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Harrisburg
Friday, March 13th, 2026
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ ZooAmerica will host Teddy Bear and Friends Day tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Derry Township, featuring a teddy bear repair clinic, arts and crafts, story times, a scavenger hunt, and a photo session with Coco the Hershey Bears mascot, with admission tickets including access to all activities. FOX43
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A sinkhole forced PennDOT crews to close the I-83 northbound Exit 44A ramp (PA-230 13th St) in Dauphin County, delaying traffic and prompting safety checks. FOX43
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Funds (managed by Blackstone Energy Transition Partners) will buy a majority stake in Advanced Cooling Technologies, a Central Pa. manufacturer. The investment is set to boost U.S. manufacturing capacity and accelerate innovation with the deal expected to close in Q2, per a company release. Central Penn Business Journal
- ➤ Harrisburg’s Midtown Arts Center closed after unpaid amusement taxes led to license denial, stirring debate on whether the 10% tax (5% city and 5% for the school district) discourages live events. Promoters and officials discussed adjustments as the venue ended 17 years of operation. Central Penn Business Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Pennsylvania have surged due to Middle East conflict as AAA reports an average of $3.67 per gallon for gas and $5.11 for diesel, with some local stations (Sheetz, Wawa, Flying J, and Sunoco) offering rates as low as $3.29 per gallon. PennLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Harrisburg University is set to host its Annual Gala on Saturday, April 25 at Hilton Harrisburg, where supporters will celebrate student success and honor Impact Award winners JPL + Carmen Finestra. The event will boost scholarship funds and recognize community contributions to education. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The contractor will begin resurfacing Route 233 (Doubling Gap Road) in Cumberland County on Monday, Mar. 23, causing lane restrictions and a two-week detour between Vine and Green streets in Newville; work is set for 10-hour days starting at 8:30 a.m. and will finish by Sept. 29. PennLive
- ➤ Drivers in Harrisburg may face delays near I-83 this weekend as PennDOT crews widen roads and install drains along Cameron Street (between Sycamore and Paxton Streets) while work runs Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., with traffic diverted to the east side. TheBurg
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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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Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country
8-9:30 p.m. — XL Live — Tickets starting at $62 — Experience an unforgettable night of Cosmic Country music with Daniel Donato.
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Colebrook Road Album Release Celebration
7-11 p.m. — The Farmhouse at Englewood Hershey — Ticket info unavailable — Celebrate the release of Colebrook Road's latest album with a night of remarkable bluegrass music.
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The Four Horsemen - Tribute to Metallica
8:00-9:30 p.m. — XL Live — Tickets available — Experience the thunderous tribute to Metallica with precise riffs and high-energy performances.
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Plants & Pints Festival
1-5 p.m. — Strawberry Square — $20.00 — Celebrate community spirit with food and drink at this culinary festival.
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