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Friday, March 28th, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ One person was hospitalized after an SUV crashed into a tree in Londonderry Township at 1:58 p.m. on Wednesday as the vehicle flipped and trapped the occupant for about 40 minutes before rescue crews freed them (on the 2700 block of Schoolhouse Road). WGAL
- ➤ Photos from the 1979 Three Mile Island accident show the region’s reaction and recall the plant’s history—TMI reopened after the partial meltdown, closed in 2019, and is expected to reopen by 2028 with $1.6 billion in restart plans to power a Microsoft data center. PennLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Three firefighters face fraud and tampering charges for allegedly falsifying work hours to claim extra pay—police documents state their preliminary hearing is set for April 7. Local 21 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Two-time Grammy-winning R&B singer Chris Brown will perform at Hersheypark Stadium on Aug. 5th at 7 p.m.—he will lead his Breezy Bowl XX Tour with Summer Walker and Bryson Tiller. WGAL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Middletown Area High School is presenting Mary Poppins in a musical that features students from grades four through twelve and is directed by Kristen Zlogar and Matthew Landrum. The show opens today at 7 p.m.—with extra performances on March 29th at 7 p.m. and March 30th at 2 p.m. FOX43
- ➤ The Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee approved a bill that would require public school and college sports teams to be designated by biological sex—allowing students to seek legal action if they are injured by incorrect labeling. The bill now advances to the full state Senate for further consideration. Local 21 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Three Mile Island, closed in 2019 for economic reasons, is set for a restart as its owner said the $1.6 billion plan is on track — unit one is expected to go online in 2028. 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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An Evening with Clive Carroll - Acoustic Guitar Master
10 PM - 2 AM — The Manor on Front — Ticketed — Experience an enchanting night of acoustic guitar mastery by Clive Carroll.
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