Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of July.
Good morning, Harrisburg.
After Saturday’s 100° storms left 199,000 customers without power, PPL brought crews from Canada + other states to restore service in Harrisburg, with over 117,000 outages still reported and repairs scheduled for completion by Tuesday while customers receive credits for ice and water. Flash flood watch set for Sunday.
After weekend storms, nearly 77,000 people remain without power, including about 42,500 in Harrisburg, as repair crews from Canada+other states work to restore service.
PPL projects Saturday outages fixed by 11 p.m. Tuesday and Sunday outages resolved by Wednesday or Thursday; severe thunderstorm watches remain in effect.
Gov. Shapiro’s office created the PA Wildlife Connectivity Interagency Work Group to plan safe passages for animals using mapping and data; led by PennDOT & DCNR, the group held its first meeting on May 18 and will use $840,000 from the U.S. DOT to improve key wildlife corridors across the state.
In Harrisburg, lawmaker Clint Owlett is pushing for a bill named after overdose victim Isaiah (whose 2020 loss brought local debate) that would eliminate the two-year limit for prosecuting drug dealers, uniting grieving families with calls for stricter accountability.
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.
Guns N' Roses Concert
6:25-7:55 p.m. — Hersheypark Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience electrifying rock anthems from the legendary Guns N' Roses live.
The String Cheese Incident Live
7:00 – 8:45 PM — Riverfront Park — Tickets available — Experience an evening with pioneers of live music and innovative band culture.
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