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Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Hershey Company will begin repairing the smokestacks off East Chocolate Avenue in Derry Township on Feb. 19 by repositioning and re-securing metal straps during an 11-hour operation (if weather delays, work will move to Feb. 20) in preparation for a spring restoration project. PennLive
- ➤ Thrive Housing Services (THS) opened a warming center for 10- to 24-year-olds near the Broad Street Market in Harrisburg. The center (operating from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.) offers meals, warmth, and social service referrals and is part of plans for low-income apartments and a pay-what-you-can eatery by November. WGAL
- ➤ Thrive Housing Services opened a warming shelter for youth experiencing homelessness yesterday (1122 N. 3rd St.) in Midtown, offering a safe space to rest, snack and connect with support services. They also plan to launch a pay-what-you-can restaurant and renovate apartments by year’s end, pending funding. TheBurg
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Delaware River watershed (vital for drinking water and recreation) received $12.5M from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to support 30 conservation projects across four states; Pennsylvania will use $4.3M of its share to restore habitats, improve water quality and boost public boating access. PennLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Green Lumber updated its consumer alert on Feb. 13 regarding counterfeit dietary supplements sold in genuine packaging that contain tadalafil. The recall targets only lot LOT308EXP03/28 and customers should discard any product with that number immediately. PennLive
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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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Keystone Nationals Indoor Truck & Tractor Pull
March 19-21 — Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center — Check event page for pricing — Experience the excitement of top trucks and tractors competing in a thrilling indoor setting.
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