Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of June.
Good morning, Harrisburg.
BusinessSchott Pharma completed a $60M expansion at its Lebanon County facility on Lebanon Valley Parkway in South Lebanon Township, tripling capacity and retaining 200 jobs.
Gov. Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the upgrade funded by BARDA.
Local small business owners won awards at the Sixth Harrisburg Small Business Accelerator Program pitch competition held on June 17.
Jazmin Slaughter of A Hint of Jazz won $5,000, while others earned $3,000 and $2,000 in an eight-week program hosted by M and T Bank + Harrisburg University.
On Monday, June 22, gas prices in the Harrisburg area dropped to $3.89 per gallon (a decline of 16 cents from last week) while global uncertainty over Iran may push prices higher soon.
PennDOT will inspect the John Harris Memorial (South) Bridge on Wednesday, June 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., closing the southbound I-83 shoulder but keeping all travel lanes open between Cumberland and Dauphin counties + drivers can check 511PA for real-time traffic updates.
Harrisburg police will receive two new e-bikes thanks to a $10,000 donation from local business owner Chris Herr.
The bikes will boost mobility + support community patrols and public safety events across the area.
UPMC Woodward & Associates Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialists opened an office at 3 W.
Walnut St., Suite 100 in Lemoyne that started seeing patients in March. Providers from Hershey and Hummelstown offices will rotate at the location (Drs. Mantione and Potteiger) to offer pregnancy, childbirth, and preventive care.
James Taylor Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Giant Center — Tickets available — Experience the legendary James Taylor and his All-Star Band live in concert.
Wet Nose Wednesday
5:30-7:30 p.m. — FNB Field — Pet-friendly atmosphere — Bring your furry friends to cheer on the Senators and enjoy a night of fun.
July 4th Food Truck Festival and Fireworks
1-9 p.m. — Riverfront Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with 40 food trucks and live music as fireworks light up the night sky.
Rick Springfield Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — PENN Heroes Stage — Enjoy an evening with the Grammy-winning artist who defined power-pop in the ’80s.
The Jellybricks Live
7-11 p.m. — McGrath's Pub — Check venue for cost — Enjoy a night of classic rock with The Jellybricks, a band that embodies persistence and passion.
The Swisher Sweets 10-Year Anniversary
7 p.m. — XL Live — Free show — Celebrate a decade of music with surprise performances by local favorites The Swisher Sweets and guests.
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