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Harrisburg
Saturday, February 14th, 2026
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Harrisburg YWCA restored power Friday after an overnight outage left the building without heat, and its crisis intervention services continued operating. CEO Mary Quinn said staff provided food, extra blankets, and support to residents while working on alternative accommodations + determining the outage cause. Local 21 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Traffic nearly stopped on I-83 in Lower Paxton Township as a crash blocked lanes near Exit 48 at 6:30 a.m. Friday & emergency crews are at the scene. WGAL
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A $300 million deal between Dura-Bond and TC Energy created 250 new jobs in Steelton as Sen. McCormick and local officials celebrated the agreement on Friday + the pact followed efforts to secure electricity and rail access after a nearby steel mill closed. WGAL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ High school seniors must apply online for the 2026 Best and Brightest award offered by PA Media Group by Friday, March 6. The award recognizes students for academics, extracurriculars and community service and is available for those attending eligible schools in nine local counties. PennLive
- ➤ Harrisburg University of Science & Technology launched its new HU Makerspace on Feb. 13 in the UPMC Health Sciences Tower on Chestnut Street. The space offers manufacturing tools for hands-on learning & invites students, staff & faculty to recycle PET bottles into 3D printer filament after safety training. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City and state leaders are starting a plan to improve downtown using the Downtown Harrisburg Perception Survey and a state grant ($50,000) to listen to residents, shop owners, and visitors. Officials say the effort will guide changes and boost local growth in the coming months. Local 21 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Twelve Susquehanna Valley football players from eight local high schools have been selected for the 69th annual Big 33 game. The game will kick off on Sunday, May 24 at Chapman Field at Cumberland Valley High School — a revered honor for our region's top talent. WGAL
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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.
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Elevation Worship Concert
7-9 p.m. — Giant Center — Tickets from $105 — Experience an uplifting evening of worship music with Elevation Worship.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Herbal Alchemy Exploration
6-7 p.m. — Agape Elixir Bar — Free samples included — An evening of magical herbal explorations awaits.
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