Good morning, Harrisburg.

Firefighters from the New Kingstown Fire Company responded to a car fire on West Trindle Road in Mechanicsburg on May 12 and had the blaze under control by 8:30 p.m.—no injuries were reported and the cause remains unknown.

Today, The Hershey Company announced its new Hershey’s Milk Chocolate with Caramel Bar—a twist on its classic bar that now includes a caramel-filled center—and it is available in 6-packs at retailers nationwide for a limited time this summer.

A 20-year-old man strangled a woman until she was unconscious in Lower Paxton Township between 2:30 and 4 a.m.—he then stopped her from calling for help and faces charges of attempted homicide, strangulation, and intimidation of a witness while being held without bail.

Lower Paxton Township officials met on Tuesday (May 13) to propose hiring 10 paid firefighters to support three volunteer fire companies as emergency calls rose by 16 percent over the last year.

The township budgeted nearly $310,000 for the new hires, which will raise homeowner taxes by about $8 per month while keeping volunteers central to fire protection.

West Hanover Township is selling its 3,700-square-foot municipal building on a 10-acre site at 7171 Allentown Boulevard with bids due by May 21 — construction is underway at a new complex at 7925 Jonestown Road that will consolidate township services to replace the old building needing major upgrades.

Critics say private equity firms in Pennsylvania are cutting health care services and leaving providers with debt, which has led to hospital closures such as those at Crozer Health in Delaware County.

Advocates call for more transparency and regulation to protect patient care—state lawmakers have proposed measures to review mergers and sale-leaseback deals.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Almost Queen Tribute Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — XL Live — Ticket pricing varies — Rock out to a thrilling tribute to the legendary band Queen with Almost Queen.