Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of April.
Good morning, Harrisburg.
Derry Township official Sean Guay resigned as secretary of the planning commission after police charged him with simple assault for reportedly assaulting his wife at their home last month—his resignation was accepted at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting.
On April 13, a firebombing at the Governor’s Residence damaged a wall clock and temporary exhibits while closed doors helped preserve historically valuable items—Cody Balmer has been charged with arson and is held without bail as repairs continue and officials plan a fundraising drive for further work.
The Forestry Department monitored a wildfire that broke out in Southampton Township Wednesday near Shippensburg Road and kept the road closed into Thursday—no injuries were reported.
PennDOT is hosting special Real ID Days on Monday, April 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at select license centers to speed up processing before the May 7 deadline when a federal-approved ID is required, and applicants must provide proof of identity, Social Security, and two current address documents + pay a $30 fee.
ICE confirmed that six Bhutanese refugees from Pennsylvania were deported to Bhutan between April 7 and 14 even though they were not considered citizens of Bhutan.
An immigration attorney claims that one deported man’s removal violated international law—three additional men remain in ICE custody with pending legal action.
UPMC is addressing Pennsylvania’s severe healthcare worker shortage by hosting a virtual career fair for high school students, parents, and counselors and by offering accelerated programs—such as a 16‑month nursing program and shadowing opportunities—to introduce students to diverse healthcare roles; nursing facilities alone are short 2,600 workers and the drive aims to ease a crisis expected to worsen over the next seven years. The deadline for full-time and part-time student applications is June 1.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Splintered Sunlight Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — XL Live — Buy Tickets — Experience the vibe of Splintered Sunlight, a tribute to the Grateful Dead.
Unity Music Festival 2025
6:30 PM – 12:30 AM — The Forum Auditorium — Tickets start at $40 — Experience a night of diverse performances featuring top artists in a vibrant setting.
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