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Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Harrisburg City Council is asking residents to join Hot Spot Saturdays – community cleanups aimed at fighting illegal dumping. The events start May 16 and will run monthly until September 19 in local neighborhoods. WGAL
- ➤ A community event will celebrate Cottage Hill’s history and unveil plans for its future on Saturday, May 16 in Steelton—starting with Breakfast with Coach Erby at 9:30 a.m., a Roller Walk at 10:30 a.m., and community festivities at noon. PennLive
- ➤ Ross Willard, founder of Recycle Bicycle that repaired and donated thousands of bikes to locals, died of a heart attack, leaving a legacy of community support (friends call him Harrisburg’s grease-stained saint). PennLive
- ➤ Nour Coffee Shop in Camp Hill marks three years of inclusive service by hosting events like World Down Syndrome Day and promoting community hiring. The shop is open Tuesday through Sunday at 101 Saint Johns Church Road. ABC27
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Broad Street Market’s brick building project is making progress as $3 million in extra costs are added to the work today & the development continues in the city. FOX43
- ➤ Harrisburg-based Novak Strategic Advisors announced that former Pennsylvania legislative staffer Joani Harlan joined the team as an Associate—she brings 15 years of government and community relations experience to her role. Central Penn Business Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Manufacturers’ Association in south central PA is using a $350,000 state grant to help local manufacturers adopt AI and train 120 workers. In York, the group will host workshops and automation assessments to boost production. Central Penn Business Journal
- ➤ Gas prices in the region averaged about $4.67 per gallon on Monday as summer nears + federal talks on pausing the gas tax and rising oil prices may lead to further changes that local drivers in Harrisburg should watch closely. PennLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ International student enrollment in Pennsylvania dropped 5% from 52,834 in March 2025 to 50,169 in March 2026 as stricter visa policies + increased overseas competition challenged local colleges after a record high last year. Central Penn Business Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Legacy Snack Solutions is recalling certain batches of Giant Eagle baked pita chips sold in Pennsylvania due to potential salmonella contamination (linked to a recalled milk powder batch), with no illnesses reported so far. Consumers are advised not to eat the chips and to request credit if purchased. PennLive
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Harrisburg-area home sales increased in April, with 525 houses sold compared to 501 in April 2025 and a steady median price of about $290,000, according to GHAR data; median prices varied by county while average days on market rose from 33 to 37. TheBurg
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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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Christone 'KINGFISH' Ingram Live Concert
8-11 p.m. — XL Live — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the electrifying blues of Kingfish Ingram in an intimate setting.
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Khalid - It's Always Summer Somewhere Tour
7-9 p.m. — Giant Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience Khalid's return to the stage with his celebrated hits and collaborations.
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Highly Suspect Concert
7-9 p.m. — XL Live — Tickets available — Experience an unforgettable night filled with razor-edged riffs and raw vocals from Highly Suspect.
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Anberlin Concert
6:30-8 p.m. — Capital City Music Hall — Experience an energetic night with Anberlin's soaring hooks and emotional performance.
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Moe. Live Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — XL Live — Ticket prices vary — Experience the energetic and improvisational sounds of the iconic jam band moe.
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