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Monday, February 24th, 2025

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Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of February.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • An early morning fire in Harrisburg, with no reported injuries, has its cause under investigation.  WGAL

CRIME NEWS

  • Pennsylvania State Police are searching for two suspects involved in a cross-county chase where firearms were pointed at motorists and shots fired at officers, resulting in two arrests and no trooper injuries.  WGAL

CULTURE NEWS

  • The play 'Voices of the Eighth, Part III: Hallowed Ground' by the Sankofa African American Theatre Company and Gamut Theatre Group explores the history and legacy of Harrisburg’s Old Eighth Ward and its significance to African American heritage.  TheBurg

ECONOMY NEWS

  • The Harrisburg restaurant scene is experiencing significant transformations with several closures, sales, and relocations reported recently.  PennLive

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Shots fired at Thaddeus Stevens College prompted increased security and an ongoing investigation, but no injuries were reported.  WGAL

HEALTH NEWS

  • UPMC in Central Pennsylvania announces injured staff members from a tragic event are stable and making recovery progress, while extending gratitude to first responders and acknowledging the loss of a brave officer.  WGAL

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 3/1/25

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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.

    Sat, 3/8/25

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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.

    Fri, 3/14/25

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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.

    Sat, 3/15/25

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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.

    Sun, 3/16/25

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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.

    Fri, 3/21/25

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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