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Harrisburg
Wednesday, March 19th, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Penbrook Borough Police said a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of Elm and 27th at 5:20 p.m. led one vehicle to hit a building, a parked car & a pedestrian who was taken to the hospital and released while damage details remain unknown. WGAL
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A. Duie Pyle opened a new facility at 475 Terminal St. in Hampden Township in January and will employ 150 people by year’s end — the company provides transportation, distribution, and warehousing services for supply chain needs. PennLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Cumberland Valley School District announced that Middlesex Elementary will switch from full-day to half-day kindergarten next school year (due to ongoing budget issues and inadequate state funding) to manage rising costs. Further details and resources for families will be provided as the board reviews its options. Local 21 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dauphin County officials held a press conference Tuesday morning at the State Capitol after ICE detained five Bhutanese Nepali residents who are legal permanent residents; some have already been transferred to out-of-state detention centers. The officials said the detentions separated families and called for transparency and support from state and federal leaders. Local 21 News
- ➤ Hundreds of former federal workers have applied for state jobs after Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order on March 5 that gives them hiring preference—about 1,100 applications from roughly 700 candidates have been received while 665 positions are posted on the state’s recruitment page. PennLive
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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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All Breed Dog Shows
All day — Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center — Admission varies — Watch 201 AKC breeds compete in conformation shows over five days of dog shows.
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The Record Company Live
7-9 p.m. — XL Live — Cost info not provided — Experience the energetic live performance by The Record Company featuring a unique blend of rock and blues.
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Blue October Live Concert
7:59-10:59 p.m. — Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the alt-rock sounds of platinum-selling band Blue October as they perform live.
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Community Night at FNB Field
4-8 p.m. — FNB Field — Free entry — Celebrate local baseball and school spirit at this annual community event.
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Octave Cat Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — XL Live — $ — Experience a fusion of modular synths and electric piano influenced by late 70s vibes.
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Buckethead Live Concert
8:30-10 p.m. — XL Live — Tickets required — Experience the unique sounds of acclaimed guitarist Buckethead in an unforgettable performance.
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