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Friday, May 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 57th annual Artsfest will be held downtown from May 24 to 26 along Front Street and Riverfront Park, featuring 25 food trucks serving items like cheesesteaks, lobster, tacos and ice cream along with live music, 170 juried artists and a Kidsfest. A beer and wine garden with local breweries and wineries will also be available for visitors. PennLive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ GHAR released its April housing report that showed the highest active housing inventory in five years across Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry counties, with new listings surging and median home prices rising sharply+ pending sales dropped slightly. The data suggests strong seller activity and a busy summer housing market ahead. Central Penn Business Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local leaders and the Shapiro Administration celebrated a $500K state grant to the Broad Street Market that will fund HVAC and insulation upgrades and improve food access and vendor stability. The grant will help the historic market—operated since 1860—create a safer, more comfortable space for locals. Central Penn Business Journal
- ➤ Two tribal nations — Wichita Tribe and Washoe Tribe — filed a lawsuit on May 22 alleging that the federal government misused tribal trust funds to pay for boarding schools where Native children were systematically abused, and they are asking a Pennsylvania court to account for about $23.3 billion used in these programs. WITF
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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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