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Harrisburg
Thursday, July 10th, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Highspire Borough council proposed an ordinance to ban ball-playing and outdoor games on public streets and sidewalks due to safety concerns—residents argued it would force kids indoors, so the council tabled the proposal for further review. Local 21 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ York-based Wolfgang Confectioners acquired Warrell Corporation in Cumberland County to boost its candy co-manufacturing, packaging and innovation capabilities. The acquisition added 230,000 sq. ft. to its 150,000 sq. ft. facility and supports plans for growth + workforce expansion. Central Penn Business Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ During the four-day Independence Day travel period from July 3 to 6, state troopers investigated 803 vehicle crashes that killed 12 people and led to 458 DUI arrests—troopers also issued 5,790 speeding citations along with other traffic tickets, according to data released this week. FOX43
- ➤ Steelton Mayor Ciera Dent issued an emergency proclamation closing the Soul Lounge hookah bar after a police officer shot Kenneth Lamar Cox around 4 a.m. Sunday near Pine Street and River Alley when Cox fired at a bystander—Cox was charged with aggravated assault and other counts while a man with a gunshot wound to the foot was treated and investigators reviewed the officer’s actions. FOX43
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Shapiro signed House Bill 1431 on July 9, which repeals Pennsylvania's Sunday hunting ban and will take effect in 60 days before deer season begins. Local hunters and farmers now back the change after new trespassing laws were added to help reduce crop damage. FOX43
- ➤ A bill headed to the state Senate will simplify canceling subscriptions by requiring companies to offer online cancellation and clear terms for automatic renewals. Rep. Joe Ciresi said the proposal will help consumers cancel unwanted subscriptions without lengthy calls or in-person visits. WGAL
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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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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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Michael Carbonaro Live
7:30-9 p.m. — Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts — Ticketed event — Experience the magic and comedy of Michael Carbonaro from truTV's The Carbonaro Effect.
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