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Harrisburg
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of July.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mt. Airy Orchards in Dillsburg unveiled this year's corn maze design—featuring Sesame Street's Big Bird, Cookie Monster and Elmo—that will be open each weekend in September and October. The orchard credited Dan Paulus with most of the work on the design. Local 21 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rep. Manuel Guzman, D-Berks, said he will introduce a bill that will require all motorcyclists to wear helmets—riders of fully enclosed three-wheeled motorcycles or autocycles will be exempt. The measure seeks to improve rider safety and aligns with helmet laws already in place in 19 states. WGAL
- ➤ Eye Consultants of Pennsylvania, PC will pay $790,000 to settle allegations that it submitted Medicare claims for bilateral eye injections on the same day of service in violation of Medicare rules. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania said the claims were made between Sept 1, 2018 and April 7 — a step aimed at curbing unsupported billing practices that drive up taxpayer costs. FOX43
- ➤ People calling 911 in Pennsylvania had intermittent outages on July 12 because of an operating system issue (not a cyberattack), according to a preliminary report. Emergency officials activated the Emergency Alert System and are working on plans to improve the system. CBS News Philadelphia
- ➤ A York County bridge on Harmony Grove Road closed on July 21 for preservation work and will stay closed for 117 days—drivers should use a detour via Carlisle Road/Route 74 and Wellsville Road. The work is part of a two-bridge contract that will also replace another Conewago Creek bridge, with improvements on Route 74 set to begin in Spring and finish by November. WGAL
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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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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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