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Harrisburg
Friday, February 21st, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Merrick Green, a retired Air Force veteran and technology entrepreneur, empowers central Pennsylvania through education and donation, enhancing small businesses, and bridging the technology divide. PennLive
- ➤ Harrisburg city officials will host a town hall meeting to discuss the reconstruction of the boarded-up Broad Street Market following a fire. PennLive
- ➤ Eden Village plans to develop a new tiny home village for the homeless, featuring 32 homes and a community center near the PennDOT building in Harrisburg. PennLive
- ➤ A firefighter from Middletown Volunteer Fire Department adopted a pit bull terrier named Bella who was found near a fire scene, and she joined her new owner on an emergency call shortly after. PennLive
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Ali Adamou, a 63-year-old mechanic, was tragically killed when a car he was working on fell from a lift at his Harrisburg auto repair shop, sparking an investigation by OSHA. PennLive
- ➤ TSA agents at Harrisburg International Airport intercepted a samurai sword, underscoring the importance of packing sharp objects in checked baggage. ABC27
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Developers in south central Pennsylvania have proposed various projects including housing, houses of worship, poultry barns, office space, a veterinary clinic, and a Dunkin' between Nov. 25 and Jan. 31. PennLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ LJ Holmes of Harrisburg University was honored with the 2025 Education & Workforce Development Award for outstanding contributions in additive manufacturing and 3D printing. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
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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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