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Friday, May 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Department of Conservation of Natural Resources said in Cumberland County that the Hammonds Rocks Fire—burned 470 acres near Ridge and Cold Springs roads—is fully contained while the Thompson Hollow Fire, which started on April 23 near Shippensburg and Baltimore roads in Southampton Township and burned 2,248 acres, is 80% contained. More than 170 firefighters battled the blazes that scorched over 2,700 acres as roads on Thompson Hollow Road and Three Turn Road remain closed. WGAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, the city declared a public safety hazard on the 6th Street Corridor from Maclay to Reily due to drivers exceeding the 25 mph speed limit in a busy pedestrian area. The city installed stop signs with flashing red lights at 6th and Hamilton—measures designed to curb speeding—and will heavily patrol the corridor to ticket any speeders. FOX43
- ➤ After a man broke into the Governor’s Residence and started fires during Passover, former governors and first ladies will host a private fundraiser on Monday to raise about $500,000 for repairs that insurance does not cover. Each leader will donate their own funds to restore the historic home built in 1968—helping ensure it remains ready for future first families. 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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