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Sunday, August 3rd, 2025

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Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Susquehanna Service Dogs held a graduation ceremony at Dauphin County Technical School—19 service and hearing dog teams, 8 facility dog teams, and 5 skilled companion dog teams received their certifications. The organization also recognized 5 dogs entering its science-based breeding program and 11 detection K9s that began training before transitioning to detection work.  PennLive

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • An accident on Saturday afternoon closed all lanes on the Market St. Bridge when a car struck a motorcyclist near City Island, injuring one person and prompting officers to wait for tow trucks to remove the damaged vehicles.  FOX43
  • The Derry Township Police Department said its review showed that 9-year-old Sophia Subedi accidentally drowned in the wave pool at Hersheypark on July 24 just before 7 p.m.—park staff maintained proper safety protocols and crowd levels during the incident.  FOX43

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Vineyard experts say that spotted lanternflies have damaged vines in parts of Pennsylvania—while Erie County has seen few sightings so far. Local winery owners remain alert and use pest controls to guard vineyards from future damage—calling for ongoing monitoring to protect their crops.  PennLive
  • Walmart unveiled its newly remodeled Supercenter at 3400 Hartzdale Drive in Camp Hill on Friday, showing updated technology, improved layout, and enhanced lighting; store manager Becky Stoner said the upgrades improved both customer and team areas. The retailer also awarded $6,500 in grants to local nonprofits and opened another updated location at US Highway 522 South in Mifflin County — part of a state-wide upgrade of 26 stores.  ABC27

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 8/15/25

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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.

    Tue, 8/26/25

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  • 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.

    Fri, 8/29/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 8/30/25

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