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Thursday, May 1st, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Derry Township Police are searching for suspects who stole a safe with a large amount of cash from Hershey Spice Restaurant - Bar on East Chocolate Avenue early Saturday, April 26 between 2:10 and 2:30 a.m. and ask anyone in the area between the 1000 and 1500 blocks of East Caracas or Chocolate Avenue to call Detective Sergeant Jason Rode at 717-533-2057 extension 3127. WGAL
- ➤ State House Minority Leader Jesse Topper demanded clarity on security lapses after a 38-year-old suspect (Cody Balmer) allegedly used Molotov cocktails to start fires at Governor Shapiro's residence on April 13, and Pennsylvania State Police hired a third-party review (led by Jeffrey Miller) to examine security gaps. Spotlight PA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pennsylvania voters will cast ballots on May 20 in a primary election that chooses party candidates for municipal races and judgeships on the Commonwealth and Superior Courts (one vacancy exists on each court with several candidates running). Polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m., and voters must register by May 5 while mail and absentee ballots must be requested by May 13 (county offices must receive applications by 5 p.m.). Spotlight PA
- ➤ State lawmakers are introducing two bills that would require most health insurance plans to cover fertility treatments and protect access to in vitro fertilization—efforts prompted by concerns over an Alabama ruling that said embryos have rights. The bills are set to move to legislative committees and have support from both sides while insurers warn that expanded coverage may raise premiums. PennLive
- ➤ College students in Pennsylvania who meet registration rules + can vote in the May 20 primary election. They must update their registration by May 5 if their address changes and request a mail ballot by May 13 to cast their vote on time. PennLive
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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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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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Back In Black: AC/DC Tribute Band
8-10 p.m. — XL Live — Cost info not provided — Experience the high-voltage rock of AC/DC performed by the renowned tribute band BACK IN BLACK.
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Walk for Paws: 5K and 1 Mile Walk
9 AM – 1 PM — HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College — Registration required — Participate in a fun walk to support local animal welfare!
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