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Saturday, April 19th, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Dauphin County police arrested Skylar Vandevander (26) on Thursday on 40 charges including rape and sexual extortion after he met victims online and used secret recordings to force sexual favors. WGAL
- ➤ Arson suspect Cody Balmer called 911 at 2:50 a.m. on Sunday to admit he set fire to the Governor’s Residence and later walked over two miles to state police headquarters to turn himself in after initial encounters with Penbrook officers did not lead to a prompt arrest—he is now held without bail at Camp Hill pending a preliminary hearing. PennLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After arson damaged the Governor’s Mansion on April 13th — a historic home along the Susquehanna — five former governors and six former first ladies signed a letter urging full restoration and condemning the political violence linked to the attack. They joined Governor Shapiro’s team to repair the damage so the mansion will soon reopen for tours and public events — a valued community asset — while work gets underway. PennLive
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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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