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Friday, May 16th, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Beltway Towne Centre on Carlisle Pike in Hampden Township will feature Raising Cane’s + Shake Shack along with other stores like Starbucks and BJ's, but the opening dates have not been announced. WGAL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hershey Entertainment & Resorts will open its Twizzlers Twisted Gravity ride for Memorial Day Weekend. The renderings reveal the ride’s design and promise a fun new attraction for local visitors. FOX43
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ PennDOT will open 15 REAL ID Centers exclusively for REAL ID services on Monday, May 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.—centers that will process and issue over-the-counter REAL IDs to meet growing demand under federal guidelines. The move allows residents to secure the identification needed for air travel, military bases, and other federal facilities. PennLive
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Hersheypark will open its new Twizzlers Twisted Gravity ride on May 24 after an exclusive preview for season pass holders on May 22 and 23. The 137-foot-tall swing offers a one-minute, 10-second ride reaching speeds up to 68 mph — riders must meet a 48- to 54-inch height requirement. FOX43
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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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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.
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