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Monday, July 14th, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Crew members finished essential repairs on the Pride of the Susquehanna early Saturday—fixing its integrated sewage tank—so the boat will resume cruises along City Island within the next few weeks. The repairs were needed after the boat had been on shore since summer 2023, which had hurt its marketing value for local tourism. ABC27
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Mechanicsburg Police say a suspect is in custody after a homicide on East Marble Street — the investigation is in its early stages and there is no danger to the public. WGAL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Luke Bryan and his crew had lunch at Hummelstown’s Rubber Soul Brewing on Saturday before his concert at Hersheypark Stadium. He returned to the stage after canceling some shows due to health concerns. PennLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former TV news anchor Janelle Stelson launched her bid for Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District next year after moving to Cumberland County to address residency concerns following a narrow loss to Rep. Scott Perry last year+ she said her campaign will focus on Perry's record on economic policies and affordability as he seeks another term. WGAL
- ➤ State Sens. Dan Laughlin and Sharif Street introduced a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana by expanding the current medical system and reserving 15 licenses for small businesses—lawmakers would form a Cannabis Control Board to oversee the new regulations. The 181-page bill would also allow adults to possess and consume cannabis while offering steps to expunge nonviolent offenses, though no vote has been scheduled yet. PennLive
- ➤ Pennsylvania residents are set to receive checks worth up to $500 each through the Money Match program — the state Treasury had mailed 39,000 checks totaling over $9 million a couple weeks ago and will send another 40,000 letters in August. The program is designed to return unclaimed property to its rightful owners. PennLive
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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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