Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of July.
Good morning, Harrisburg.
💼 Business
Elle Daniels and TJ Greenhowe opened Wake & Bake Café at 240 N.
3rd St. where patrons quickly lined up for fresh baked treats, quality coffee, and breakfast items. The new space, a renovated former Deco Grab & Go, now employs four staff to help serve the growing community demand.
🌲 Environment
Climate experts warn that rising summer rainfall and warmer weather from climate change are making catastrophic flooding a growing risk in central Pennsylvania, especially in low-lying areas along waterways like the Susquehanna.
Local officials stress that residents must prepare for flash floods as extreme weather events become more common—conditions that could soon threaten communities.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for South-Central Pennsylvania — effective today from 2 p.m. until 6 a.m. Friday — due to thunderstorms expected to drop 2 to 3 inches of rain with some areas receiving up to 5 inches.
Residents in the affected counties are advised to monitor forecasts and be ready to act if flash flooding occurs.
🏛️ Government
State senators Nick Miller and James Malone met with fire and police officials from Lancaster County on the July 4th weekend to discuss how to recruit and keep first responders in rural areas that rely on volunteer fire departments.
They said they will create grant programs to fund essential gear and support for these emergency teams.
🎉 Harrisburg Events
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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.
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.
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.
All-4-One Concert
8 PM – 12 AM — Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless love songs of All-4-One live in concert.
Reggae in the Vineyard
12-7 p.m. — The Vineyard & Brewery at Hershey — General Admission and VIP tickets available — Enjoy a day of reggae music, food trucks, and great vibes among the vines.
🏠 Harrisburg Real Estate
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