Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of February.
Good morning, Harrisburg.
Jordan Space was named chief revenue officer of MPB Financial and will oversee revenue growth initiatives while continuing as president of Mid Penn Private Bank & report directly to CEO Rory G.
Ritrievi. Mid Penn Bancorp is based in Harrisburg and operates 59 retail locations.
Flagger Force is partnering with Rasa Legal to offer its employees confidential record-clearance services in Pennsylvania, funded by the Michael P.
Doner Family Fund. The program will help eligible workers overcome past record barriers and will expand as Rasa broadens its services.
A recent report shows that over a third of PA streams, including parts of the Susquehanna in Harrisburg, are impaired for fishing, swimming and farming; DEP officials and lawmakers met on Monday to discuss future local projects to reduce water pollution upstream.
Blasting resumed Monday, Feb.
9 along I-83 northbound between 17th and 19th streets in Harrisburg, causing rolling stops up to 10 minutes in both directions as crews worked on reconstruction and stops began at Route 581 in Cumberland County and at the Eisenhower Interchange in Dauphin County.
The PA Game Commission announced that it will release 8,400 pheasants (mostly hens) in state game lands, including seven in central PA, on Wednesday, Feb.
11, and Thursday, Feb. 12 to extend hunting opportunities until season's end.
State Rep. Emily Kinkead will propose the Prescription Drug Copay Fairness Act this week to close an insurance loophole that leaves patients paying full deductibles after manufacturer assistance ends.
Local lawmakers, including Rep. Andrew Kuzma, support the measure to ease rising drug costs.
After a 102% increase in premiums for 2026, 85,000 Pennsylvanians dropped their Pennie plans, leaving nearly one in five unable to afford coverage.
The agency expects more cancellations in the coming months—especially among older and rural residents—which may strain local healthcare.
York luger Summer Britcher (fourth Olympics) raced Monday at Milan Olympics, hitting a wall on her first run and clocking 53.225 seconds on run two to move into 12th place.
Her final two runs start Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. as fans support her in Glen Rock.
Great American Outdoor Show
10 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Horse World Expo — Admission fees apply — Explore the world of outdoor recreation, including hunting, fishing, and camping.
Shane Smith and The Saints Concert
7-10 p.m. — XL Live — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of soulful music with Shane Smith and the Saints performing live.
The Breakers: Tom Petty Tribute
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts — Cost info not provided — Experience the emotional sound of Tom Petty's hits with the country's premier tribute band.
Yonder Mountain String Band Live Performance
8-10 p.m. — XL Live — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience the innovative sounds of Yonder Mountain String Band who are at the forefront of progressive roots music.
Elevation Worship Concert
7-9 p.m. — Giant Center — Tickets from $105 — Experience an uplifting evening of worship music with Elevation Worship.
Pennsylvania RV Supershow
11 AM-5 PM — Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center — Tickets for adults, kids 16 and under free — Explore the latest RV models and enjoy family-friendly entertainment at this premier showcase.
PA Home + Garden Show
12-8 p.m. — Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center — $10 parking, promo code available — Explore innovative home improvement solutions and gardening trends with experts.
Ballyhoo! with Artikal Sound System
7-8:30 p.m. — XL Live — Last-minute tickets available — Experience energetic reggae vibes with Ballyhoo! and Artikal Sound System.
Permitting Without Pain: Part 1
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Capital Union Building — $225 members, $525 non-members — Explore permitting best practices and compliance in a comprehensive workshop with DEP experts.
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