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Harrisburg
Thursday, May 29th, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A passenger vehicle crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer near the Grantville exit on I-81 around 3 a.m.—the southbound lanes stayed closed for more than two hours until just before 7 a.m. and one person died. PennLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Former Dauphin County Judge Sonya McKnight was sentenced to 13½ to 30 years in prison for shooting her ex-boyfriend while he slept at his Susquehanna Township home in February 2024—she was convicted of attempted murder and aggravated assault and is permanently barred from holding public office. WGAL
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On May 17, Pennsylvania farmers received a boost as the Shapiro Administration doubled Farm Vitality Grants to up to $15K, covering 75% of planning costs to help farms expand or transition ownership — a move designed to strengthen farm business plans and rural communities. Central Penn Business Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former Dauphin County Commissioner Jeff Haste amended his financial interest forms to reveal that nearly a decade after receiving funds, he got consultancy payments & a loan intended for a house down payment from PrimeCare Medical’s founder Carl Hoffman while he oversaw jail medical services. The amended forms now include details that were not stated in his earlier disclosures. PennLive
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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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Sunset Music & Movie Series
8:30-10 p.m. — Fort Hunter Mansion and Park — Concessions available — Enjoy a movie night under the stars featuring Wicked!
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