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Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Tri-County Housing held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on N. Fourth Street in Harrisburg to unveil new townhouses built on vacant lots secured by the local redevelopment authority (federally and state-funded) for eligible low-to moderate-income homeowners and veterans. FOX43
- ➤ Former Penn State captain Michael Mauti will join the Blue Angels on a 45-minute flight Friday in Dauphin County, fulfilling a childhood dream & showcasing his leadership. The Air Dot Show Central PA will run May 23-25 at Harrisburg International Airport, offering local aviation enthusiasts an engaging experience. ABC27
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hershey Entertainment says Hersheypark will open Thursday for its summer season & the company continues contract talks with Chocolate Workers Local 464 after the union recently rejected proposals, as the park shifts from weekend to daily hours. PennLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hersheypark will mark its 120th year and America’s 250th birthday with a multi-day celebration starting May 21 that includes patriotic events, a new water park debut, and a fireworks display on May 23, along with special military pricing and summer ticket offers. FOX43
- ➤ High school students from 29 local schools gathered at Hershey Theatre on Sunday for the 18th Apollo Awards, an event that distributed approximately $15,000 in financial awards and scholarships for theater talent. The ceremony recognized winners in plays and musicals and celebrated local student performers. PennLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On May 18, Harrisburg University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program was featured as a model for innovation at the Disruptive Innovation in Physical Therapist Education Virtual Summit held April 10–11 (hosted by the Physical Therapy Learning Institute). Program lead Tonya Miller and Interim President Dave Schankweiler presented new pathways to support a broader range of learners. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Straus Family Creamery has recalled some pints and quarts of its organic ice cream because they may contain metal. The recalled products (vanilla bean, strawberry, cookie dough, Dutch chocolate, and mint chip), sold in Pennsylvania since May 4, have best-by dates from Dec. 23 to Dec. 30 and should be discarded. PennLive
- ➤ Penn State Health is opening a new psychiatric unit with 53 beds at its Holy Spirit Medical Center on July 13. The service moves from Third Street after the lease ends in September and outpatient clinics will shift locations in August and September. PennLive
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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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