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Harrisburg
Monday, March 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ MHS students joined Feed My Starving Children at the Copenhaver Gym on Saturday to package meals for undernourished kids. The volunteer work shows strong local support + a commitment to community well-being. FOX43
- ➤ Volunteers held a Jail and Bail fundraiser at Columbia Market House + raised $4,200 to restore a nearly 200-year-old dungeon beneath the historic building. FOX43
- ➤ Local fishers and outdoor enthusiasts gathered in Carlisle at the YBAC's 2026 Fishing and Outdoor Show to gear up for the coming fishing season (with gear demos and local experts on hand). FOX43
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Four individuals were displaced when a 2-alarm house fire broke out on Schoolhouse Road in Duncannon Sunday just before 1:30 p.m. Crews from Perry, Dauphin, & Cumberland counties responded while authorities said the accidental blaze completely destroyed the home. FOX43
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hershey Theater is set to reopen after over a year of renovations that added heating and ventilation, dressing rooms and extra seating. The first show is scheduled for Thursday — public tours will begin next month. FOX43
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oil was spotted in Codorus Creek after a fire broke out at J&K Salvage on Wednesday, spilling oil from 20 containers; local officials (including the Hazmat team and DEP) began cleanup efforts and water testing with results expected next week. Local 21 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lyfe center in Dauphin County filed an appeal on Friday to stop the state from shutting down its facility that houses 25 children, saying the removal order will hurt the progress of their treatment (a decision is due within 90 days). PennLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Officials warned local anglers that fish from Middle Spring Creek in Cumberland & Franklin counties are unsafe to eat due to high PFOS levels. Residents are advised to avoid consumption and follow updated safety guidelines. FOX43
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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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AI in Sales Symposium II: From Hype to Revenue
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM — Capital Union Building (CUB) — Free entry — Explore how AI transforms sales from hype to real execution and revenue impact.
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Nirvana Tribute Experience: Nirvani
8-9:30 p.m. — XL Live — Ticket required — Experience the sounds and vibes of Nirvana with a tribute performance that will take you back to the 90s.
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