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Harrisburg
Thursday, June 26th, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families in Cumberland and York counties are cooling off at community pools as near triple-digit heat sweeps the area — local pools offer daily passes and seasonal rates to help beat the heat with a community feel, including options like Siebert Park and the YMCA of the Roses. FOX43
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Thousands of Met-Ed customers in Adams County remain without power after an explosive substation fire on Gardners Station Road Monday night—residents report that repairs are underway as families face the heat with minimal cooling and power is set to return tonight at 11 p.m. Local 21 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fairview Township police released a sketch of an unidentified white woman whose skeletal remains were found on the 300 block of Pleasant View Road on December 9 and are believed to be from a death between 2018 and 2023 – she was seen wearing a black Coogi jacket, a Nike T-shirt and matching silver rings. PennLive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Constellation Energy announced that the nuclear plant at Three Mile Island is scheduled to reopen in 2027 after PJM Interconnection fast-tracked its grid connection—this change moves the restart ahead of the initial 2028 target. Reactor Unit 1 will restart under a 20-year deal with Microsoft to support artificial intelligence services while creating 650 full-time jobs and bringing over $1.6 billion in investments. WGAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled last week that cyclists may ride in a traffic lane — they must use reasonable efforts to move aside when it is safe for drivers to pass. This decision reaffirms the state vehicle code that treats riders as regular traffic participants. WITF
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture says raw milk sold under the Meadow View Jerseys brand in Berks, Dauphin, and Lebanon counties may be contaminated with bacteria that cause fever, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. The milk has been sold in half-gallon and gallon containers (sell-by dates from April 15 to July 8) and has reportedly made some people sick while a rare infection can spread to the bloodstream and become life-threatening. WGAL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A team of cyclists from Lancaster and Berks counties completed the grueling 3,000-mile Race Across America when they finished in Atlantic City on June 25, riding nonstop from Oceanside, California, to support ZOE International’s fight against child trafficking. Led by former undercover officer Brad Ortenzi, the team rode through 13 states and raised nearly $6,000 — much less than in 2023. WGAL
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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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Disco Biscuits Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — XL Live — Tickets from $73 — Groovy vibes and electronic music await at this live Disco Biscuits concert.
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An Evening with Max Monroe
6-8:30 p.m. — Books-A-Million — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy a night of laughter, swoons, and book signing with bestselling authors Max Monroe and Lucy Score.
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Umphrey's McGee Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — XL Live — Check website for price — Experience the fun of Umphrey's McGee's Cruising Altitude 2025 Tour.
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Sunset Music & Movie Series
7-8:30 p.m. — Fort Hunter Mansion and Park — Free entry — Experience a fantastic family-friendly performance featuring '100 Years of Broadway' in a picturesque park setting.
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PCTM 2025 Conference: Math in Motion
5:00 PM – 4:30 PM — Best Western Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center — Group discounts available — Explore how math empowers educators to transform learning.
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Mecum Auto Auction
8:00 – 9:30 AM — Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrill of bidding on classic cars while supporting a charitable cause.
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Mecum Auto Auction Event
8:00 – 9:30 AM — Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center — Tickets available through a resale marketplace — A chance to bid on unique vehicles and support a good cause.
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Afrosoul Latin Fest
5-10 p.m. — Reservoir Park — Free entry — Close out the summer series with high-energy rhythms and a night of dancing.
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