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Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hannah Witwer and Brian Omino celebrated their wedding reception at Broad Street Market in May, where local vendors helped transform the space with elegant décor and tasty offerings. Market director Cherri Parks-Taylor plans to use events like this to boost community engagement and revenue. TheBurg
- ➤ Residents in Steelton can now get free fresh food from a community fridge at the Frederick Douglass Municipal Building during business hours, an initiative by the borough (in partnership with Penn State Health) to address local food insecurity highlighted in recent studies. Local 21 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The annual Artsfest celebrated 58 years of creativity as thousands gathered at Riverfront Park during Memorial Day weekend to enjoy live music, art, and family activities. The festival, a local tradition since 1968, continues to draw community members. TheBurg
- ➤ Muslim community members gathered Wednesday morning at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg to celebrate Eid al-Adha. The event brought together people from central Pennsylvania to observe the cultural traditions of the holiday. FOX43
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ McCaskey High School seniors received their diplomas at Penn Medicine Park yesterday, with about 700 students crossing the stage and the night ending with fireworks (a memorable celebration of their achievement). WGAL
- ➤ Local spellers Vedika Burman (12) from Central Dauphin Middle School and Yohaan Damani (13) from Downingtown Middle School advanced to the quarterfinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee after passing round three’s written test on May 27 in Washington. Finals are scheduled for today from 8 to 10 p.m. WGAL
- ➤ HU Professor Dr. Steven Jasinski and international research partners identified new hyaenodont species from Pakistan that offer insight on ancient predator migrations. The study, published May 27, uses Miocene fossils — tools to track shifts in animal life. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
- ➤ The Steelton-Highspire School District condemned a verbal and physical altercation during prom festivities last Friday and said law enforcement is reviewing the incident—emphasizing that student safety remains the top priority. WGAL
- ➤ The Harrisburg School Board passed a $227.7 million budget (and started an entrepreneurial program at John Harris High School) during Tuesday’s meeting. The budget will be available for review for 30 days before final adoption on June 30, with adjustments based on numbers and a PFM (Public Financial Management) recommendation. TheBurg
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, May 27, the Select Medical Neuro Transitional Center held a ribbon cutting ceremony in Dauphin County. The new facility in Harrisburg offers rehabilitation for brain and spinal cord injuries and neurological diseases, helping patients gain independence. FOX43
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Anberlin Concert
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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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