Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
Good morning, Harrisburg.
A deadly single-vehicle crash occurred at 2:17 a.m. Friday on southbound I-83 in Newberry Township and has caused delays near the weigh station between Exits 35 and 33 — the coroner is at the scene and the investigation is underway.
Millersburg Area School District has started the school year with new programs including STEM, creative writing, family consumer science, and water safety classes for second graders through the local YMCA while high schoolers will take lifeguarding courses.
The district also added new stadium lights and bleachers after storm damage and held an outdoor retreat to support staff—benefiting its 700 students.
Over 1,200 students at four Camp Hill schools returned on Thursday, and the district introduced new measures—safety presentations and reminders to secure bikes and dismount scooters—and began AI literacy training with a secure app called Magic School AI.
In 2024, Pennsylvania experienced its worst year for power outages in more than 30 years with 71 events affecting over 2.8 million customers—storms, falling trees and an aging grid led to the record outages, the state utility commission said.
On August 22 at 10:50 a.m., Pennsylvania rejected a federal request for voter rolls with personal data—Secretary Al Schmidt said state law prevents releasing Social Security and driver’s license numbers and the state will only provide a public version that excludes sensitive details.
The Department of Agriculture announced it invested $8.8 million in Pennsylvania farms to buy development rights on 2,017 acres of 33 farms — a joint state and local effort to keep farmland from being turned to other uses.
The Shapiro Administration has already helped preserve 448 farms and nearly 37,200 acres across the state, including projects in counties like Cumberland and Dauphin.
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.
Nicks in Time: Tribute to Stevie Nicks
8:00 – 9:30 PM — XL Live — Tickets start at $53 — Experience a tribute to the iconic Stevie Nicks.
Dauphin County Jazz & Wine Festival 2025
3-9 p.m. — The Centennial Barn — Admission details pending — Celebrate with national jazz acts, local wines, and a vibrant atmosphere.
All American Dairy Show
Various times — Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center — Admission fees vary — Experience nearly 2,000 top dairy cattle from across the U.S. and Canada during this premier showcase.
Crash and Cross Live at The Doghouse
7 PM – 1 AM — The DogHouse — Free entry — Experience an evening of acoustic tunes with Central PA's favorite duo.
Shooting Star 5k Run and Walk for Life
7:00-11:30 a.m. — City Island Carousel — Registration fee applies — Participate in a vibrant community run and walk event for a worthy cause.
Fort Hunter Day Festival
10 AM – 4 PM — Fort Hunter Mansion and Park — Admission details not provided — Celebrate autumn with arts, crafts, games, and historic demonstrations.
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