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Saturday, April 5th, 2025

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Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of April.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Police said on Friday that a taxi crashed along Jonestown Road in Lower Paxton Township near the intersection of U.S. Route 22 and Byron Avenue—killing two and hospitalizing one.  PennLive

CRIME NEWS

  • Seifullah Abdul-Salaam will be sentenced to life in prison today for killing Officer Willis Cole in 1994 after his death sentence was overturned in 2018—Officer Cole’s family will provide victim impact testimony before District Attorney Sean McCormack holds a press conference.  WGAL

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced that the state has expanded its spotted lanternfly quarantine to four new counties (Bradford, Sullivan, Venango, and Wyoming) after confirmed sightings of the pest. He urged residents to scrape and squash egg masses (each one stopping 30 to 50 insects from hatching in May) to slow the insect's spread and help protect the local wine and grape industry.  WGAL

EVENTS

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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.

    Wed, 4/9/25

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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.

    Thu, 4/10/25

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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.

    Sun, 4/13/25

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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.

    Wed, 4/16/25

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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.

    Thu, 4/17/25

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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.

    Fri, 4/18/25

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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.

    Sat, 4/19/25

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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.

    Sat, 4/26/25

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  • 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.

    Sun, 4/27/25

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  • Garden Faire

    10 AM – 4 PM — Fort Hunter Mansion and Park — Free admission — Celebrate the start of the festival season with family-friendly activities and live demonstrations.

    Sun, 5/4/25

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