Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of July.
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🏘️ Community
Amanda Kuykendall left Faith Tabernacle in 2008 after a church member warned her son he would go to hell for seeing a doctor—her brother left in 2017—and they now urge members to reexamine faith-healing practices at the Mechanicsburg branch.
🎭 Culture
Helen's Courtyard, a new outdoor space adjacent to the Susquehanna Art Museum on North Third Street, will finish primary construction by July 31 and open for community use in September (after delays from underground pipe work).
Mechanicsburg native Shane Gillis broke a Guinness record for a solo comedian when his Friday show at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia sold 76,212 tickets, and he may also set a record for audience size if more fans attend.
Central Pa. Pride events kick off tonight with live drag & music at Capital City Music Hall, and the celebrations will include a parade on City Island, film showings and a vigil through July 25 across local venues.
🎓 Education
Harrisburg University and SE&M Solutions launched their Quantum Storm partnership by creating a permanent endowed scholarship fund that offers an immediate $10,000 gift and commits $50,000 over five years to support students in quantum-adjacent programs in Harrisburg.
🏛️ Government
Harrisburg’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program will provide $2.5 million to rebuild the Broad Street Market (a burned brick building under renovation since 2023) and support other projects, as state lawmakers confirmed yesterday.
A 15-minute parking sign outside a downtown cafe is under dispute after Wake and Bake Café was told the sign may soon be removed — leaving customers worried about paying for brief visits.
🏥 Health
Experts advised residents to limit outdoor time due to smoky skies in the Susquehanna Valley last night; Dr. McCarty noted increased respiratory issues while some Lancaster locals wore masks+minimized exposure, though nearby hospitals reported no smoke-related cases.
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