Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
Good morning, Harrisburg.
Omar Marlow, 24, was found unresponsive in his cell at SCI Camp Hill over the weekend, and staff tried to revive him before he was pronounced dead just before 9:30 a.m.—he had been serving a sentence for robbery with serious bodily injury—and state police are investigating the case.
Edward Mitchell, 55, and Lester Eiland, 54, were freed after a 25-year fight for their release from jail following new evidence in the 2000 murder conviction of taxicab driver Angel DeJesus as Dauphin County Judge Andrew Dowling granted their request.
The Pa. State Museum closed its Native American exhibit in early May to review sacred artifacts and human remains for repatriation under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
Officials said they will work with Native communities to decide the collection's future — and the exhibit will not reopen before renovations begin in August 2026.
On Monday, the Hershey Bears named 58-year-old Derek King as their new head coach for the storied minor league team.
He will be introduced to the media on August 6th at GIANT Center — King brings extensive NHL and AHL experience and will work with the existing coaching staff.
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.
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