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Saturday, September 6th, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The PPL Foundation awarded $500,000 in Empowering Communities grants to 60 nonprofits supporting housing, workforce, and the environment across a 29-county service area. The foundation will next offer Energizing Education Grants for STEM, literacy, and career readiness from August 1 through September 15—details that show its ongoing support for local needs. Central Penn Business Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ York County police charged Devin Harding, a 27-year-old sex offender on probation from Dover, after a home search uncovered thousands of child sexual abuse files on a handheld game console and another smartphone—he remains in prison with bail denied and will face a preliminary hearing on Sept. 18. ABC27
- ➤ The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and the Dauphin County Victim/Witness Assistance Program announced help for those who saw a minivan crash into a crowd at Kipona Festival on September 1 that injured three people—witnesses may get aid for hospital bills, lost wages and travel costs through the Commonwealth’s Victims Compensation Assistance Program. Local 21 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The FDA said that Endico Potatoes recalled bags of frozen vegetables sold in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Florida after a Pennsylvania distributor tested positive for listeria+ customers are urged to return the products for a refund as no illnesses have been reported. PennLive
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Starting and Improving Farms Conference
10 AM-8 PM — Capital Union Building (CUB) — Register by September 15th — Explore innovative farming practices and network with industry experts.
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Finger Eleven Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — XL Live — Cost info not provided — Experience a night of rock with Finger Eleven's unique sound and powerful hits.
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Final Boss Big Band
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Kulkarni Theatre Parking — Ticket prices not specified — Experience an epic night of jazz reimagined from classic video game soundtracks.
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Oteil Burbridge Live Performance
8:00–9:30 p.m. — XL Live — Ticket prices vary — Experience the musical magic of two-time Grammy winning bassist Oteil Burbridge in a night of unforgettable performances.
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