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Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, state police said Upper Dauphin teacher Taryn Morgan was found dead in a Jefferson Township home while her husband was at Hershey Medical Center after a self-inflicted gunshot; community members mourn her loss as Upper Dauphin FFA & Ag plan a plant sale for her children. FOX43
- ➤ Today, the Hampden Township Veterans Recognition Committee will honor soldiers who never came home at a Memorial Day service, with a keynote by the widow of Maj. Gen. Harold Greene and tribute to Capt. Williams Hendricks; local groups (a brass quintet and tenor Chris Earhart) will perform. PennLive
- ➤ Today, attend a 3 p.m. patriotic concert at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hanover as part of Memorial Day celebrations in South-Central Pennsylvania. Sunday and Monday's festivities include parades and ceremonies in Gettysburg, Camp Hill, Carlisle, Enola, and Boiling Springs (weather permitting). WGAL
- ➤ Central Pa. businesses will adjust hours for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25. Most grocery stores will operate on regular or modified schedules while Costco, post offices, and government offices remain closed. PennLive
- ➤ PAWS of PA will hold its annual yard sale fundraiser in Grantville today from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. with proceeds supporting its animal programs (all volunteer-run) and a goal to raise $8,000 to $10,000. Local 21 News
- ➤ Liberty Hose Company No. 2 in Lykens canceled its century-old Fireman’s Carnival this year because fewer volunteers and lower attendance made it unsustainable, and the fire company will focus on emergency readiness and plan future public events. PennLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A reimagined arcade reopens on City Island with classic games and claw machines (back for the first time since 2019), offering local families a fun entertainment spot. FOX43
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Vedika Burman (12) from Central Dauphin Middle School will represent the local region at the National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. next week; preliminary rounds begin Tuesday while finals are set for May 28 and the event is available for viewing on ION. WGAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ More than 2 million travelers are expected on the Pennsylvania Turnpike over Memorial Day weekend as PennDOT advises checking tire pressure and fluids before travel, with no active construction from Friday to Monday. Drivers follow Paul Miller's Law (a phone in hand leads to a $50 fine) to stay safe. WGAL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Whole Foods customers are advised to return 24-ounce cups of Kitchen Minestrone Soup after a recalled product was found to contain undeclared shrimp that may trigger severe allergic reactions; the soup, sold nationwide and in Harrisburg, expires May 27. PennLive
- ➤ Beating the Odds Recovery and Veteran Services opened a drop-in recovery support center at 651 Market St. in Lemoyne, offering support groups, clothing and a grocery pantry while running daily from noon to 8 p.m. (a PTSD support group meets Monday evenings). PennLive
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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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