Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of July.
Good morning, Harrisburg.
Firefighters worked for two hours to fight a three-alarm fire at a home in Lower Allen Township on the 2300 block of Gettysburg Road near Nina Avenue Tuesday afternoon—no injuries were reported and the cause remains under investigation.
Barry Bostwick, a Perry County man convicted of sex crimes with a child in June 2023, was arrested in Las Vegas Monday after he failed to appear for sentencing when U.S. Marshals received a tip he was in a homeless shelter—he now awaits extradition to Pennsylvania.
Today, south-central Pennsylvania faces widespread storms that may cause flash flooding in low spots as the ground remains very wet from weeks of heavy rain—forecasts show scattered storms returning Thursday and a cold front bringing more showers on Friday.
Cowboys star Micah Parsons returned to his old high school Tuesday for his third annual youth football camp and charity carnival at Severance Field—he offered free coaching, group photos and food trucks for local children ahead of his high school jersey retirement.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fitz and The Tantrums Live
8:00 – 9:30 PM — XL Live — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant sound of indie pop and neo-soul with Fitz and the Tantrums at the top of their game.
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