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Harrisburg
Wednesday, March 5th, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tom McGrath and Josh Kesler open High Dive, a unique neighborhood bar in Harrisburg, aiming to enhance community gathering with a tropical/Tiki theme. Central Penn Business Journal
- ➤ Harrisburg introduces a roller skating rink on City Island for March, with additional themed nights, as part of pilot programs to enhance community engagement and utilization of space. TheBurg
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A tractor-trailer caught fire near the UPMC Harrisburg hospital in Dauphin County, with fire crews extinguishing the flames and no immediate reports of injuries. WGAL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Ester N. Mbaya was sentenced to 41 months in prison for health care and bank fraud, involving over $1 million in false Medicaid claims and falsified financial records. FOX43
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Salted Butter Bakery & Café is set to open on March 8 in midtown Harrisburg, offering custom decorated cakes, cookies, cinnamon rolls, and brownies. PennLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Harrisburg University and Howard Community College launch a pathway from PTA Associate’s Degree to Exercise Science Bachelor’s Degree, aiming to address healthcare professional shortages. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Denim Coffee will open a new kiosk in Strawberry Square, Harrisburg, replacing a space previously occupied by Little Amps Coffee Roasters. PennLive
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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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Passion Into Profit Workshop
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM — East Shore Area Library — Free entry — Explore ways to transform your passions into profitable ventures in a community-friendly setting.
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Live Dead & Brothers Concert
7:30-10:00 p.m. — XL Live — Ticket prices vary — Experience a captivating blend of psychedelic blues and jam band roots with Live Dead and Brothers.
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