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Harrisburg
Thursday, February 20th, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Harrisburg residents are concerned about squatters in vacant properties, prompting city code enforcement action. Local 21 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two firefighters were injured and several residents were rescued during a two-alarm rowhome fire in Harrisburg that began due to a furnace issue, causing damage to four homes. ABC27
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo concluded that the four officers who fired on homicide suspect Santiago Gutierrez during a Dec. 10, 2024 shootout in Harrisburg acted justifiably, based on the immediate threat Gutierrez posed. FOX43
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Harrisburg's 8th annual Ice & Fire Festival will feature over 60 ice sculptures, an ice slide, fire dancers, and more on March 1 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at various locations. PennLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Best and Brightest 2025 award application deadline for high school seniors is March 5, offering recognition for academic achievement and community service. PennLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pennsylvania House Democrats initiate meetings to address environmental and social topics such as reducing lead in school drinking water and solving child care worker shortages, with bipartisan support emphasized for solution development. WGAL
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Michael Feinstein Live at The Forum Auditorium
Michael Feinstein, a renowned interpreter of the Great American Songbook and five-time Grammy nominee, will be performing live at The Forum Auditorium.
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Get The Led Out - Tribute to Led Zeppelin
Get The Led Out captures the essence of Led Zeppelin’s music, delivering an epic concert experience at the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts.
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Rocks4Kids Junior Education Day
Students will engage in interactive learning about Pennsylvania minerals, rocks, and fossils through hands-on activities at various stations.
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Infamous Stringdusters Concert
The GRAMMY® Award-winning Americana band, Infamous Stringdusters, will perform live, featuring their unique blend of bluegrass and Americana music.
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Kilmaine Saints Live Performance
Experience the explosive Celtic rock sound of Kilmaine Saints, a high-energy band blending Irish and Scottish influences, live at XL Live.
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Quarterly Cake Tasting at Sweet Confections
Attendees can enjoy sampling a variety of delicious cakes at the quarterly tasting event hosted by Sweet Confections Cakes.
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Cirque du Soleil - OVO: A Colorful Insect Adventure
OVO is a vibrant performance by Cirque du Soleil that explores the lively interactions of insects in a dynamic ecosystem filled with energy and movement.
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