Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of July.
Good morning, Harrisburg.
Friday marked the three-year anniversary of the accidental electrical fire that destroyed the brick building at Broad Street Market.
The structure remains uninhabitable as a $23.7 million rebuild is expected to complete by May next year.
Rescuers from Castaway Critters have worked since yesterday at a Glenvue Road house in York County, pulling over 30 cats from a hoard of nearly 50, with some still hidden inside.
The effort is hard due to pests and debris (the group needs extra donations for medical care).
Astronomical events will light up local skies as a new moon graces July 14, a meteor shower runs from July 18 to August 21 (with peak activity on July 30), and the Buck Moon peaks on July 29 at 10:35 a.m. EST.
After days of heavy rain from the July 4 weekend storms, volunteers at Homefields Farm worked to ease flooding by moving vulnerable crops to higher ground and planting native species that absorb more water.
Their efforts could help reduce future crop damage.
Pennsylvania American Water asks people in counties like Dauphin, Berks, and York to lower water use by 10-15% as a drought watch from the state DEP goes into effect.
The utility advises running appliances only when full, checking faucets for leaks, and using water-saving measures.
Harrisburg is trying to revitalize downtown even as it loses up to $17 million a year because many properties are tax-exempt.
City officials say a proposed state bill (the Tax-exempt Property Municipal Assistance Act) would bring in an extra $7 million to support new local programs.
The bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will become law, boosting housing affordability and supporting lumber dealers statewide.
The legislation enters a constitutional review period before federal agencies like HUD begin its provisions.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 101 measles cases as of July 8, with many from central counties (52 in Lancaster and 20 in Lebanon).
Health officials stress unvaccinated individuals are at risk and urge families to get proper immunizations.
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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