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Harrisburg
Monday, May 12th, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police said a man was shot on Cranberry Street around 2:45 a.m. Sunday and taken to a hospital in a private vehicle+ investigators are looking into the case. PennLive
- ➤ In a federal trial set for early June, Damion Barber asked the court to bar evidence tied to Isaiah Humphries’ sexual harassment claims+ his lawyer said that mentions of other players, hazing incidents and unrelated events should not be allowed. PennLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spotted lanternfly season is here and experts warn residents to protect plants by applying pesticides + scraping egg masses and squashing the insects when they are seen. They advise calling 1-888-4BADFLY immediately to report any sightings outside quarantine zones. Local 21 News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ After a challenging IVF journey and a difficult NICU stay, Perry County mother Samantha Houtz celebrated her first Mother’s Day as a new mom when baby Parker, her miracle baby, overcame serious health risks—she expressed deep thanks to Penn State Health and Children’s Miracle Network for their lifesaving care. PennLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hershey High School senior Sean Elliott set a Pennsylvania state record with a 430-pound bench press—shattering his program record by 28 pounds at the state powerlifting competition. He will join the University of Rochester this fall—continuing his athletic career in football. ABC27
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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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Megan and Dave's Sing-Along Night
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Copper Pub and Grille — Free entry — Show off your talents and enjoy sing-along covers with Megan and Dave.
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Carlisle Ford Nationals
8 p.m. - 9 p.m. — Carlisle Fairgrounds — Children 12 and under are free — Explore the world's largest all-Ford-themed car show with over 3,200 show cars and exciting automotive activities.
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