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Harrisburg
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kids near Harrisburg enjoyed a new soccer mini pitch on Sunday at Penbrook Community Park, built with a $100,000 investment by the JT Dorsey Foundation. The opening celebration (featuring food trucks, music, and family activities) provided a fun summer spot for local players. Local 21 News
- ➤ Nonprofits can apply today for up to $10,000 in Community Impact Grants from a Harrisburg-based foundation to fund education, health & wellness, housing, and other local projects across six counties, with applications due by Sept. 1. TheBurg
- ➤ The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office honored Lincoln Cemetery (located on the border of Penbrook and Susquehanna Township) with its Community Initiative Award on Sunday, May 31. The award recognizes the grassroots restoration work led by SOAL that is reviving this historic Black cemetery. WGAL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Last Friday, the CPC Film Series celebrated Central Penn College alumni at Capital Blue Cross Theater with a triple-feature of films by Dylan Bowman and Nik Hogan. Bowman announced that 'Plaster Heart' was accepted into the Pottsville Film Festival and Hogan’s animated film marked a first for the series. TheBurg
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the Pennsylvania House passed a bipartisan bill that bans cell phones in classrooms, allowing exceptions for medical needs, translation, and instructional use — the measure now heads to the Senate for further consideration. Local 21 News
- ➤ PennDOT said that Paxton Street access to Route 441 in Swatara Township is restricted for a $3.1 million safety project; drivers must follow a detour (South 19th, Paxton and South 28th) until the reconfigured intersection opens in April 2028. PennLive
- ➤ Officials are evaluating downtown parking to address concerns amid ongoing efforts to revitalize Harrisburg. The effort involves collaboration with city leaders, business owners, and residents, and more details will be shared in the coming months (evaluation timeline remains unclear). Local 21 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Penn State Health Children’s Hospital hosts the 42nd Annual Children’s Miracle Network Telethon to raise funds for critical programs. Miracle alum Caden, who recently joined Project SEARCH, will begin an internship as the event continues through Thursday with a live finale at 7 p.m. WGAL
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Fernmoor has marked a milestone at Mi-Place at Rockvale with new residential buildings under construction as part of its $100M redevelopment project, which will include 480 apartments, retail shops, and other amenities + pre-leasing is set to begin late 2026 with first move-ins expected in spring. Central Penn Business Journal
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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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