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Harrisburg
Friday, March 7th, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Annual Harrisburg Police Report reveals 21 homicides in 2024, with six still unsolved, highlighting concerns over city efforts to address and solve these crimes. Local 21 News
- ➤ Nearly one year after Becky Beamer-Hicks disappeared and was later found in the Susquehanna River, her cause of death remains undetermined, causing prolonged grief for her family. PennLive
- ➤ 18 residents of central Pennsylvania were charged with involvement in a fraud scheme that stole over $3 million from more than 800 bank customers. PennLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ali Watkins, a Pulitzer Prize finalist and New York Times reporter, alongside Bradford Pearson, will discuss Watkins' book at the Midtown Scholar bookstore in Harrisburg on March 11. PennLive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Harrisburg International Airport reports a more than 13% increase in passengers in January, marking its second busiest January in 25 years. ABC27
- ➤ AT&T and DXL Big + Tall have relocated from the Harrisburg Mall to High Pointe Commons in Swatara Township, joined by a new Crumbl cookie shop. PennLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Harrisburg University, along with partners, is hosting the first Green Careers Discovery Day to help students learn about sustainability-focused professions via interactive sessions and tours, funded by the PPL Foundation. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
- ➤ Despite recent financial struggles and programmatic challenges at Harrisburg University, Interim President David Schankweiler is optimistic about the institution's future, focusing on new programs like physical therapy and advanced manufacturing. PennLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Department of Government Efficiency's initiative to cut federal spending by closing a Harrisburg USDA office has raised concerns over job security and service delivery among anonymous employees. Local 21 News
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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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