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Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dozens of companies—ranging from retail stores to service centers—are opening or planning new locations across south-central Pennsylvania. Major names such as Chase Bank, Wawa, and Hyatt Studios are expanding their presence across the region. PennLive
- ➤ A new Chick-fil-A at 2007 Dotson Court in Susquehanna Township opens today from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., offering guests a free entrée when they wear cow-themed attire while creating 120 new jobs and featuring a dining room and playground — the grand opening will also include a $25,000 donation to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. Local 21 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ PennDOT said the new 29th Street Bridge over I-83 is now open after being replaced since July and the 19th Street Bridge will close on Oct. 26 until next October. Drivers are advised to follow detour routes (via Paxton, 29th and Derry Streets) during the closure. ABC27
- ➤ PennDOT announced that the 29th Street Bridge has reopened after its complete rebuild as part of the I-83 Capital Beltway Project, and that the 19th Street Bridge will close Oct. 26 for a year-long reconstruction—detours cover the route from Paxton to Greenwood Streets. TheBurg
- ➤ Clients at the Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Network in Chestnuthill Township worry they will lose SNAP benefits on November 1 because the Department of Human Services said funds will not be issued until Congress passes a resolution—officials note that nearly 2 million people rely on the program and urge families to seek other food resources as Thanksgiving nears. FOX43
- ➤ Representative Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz is pushing for a bill that would let incarcerated students apply for state education grants if they are within five years of release and enrolled in an approved prison program (she noted that lifting the ban could cut recidivism by up to 48%). WGAL
- ➤ PennDOT will start milling and paving work on Eisenhower Boulevard from Highland Street to Lindell Road in Swatara Twp at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct 26 as part of a $1.8 million project that runs overnight during its first week—temporary traffic shifts and short-term closures are expected before the work shifts to daytime until it is finished by May 6, 2026. PennLive
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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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FAFSA Filing Event
1:30-3:30 p.m. — Olmsted Building — Free entry — Maximize your financial aid opportunities by completing your FAFSA in under 20 minutes.
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Fortunate Youth - Love For The Music Tour
8-9:30 p.m. — XL Live — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant sounds of Fortunate Youth on their Love For The Music Tour.
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The Weeknd Night
8-9:30 p.m. — Capital City Music Hall — Ticket details available — Celebrate the music of The Weeknd with an evening of hits and entertainment.
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The Crane Wives Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — XL Live — Cost info not specified — Experience the evolving sounds of The Crane Wives as they bring indie folk to life with high-energy rock and roll.
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Bedroom Floor Live Concert
6-9 p.m. — Capital City Music Hall — Tickets available — Experience Bedroom Floor live in an exciting music atmosphere.
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Rome Ramirez Live
8:00-9:30 p.m. — XL Live — Cost info not provided — Experience the sounds of summer with Rome Ramirez, the voice behind Sublime with Rome.
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HYP Book Club: The Overstory
2-4 p.m. — Pursuit Coworking — Free entry — Dive into nature's narrative with engaging discussions on Richard Powers' Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.
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The Stand by Stephen King - Meeting No. 2
7-9 p.m. — Rookie's Craft Burger Bar — Free entry — Discuss the Complete and Uncut version of Stephen King's iconic novel over burgers and brews.
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Bearings Concert
6-7:30 p.m. — Capital City Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an energetic performance from the Canadian post-hardcore band Second Harbour.
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