Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of July.
Good morning, Harrisburg.
Love City Ministries is now accepting registrations for free school uniforms in its annual It Takes a Village Community Uniform Shower for elementary, middle, and high school students.
Registration ends July 28 and uniforms will be distributed on Aug. 1 — easing back-to-school costs for families.
Wawa will open a new store by the end of this year on the site of the former Hoss’s Steak & Sea House at 9000 Bridge Road in Swatara Township near Hummelstown.
The 2.46-acre site also will feature 12 fueling stations.
Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding urged farmers to apply for $13M in REAP tax credits — set to improve soil health and water quality — during a recent field day in York County.
Applications open Aug. 1 on a first-come, first-served basis until Oct. 31.
Pa. health insurers have submitted filings for 2027 ACA plan premium increases—ranging from 4.05% to 40.9%—to the state Insurance Department, which will review the requests over the coming months to verify if rising healthcare costs justify the hikes.
Pennsylvania officials confirmed 45 cyclosporiasis cases and three probable ones linked to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico as part of a nationwide outbreak.
The state recommends thorough washing of fruits and vegetables to prevent infection.
Dauphin County coroner Graham Hetrick held a press conference Friday warning that kratom, a herbal supplement sold in local shops, poses serious health risks after a former intern died from its use.
His office identified three cases so far and recommends mandatory toxicology screening in hospitals + by coroners.
The Harrisburg School District announced that the historic William Penn Building will be demolished next Tuesday after years of debate.
NBA superstar LeBron James signed a two-year ($8 million) deal with the 76ers after leaving the Lakers and tweeted that he planned another championship for Philadelphia.
Central PA fans showed mixed reactions and Governor Shapiro declared Friday (LeBron James Day) in celebration.
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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