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Sunday, October 26th, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ WellSpan Health announced a $275,000 donation to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank to provide 1 million meals as SNAP funds are set to run out amid the federal government shutdown—this effort aims to support local food banks and pantries for families in need. Media Relations Representative Ryan Coyle said the move will help ensure that many neighbors continue to have access to food. WGAL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ HACC’s teachers union will hold a rally at 5 p.m. Tuesday outside the Farm Show Complex to demand a fair contract, warning that hundreds of staff may strike if talks fail. Negotiators stressed that cuts in wages and staffing over nearly three years could disrupt classes for about 12,000 students—concerns that both sides are set to address in further meetings. WITF
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Derry Township engineers are closing Stauffer's Church Road for six months due to safety risks from a compromised box culvert — township police said the road will be shut starting Oct. 27. The township already secured permits for a replacement project scheduled to start in summer 2026. WGAL
- ➤ A PennDOT maintenance crew in Dauphin County completed deck repairs on the northbound ramp at Eisenhower Interchange on Saturday and will repair the southbound ramp today from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.—drivers face detours both days. WGAL
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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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