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Friday, April 18th, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday night the Jewish community held a vigil against hate after an arson attack at Governor Shapiro's residence, with people from different faiths walking from Temple Beth El to the governor's home—supported by a security detail—to call for unity. Local 21 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Reese Chocolate Processing plant, Hershey's first fully integrated digital manufacturing facility, opened Wednesday and is part of a $1 billion expansion that is creating over 125 jobs at a 250,000-square-foot site on 55 acres. Governor Josh Shapiro joined company leaders in a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and the plant will produce chocolate for brands like Reese's & KitKat. Central Penn Business Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tanis Monroy, the former manager of Broad Street Market, pleaded guilty to a felony theft charge after using checks and credit cards to pay for personal expenses including Uber rides, HVAC service calls, fitness apps, his wife's vehicle registration and a dog spa, and the court sentenced him to one year on probation and ordered him to repay $21,939 plus a $50 fine. PennLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting with registrations expiring May 1st, owners of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in Pennsylvania must pay an annual fee to fund road maintenance since drivers of gas-powered cars contribute a gas tax. The fee is $200 for full electric vehicles and $50 for plug-in hybrids in 2025 and will rise to $250 and $63 respectively in 2026 — motorists can opt for monthly installments beginning July 2026. PennLive
- ➤ Electric vehicle and hybrid owners in Pennsylvania began paying a new road user charge fee when renewing registrations on April 1, and Act 85 (signed last year) sets the fee at $200 for EVs and $50 for hybrids to fund road and bridge maintenance. ABC27
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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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Truist Women in Business Mixer
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Madlyn L. Hanes Library — Free entry — Network with local resources to elevate your business at this engaging mixer.
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Splintered Sunlight Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — XL Live — Buy Tickets — Experience the vibe of Splintered Sunlight, a tribute to the Grateful Dead.
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