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Harrisburg
Friday, March 21st, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A school bus and a car collided in the 7800 block of Spring Road near Metz Lane in Wheatland Township on Thursday around 7 a.m.—students were on board but no one was hurt and a tow truck was called to clear the road while Pennsylvania State Police investigated the incident. WGAL
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ All 575+ Rita's locations gave away free 6-ounce Italian ice on March 20 to mark the first day of spring, and customers enjoyed the seasonal treat at their local stores. FOX43
- ➤ Rita’s gave away free 6-ounce Italian Ice at all 575 of its locations on March 20 to mark the first day of spring — customers could choose from classic flavors or a new Skittles option. The chain added freeze-dried Skittles to its toppings — and app users could enter code FDOS25 to win free Italian Ice for a Year. FOX43
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ PennDOT said a plan to reconfigure State Street—an important road leading to the Capitol—was canceled by the current mayor despite pedestrian deaths that raised concerns. The busy street remains unchanged as officials consider future safety improvements. PennLive
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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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Bumpin Uglies Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — XL Live — Check online for ticket prices — Experience the reggae-punk-ska vibes from Bumpin Uglies' new album, Lyrics Over Everything.
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