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Saturday, October 25th, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Religious leaders in Mechanicsburg are planning a rally on October 29 at 6:30 p.m. at 26 W. Main St. to protest the KKK recruitment cards that were handed out in Halloween candy buckets after local families reported receiving them. Local 21 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ritters Hardware, a local landmark at 25 W. Main St. in Mechanicsburg that closed on Oct. 3 after 117 years, will reopen for a final one-week sale from Monday, Oct 27 to Saturday, Nov 1. The store will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.—all items are 70% off or more. PennLive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Developers in central Pa have proposed projects that include a new Wawa station, a nearly 700-acre data center, poultry barns, and housing projects in counties like Perry, Adams, Cumberland and Dauphin—most plans are in early stages and may take years before construction begins. PennLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Middle Paxton Elementary School students won the national Prodigy State Challenge and celebrated their victory. The win gave them recognition among schools and highlighted their strong math skills. FOX43
- ➤ HACCEA faculty will hold an 'Enough is Enough' rally on Tuesday, October 28 at 5 p.m. outside the Farm Show building to demand a serious contract proposal ahead of their final meeting with HACC administration at 6 p.m.—if no improvements are offered, a strike is possible after three years without raises. ABC27
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Peraton filed a WARN notice stating that 153 workers at its facility near Camp Hill might be laid off if its fraud detection contract for Medicare and Medicaid claims is not renewed by November 1 + the company noted that layoffs could begin on or around December 13 and officials were not immediately available for comment. PennLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, WellSpan Health announced it will donate $275,000 to Central PA food banks to provide one million meals as rising food insecurity and reduced SNAP funding put more families at risk + the donation builds on a previous $1.5 million investment aimed at expanding community support services. FOX43
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local high schools will host key football matchups in Week 10 as part of the regular season—teams will compete for crucial wins that can impact their playoff chances. FOX43
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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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Aortic Valve Returns to Strawberry Square
6-9 p.m. — UPMC Clock Box Stage — Free entry — Enjoy vibrant live music and local brews at the Strawberry Square Music Series.
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Joe Cooney and Friends Performance
6-10 p.m. — Copper Pub and Grille — Free entry — Enjoy a fun evening of music with Joe Cooney and Friends at a popular local venue.
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