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Harrisburg
Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The annual St. Patrick’s Day parade will start at 2 p.m. Saturday downtown, looping from the Market Street Bridge and featuring pipe bands, Irish dance groups, the Wienermobile, and festive floats. The Lucky Charm 4-Mile Race begins at noon Saturday (street closures run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). TheBurg
- ➤ New street closures are now in effect around the Broad Street Market as crews work to modernize the historic brick building — gutted by a 2023 fire — and area. The closures affect southern Verbeke Street from Capital to North 6th and a stretch of Fulton Street for utility work. WGAL
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A house fire on Friday in the 1600 block of Cressman Circle left a local family with nothing (including a 3-year-old's birthday gifts), and neighbor Chris Leedy launched a GoFundMe to help raise $11,000 for essentials. Local 21 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Capital Vending, a family business from Harrisburg started in 1962, is evolving from vending machines to legal skill games by expanding operations across 12 states. Co-owner Joe Calla said the shift adds digital jukeboxes, ATMs, and skill machines to support local partner venues. Central Penn Business Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Owner Chris Werner confirmed Monday that Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center was foreclosed upon and will not reopen due to unpaid amusement and property taxes. The venue had been in dispute with city officials (over tax delinquencies) and now faces significant financial challenges. Local 21 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in Pennsylvania face higher gas prices as they now pay 58 cents more per gallon, with prices reaching $3.70 today. Local stations in Lower Swatara Township report rates as low as $3.29 (Wawa and Sheetz) amid global supply challenges. PennLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Pa’s top high school athletes were honored by state lawmakers on Monday (at the state Capitol) as the 69th Big 33 Football Classic began; cheerleaders, coaches, and teammates also received recognition during the event. FOX43
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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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