free entry — Enjoy a high-energy night of your favorite sing-along covers with Megan and Dave.
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Great American Outdoor Show
9 a.m. – 7 p.m. — Horse World Expo — No pre-registration required — Explore the latest in outdoor recreation and sports at this expansive show.
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