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Harrisburg
Monday, April 20th, 2026
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Harrisburg Young Professionals hosted their 26th annual Forster Street Cleanup on Saturday from Front to 7th Street, with nearly 75 volunteers contributing 300 service hours. The city donated mulch and perennials while Bailey Landscape Maintenance trimmed hedges and hauled debris before an afterparty at Pursuit Coworking. FOX43
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Hershey Company will update its chocolate-based recipes to use milk and dark chocolate ingredients by 2027 after debate over Reese’s ingredients sparked the change in its production methods. FOX43
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Historic Rock Ford held its Songs and Stories of the American Revolution event where guests enjoyed performances on guitar, banjo, and mandolin to explore key moments of 1776 (held at the historic site). FOX43
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Hershey Bears won an overtime thriller 5-4 against the Rochester Americans at GIANT Center with Ivan Miroshnichenko scoring the game-winning goal (10,171 fans attended). They now hold fifth place and will face Bridgeport in the first round of the Calder Cup Playoffs on Tuesday, April 21 at 7 p.m. FOX43
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Railroad Earth Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — XL Live — Cost info unavailable — Experience a captivating performance by Railroad Earth in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Pink Talking Fish Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — XL Live — Ticket prices vary — Experience a fusion of Pink Floyd, The Talking Heads and Phish!
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Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
7-8:30 p.m. — XL Live — Cost info not provided — Experience the vivacious and energetic performance from Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, a band that thrives on community and connection through their music.
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Melissa Etheridge Concert
8-11 p.m. — Hershey Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Grammy-winning artist Melissa Etheridge during her 'The Rise Tour'.
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Jimmie's Chicken Shack Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — XL Live — Ticketed event — Enjoy an electrifying alt-rock performance by Jimmie's Chicken Shack.
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Fire Expo 2026
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center — Check back for units on display — Experience the latest in firefighting techniques and safety innovations.
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Carlisle Brew Mixer
11 AM – 4 PM — Carlisle Fairgrounds — Check for ticket details — Enjoy a day filled with music by versatile performer Dave Gates and craft brews.
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