Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of July.
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🏘️ Community
New Cumberland River Rescue Annual Carnival kicks off July 29 through August 1 at Hillside Park at Sixth and Brandt avenues.
The event offers rides, food (with $20 wristbands on Wednesday and $2 rides on Thursday) and free live music while raising funds for local rescue work.
🎓 Education
The state budget now allows schools to use funds to explore pushing back high school start times to boost sleep and mental health, though few districts are expected to change schedules due to transportation challenges — public comment periods will be held before any changes.
Demolition of former William Penn High School began on Tuesday, July 28 after the building stood vacant since 2010 due to safety concerns.
The district is dismantling the 250,000 sqft structure piece by piece and will update residents via a public website (alumni can order commemorative bricks).
🌲 Environment
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission approved new rules for the Ohio River Basin to protect blue and flathead catfish.
The regulations, effective Jan. 1, 2027 — blue catfish must be released while flathead catfish face a four-fish daily limit with one allowed to be 35 inches or longer.
Pennsylvania American Water said it began door-to-door checks on July 29 in Derry Township to see if homes have lead or galvanized steel water pipes.
The work will soon cover nearly 21,000 customers in Dauphin and Lebanon counties to meet EPA rules.
🏥 Health
Dauphin County inspectors found minor health violations at several restaurants between July 20 and 24, 2026, including uncovered food attracting flies at Corner Food Mart in West Hanover Township, with most issues corrected on site.
Between Jul. 20 and Jul.
24, inspectors reviewed several Cumberland County restaurants for food safety issues. Many establishments corrected violations on site, though some still need thorough cleaning for mold and residue in food prep areas.
🎉 Harrisburg Events
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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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