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Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On May 6, WellSpan Health donated a Ford Explorer Police Interceptor to the Newberry Township Fire Department to boost emergency response, including incident coordination and helicopter landing zones in York County. The new command vehicle helps the volunteer department better manage its resources. FOX43
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Geodis Logistics will close its facility at 80 S. Middlesex Road in Middlesex Township by Aug. 31, laying off 185 workers after filing a WARN notice + the 500,000 sqft building will be available for lease starting Sept. 1. PennLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Due to forecasted cold and rain, the Air Dot Show scheduled for Saturday at Harrisburg International Airport is being rescheduled; updated details will be shared with ticket holders. A temporary restricted zone will be set along the Susquehanna River until May 25 — guiding boaters away from the runway. WGAL
- ➤ The U.S. Navy Blue Angels previewed a Memorial Day weekend air show at Harrisburg International Airport this morning, though Saturday’s display is rescheduled due to rain — officials said Sunday and Monday events will proceed as planned. PennLive
- ➤ Hersheypark launches its summer season today with special events and discounts to mark America’s +250th anniversary and the park’s 120th anniversary. The park will offer themed festivities and new attractions throughout the season. FOX43
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission announced that starting June 1 default service customers will pay more for electricity amid increased summer demand due to rising wholesale costs. Central Penn Business Journal
- ➤ The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported a 6.5% gain in gaming revenue in April—bringing nearly $595 million in total earnings and $255 million in tax collections, with online casino revenue rising 7.94% while table games dropped 2.36%. Central Penn Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Harrisburg University held its second annual Game Design Showcase on May 21 at the JPL Digital Media Lab — a night when students from every year showed their game projects such as If/Else and A Kitten in the City. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials confirmed 32 measles cases this year, with 14 in Lebanon County and three in the Susquehanna Valley, while only two residents are contagious and isolating at home. Vaccination rates remain high, helping to lower the risk of a wider outbreak. PennLive
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg will list the 6.4-acre Alexander Grass Campus for Jewish Life as early as June to cover its $9 million mortgage and additional renovation costs — a measure to prevent bankruptcy. TheBurg
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Football All-Stars gathered in Cumberland County on Wednesday ahead of the 69th Big 33 Football Classic as they met host families who provided meals+ care to support the players for upcoming games. FOX43
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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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