Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of July.
Good morning, Harrisburg.
Small businesses support local farmers and artisans starting this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Joseph T.
Simpson Public Library (16 N. Walnut Street) in Mechanicsburg through Sept. 6, with vendor fees partly benefiting library programs and food donations planned.
The Iron Hill Brewery near Franklin & Marshall College at 781 Harrisburg Ave is set to reopen on July 12 under new ownership by an Indian company that has already relaunched four locations, including Hershey, offering a menu of classic fare plus rotating house-brewed beers.
Carlisle-based Foote Capital Mortgage Company rebranded as Finofi Mortgage to reflect its expansion beyond South Central Pennsylvania.
The cosmetic change leaves ownership, leadership, and daily operations unchanged.
Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 passed through Lebanon on Tuesday amid gathered crowds and was seen near Rockville Bridge; the historic locomotive will make its Lewistown stop today (12:45 to 1:15 p.m.) as it continues its 250th celebration tour.
Pennsylvania is experiencing a data center boom as 65 large-scale projects appear on a new interactive map and some sites are already under construction or in review on repurposed industrial areas.
Lawmakers and Gov. Shapiro will address community concerns and debate tax break changes to manage the rapid growth.
Yesterday, Harrisburg University President Christopher M.
Reber, Ph.D., hosted his first Town Hall meeting to share his vision, announce monthly forums, launch a new Culture and Engagement Council (to boost faculty and staff connection), and outline plans to grow enrollment and investment.
After the storm on July 6, more than 20,000 residents in Harrisburg, eastern Cumberland County and Lancaster County remain without power; PPL and Met Ed are working to restore outages and FirstEnergy is offering free water at designated sites.
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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