Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of September.
Good morning, Harrisburg.
The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire honored former performer Shannon Jones (Lady Amanda Chase) on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Sir Jacobs Ladder as friends and family shared memories following her early August passing from heart complications during a cruise.
Carrie Wissler-Thomas retired as executive director and president of the Art Association of Harrisburg after serving for over 50 years at the historic Governor Findlay Mansion—Debbie Smith and her team will guide the association into its next chapter.
Hershey Children’s Museum will open Readysetpretend in Strasburg on Nov.
20; the new spot will feature a restaurant, grocery store, and interactive construction area for kids.
A Mechanicsburg middle schooler was named a finalist in a national STEM competition — eighth grader Sai Sri Valli Moglineedi from Mountain View Middle School will travel to Washington, DC from Oct.
23-28 to compete on her antacid project aimed at easing heartburn relief.
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing (at UPMC Harrisburg) is launching a 32-month part-time diploma program for registered nurses starting in January; applications remain open through Oct.
1 as students take courses at Harrisburg University and complete over 900 clinical hours at UPMC sites.
A WalletHub report found Pennsylvania is one of three states with the highest student debt, showing borrowers face high debt-to-income ratios.
The study advises students to plan carefully when borrowing to pay for college.
PA Dairymen’s Association is offering free strawberry milkshakes at the PA State Capitol fountain (decorated in pink) on Oct.
6 to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month in partnership with the PA Breast Cancer Coalition, and donations are accepted.
No. 14 Penn State beat Buffalo 55-13 on Saturday as Rocco Becht threw for 212 yards and two touchdowns while Koby Howard scored twice.
The Nittany Lions added a 29th win with strong defense, forcing key turnovers and moving into conference play.
No new events today. You can submit one here.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Harrisburg.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.