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Harrisburg
Friday, March 20th, 2026
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ashcombe Farm & Greenhouses is hosting its Spring Open House on March 21-22 with workshops, plant tips, food trucks and more for local families to celebrate spring. FOX43
- ➤ Ashcombe Farm will host a Spring Open House with plant workshops, a DIY propagation class, discounted gift cards, free pansy planting supplies and food trucks on March 21 and 22 in Cumberland County to help visitors prepare for the garden season. FOX43
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry hosts the Coolest Thing Made in PA contest where 56 products, from Hershey bars to guitars, face off in bracket-style rounds. Voting opened at 9 a.m. on March 19 and continues through early April, with the championship set for April 6—7. WGAL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Middletown Area High School students will perform the spring musical Anything Goes this weekend in Dauphin County — a fast paced comedy set aboard a cruise ship with Cole Porter songs. The shows start Friday at 7:00 p.m., Saturday at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. FOX43
- ➤ Professor Erik Hefti at Harrisburg University launched a free continuing education course titled Pharmacogenomics in Practice (approved for 1 contact hour) that teaches community pharmacists how to use genetic insights to improve patient care. The course is available through Pharmacy Times until Dec. 19. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Harrisburg officials updated Broad Street Market construction by completing three engineering milestones: a chemical grouting plan, a revised shoring plan + a helical piling plan. Trades are working on-site as a revised completion timeline is expected next month. FOX43
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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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Dave Matthews Tribute Band
8:30-10:30 p.m. — XL Live — Tickets vary — Celebrate the music of the Dave Matthews Band in a nostalgic 90’s atmosphere.
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The Weeknd Night Dance Party
8-11 p.m. — Capital City Music Hall — Tickets required — Experience the vibrant beats of The Weeknd at this exciting dance party for adults.
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Singer's Lounge
6-10 p.m. — Capital City Music Hall — $35 VIP, $30 Reserved Seating — Celebrate a decade of R&B and Soul with local artists at this lively showcase.
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