Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of July.
Good morning, Harrisburg.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA hosts its fifth annual Back-to-School Block Party and Resource Fair Saturday, July 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1519 N.
3rd St to offer free supplies and haircuts for students aged 7 to 18 while providing community resources.
Mavis Tire Express Services Corp. will acquire Pep Boys Manny, Moe & Jack Holding Corp. for approximately $700 million in a deal expected to close soon, expanding its network to over 4,400 centers nationwide, with more than 100 in Pennsylvania such as in Harrisburg — improving local auto service options.
The Mecum auto auction is underway at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg and will run through Saturday, showcasing about 1,200 vintage vehicles available for viewing and bidding (tickets cost $30 for adults while children 12 and under attend free).
Tang Dumplings is preparing to open a new restaurant at the Capital City Mall in Camp Hill this fall.
The business will replace the former Primanti Bros. shop and is under construction while expected to create 35 to 40 jobs pending final approvals.
LinkedIn named Harrisburg fifth among the top 25 U.S. cities for growing economic opportunities.
The list shows the city benefits from jobs in shipping, food work, making things and state government — factors that drive business growth.
Legislators in Harrisburg approved a change to school lead testing rules that now require public reporting only if levels exceed 5 parts per billion.
School groups had argued the older rules were unrealistic without extra state funding, and the adjustment came amid final budget talks.
The unclaimed remains of 15 U.S. Armed Forces members will be honored on August 14 at 12 p.m. at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville.
The dignified transfer begins at 10 a.m. from the Medical Examiner’s Office in Media (340 N. Middletown Road) with a mandatory safety briefing for participants.
Rabbittransit increased fares this week, raising most fixed route fares by between 20 and 50 cents with an average increase of 32 cents and launching its new rabbitPAY contactless system for riders in the Capital Region, Gettysburg, Shippensburg, York and more.
Detours begin today at the Route 11/15 and I-81 interchange in Cumberland County for an $8.8M PennDOT project that will upgrade pavement, guide rails, drainage, and lighting while Valley Road remains closed for 180 days; lane restrictions on other ramps will last 90 days.
Hunters in Pennsylvania now can test deer for Chronic Wasting Disease with mail-in kits—each kit includes sample bags, ice packs, a thermal bubble envelope, and instructions, and nearly 3,000 kit requests have been received from tens of thousands of mailed letters.
Karl Ravech, a longtime sports broadcaster from Harrisburg, was reportedly laid off from ESPN after more than 30 years with the network+ he joined ESPN in 1993 after working at ABC27.
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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