Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of July.
Good morning, Harrisburg.
Renovations have begun on a 42,000 square-foot building at 3251 Butler St. in Susquehanna Township that will house the Horizons transitional housing program, which will launch in January to help participants overcome housing barriers with success advocates, financial literacy and job coaching support.
The Cleveland-Cliffs steel plant in Steelton closed on June 30th after more than 160 years of service, and most workers ended regular shifts on June 27th.
Many employees filed for unemployment at the local Union Hall between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.—officials hope to secure a buyer soon as the plant’s future remains uncertain.
Widener University's Commonwealth Law School and the University of Scranton signed a 3+3 dual admissions agreement that lets eligible Scranton students earn both a bachelor’s and a law degree in six years.
The program requires a minimum 3.0 GPA and a total of at least 90 credits—details that mirror similar agreements with Alvernia, Wilkes, and Lycoming.
Lawmakers had until Monday, June 30 to pass Gov. Josh Shapiro's $51.5 billion spending plan, but there was little optimism for timely approval.
Without the budget, the state lost some ability to pay vendors, counties, and public schools — though it still covered essential services like Medicaid and state police patrols.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Russell Dickerson Concert
7-9 p.m. — Riverfront Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of country music with Russell Dickerson as part of the Dauphin County Live Concert Series.
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