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Monday, July 28th, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A nine-year-old girl from the local Bhutanese community was found unresponsive at The Boardwalk at Hersheypark earlier this week and was pronounced dead at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, prompting community leaders to mourn her loss + launch a review of park safety procedures. ABC27
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Traffic is tied up in both directions today on Interstate 81 near the 74 milepost east of Linglestown following a crash that involved at least two vehicles—state troopers and fire police are on scene while rubbernecking is causing delays. ABC27
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Thousands gathered at the state Capitol for the 33rd annual Pride Fest of Central PA — an event that celebrated diversity and acceptance. FOX43
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews are repairing a water main break near Locust Lane, Garden Circle, and Beverly Drive in Lower Paxton Township as residents may experience discolored water and temporary pressure changes during repairs—Veolia Water has noted similar issues in recent weeks. ABC27
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Optometrists say parents should schedule eye exams for children returning to school because even small vision issues can affect behavior and grades. They recommend exams at age four—or as early as one for kids with a family history of eye problems—to catch issues before they worsen. WGAL
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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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All-4-One Concert
8-11 p.m. — Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts — Check the site for ticket info — Relive the magic of timeless love songs from the iconic group All-4-One.
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