Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
Good morning, Harrisburg.
Dauphin County Parks and Recreation offers its free Parks Passport program that lets residents explore 10 park sites including Fort Hunter Park and Wildwood Park via an online guide—using a browser shortcut with location tracking.
Participants earn points for each visit and may win prizes by completing the passport within the calendar year—boosting local tourism and outdoor enjoyment.
Yesterday marked the 46th anniversary of the partial meltdown at Three Mile Island in Dauphin County, where equipment malfunctions, design problems and worker errors led to major nuclear safety changes, and Constellation Energy plans to restart the reactor by the end of the second quarter in 2027 while investing $1.6 billion—Microsoft has agreed to buy power from the 835 MW plant for its regional data centers.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission warned customers about a phone scam in which a caller spoofing their number claims that an immediate payment is needed to cancel a service switch — the commission said it does not call consumers to demand payments and reported the scam to law enforcement.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Community Night at FNB Field
4-8 p.m. — FNB Field — Free entry — Celebrate local baseball and school spirit at this annual community event.
Octave Cat Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — XL Live — $ — Experience a fusion of modular synths and electric piano influenced by late 70s vibes.
Buckethead Live Concert
8:30-10 p.m. — XL Live — Tickets required — Experience the unique sounds of acclaimed guitarist Buckethead in an unforgettable performance.
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.
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.
Seventh Annual Taste of Jazz Concert
5-8 p.m. — Susquehanna Art Museum — $85 per ticket — Celebrate diverse cultures with jazz sounds, food, and community spirit at this fundraising event.
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