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Harrisburg
Friday, February 20th, 2026
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Plants + Pints returns to Strawberry Square on Sunday, Apr. 12 from 1 to 5 p.m. (tickets are $20 with kids under 12 free) and features over 40 plant-based vendors offering food and drinks; proceeds will support Downtown Daily Bread. TheBurg
- ➤ Downtown Harrisburg will host the free SoMa Block party series this May on S. 3rd Street between Market and Chestnut, where food trucks, drink vendors and live bands will energize the block. Regular Thursday events plus bonus parties on Juneteenth and Sept. 27 provide family-friendly fun. TheBurg
- ➤ Harrisburg Young Professionals named Cody Goss as its new executive director after he served as part-time communications coordinator since 2024 — he will be officially introduced at the Feb. 25 annual meeting at Strawberry Square and plans to boost local professional engagement. TheBurg
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A sinkhole has closed Bartine Street between Boas and Herr Streets, and city public works are repairing the site — officials say no reopening timeline has been set. Local 21 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Reese’s grandson, 70, claims Hershey changed ingredients in some spin-off products by using compound coatings instead of milk chocolate in Mini Hearts + discarded a bag he found inedible. Hershey says the company makes recipe adjustments to support new product innovations while preserving classic taste. WGAL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Harrisburg Midtown Art Center announced today it will close after failing to secure required licenses because of unpaid taxes, prompting local employees and patrons to urge City Council to act so the cherished venue can continue supporting local arts. TheBurg
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Harrisburg University announced the 6th annual launchU Startup Challenge for high school and college students, with applications open until March 6 and a virtual pitch event scheduled for May 13. Participants will gain mentorship and compete for cash prizes. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ West Church Road in Mechanicsburg Borough closed on Thursday, Feb. 19 for water service repairs by Veolia Water crews between Linda Drive and State Street near Trindle Spring Lutheran Church — officials say reopening time is unclear. WGAL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Daisy Myer, a 16-year-old cancer survivor, rang the bell at Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital to mark her cancer-free milestone and celebrated her birthday (a full circle moment as her father danced at THON in 2001) as she now leads Mini-THON at Penn Manor High School. WGAL
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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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78th Annual Zembo Shrine Circus
2:30-4:30 p.m. — Zembo Shrine Auditorium — Free parking — Experience thrilling G-Rated entertainment perfect for the whole family at the 78th Annual Zembo Shrine Circus.
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