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Thursday, September 25th, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Three police officers killed in an ambush on Sept. 17 will be honored today with a funeral at 12 p.m. at Living Word Community Church on Cape Horn Road in Red Lion—family and select guests will attend while a procession starting at 10 a.m. is livestreamed. Local 21 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Susquehanna Township School District said a false Facebook post—made by Nathan Rushman who is not a district parent—wrongly claimed its football team was suspended because of transportation delays. The district advised anyone with questions about student attendance to contact them since no suspensions took place. ABC27
- ➤ Today, the Shapiro Administration congratulated 13 schools including several local ones on being selected as Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon Schools for 2025—its own state initiative after the federal program ended—and an award ceremony will be held in Hershey this December. ABC27
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pennsylvania voters will vote yes or no in November on whether to keep Supreme Court Justices—Christine Donohue, David Wecht, and Kevin Dougherty. Some groups support the judges while others warn that a vote no may lead to partisan elections in 2027. ABC27
- ➤ Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced that the state treasury would loan $500M from its short-term cash investment pool to county governments and Head Start programs that have not received their usual funding due to the budget impasse — the loans will carry 4.5% interest and require repayment 15 days after a new state budget is signed by Gov. Shapiro. PennLive
- ➤ On September 12, 2025, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture conducted risk-based inspections in Dauphin County and found food safety issues at Grill and Gyro at Fresh Market Hershey—raw meats were improperly stored and cleaning was lacking—while several other sites passed all checks. WITF
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Giselle Sholler at Penn State Children's Hospital received a $400K grant from Hyundai’s Hope on Wheels program—funding pediatric cancer research for better treatment options. FOX43
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Lowengard building at 210 North Third Street will reopen on Oct. 2 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:15 a.m.—completed after extensive renovations that ended in May—and will include studio space and apartments. The building, constructed in 1917, received support from local grants to revive the historic property. PennLive
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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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Pumsucculent Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. — Fort Hunter Mansion and Park — Pre-registration required — Create cute succulent pumpkins for fall decor.
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The Four Horsemen - Tribute to Metallica
8:00-9:30 p.m. — XL Live — Tickets available — Experience the only album-quality tribute to Metallica with The Four Horsemen.
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Low Cut Connie Concert
8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — XL Live — Check event page for ticket prices — Experience the energetic vibes of Low Cut Connie at this rock and pop concert.
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Team Night at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show
6 p.m. — Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center — $10.00 — Compete for prizes while enjoying thrilling equestrian competitions featuring top riders and horses.
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2025 Pennsylvania National Horse Show - Saturday Pass
6 p.m. — Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center — $25 — Watch top equestrian athletes compete in the thrilling $100,000 Grand Prix de Penn National.
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Here Come The Mummies
8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — XL Live — Ticketed entry — Experience the quirky Mummfest Tour featuring the energetic sound of Here Come The Mummies.
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Megan and Dave's Sing-Along Night
6-10 p.m. — Copper Pub and Grille — No cover — Enjoy high-energy sing-along covers of your favorite songs with Megan and Dave.
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