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Harrisburg
Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Dauphin County Commissioner George Hartwick was charged with DUI by the Office of the Attorney General Monday after an accident with a county vehicle at the parking garage last Wednesday; he admitted to drinking before a delayed commissioners meeting and his case—his fourth vehicle incident since 2014—awaits a preliminary hearing. ABC27
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pennsylvania authorities expanded the spotted lanternfly quarantine, SEPTA introduced a contactless payment option, weather delayed construction on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, & the Philadelphia Zoo reported that its 100-year-old tortoises became first-time parents. PennLive
- ➤ Nine driver's license centers in the Susquehanna Valley held REAL ID days on April 7 from 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. so residents could verify documents ahead of the May 7 deadline that will require a REAL ID for domestic flights and entry to federal facilities—meeting federal requirements before enforcement. WGAL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Saturday marked the official opening of trout season at Fisherman’s Paradise in Bellefonte when fewer than usual anglers gathered to honor a local tradition (local fishermen like John Cadwallader, who has fished since he was 12, view the day as the key moment for stocked trout waters). The event highlights central Pennsylvania’s rich fishing culture that continues throughout the year. Local 21 News
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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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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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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.
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