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Friday, October 31st, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Rosemary House in Mechanicsburg has been a family-run herbal shop since 1968 and is housed in a post-Civil War building on Market St.—it offers teas and herbs passed down through generations and hosts community events like the annual Fairy Festival. Owner Susanna Reppert Brill continues the long tradition by leading herbal classes and updating the shop’s offerings to meet modern tastes. TheBurg
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ D&H Distributing recently opened a 5-acre solar park at its headquarters in Harrisburg that uses renewable energy to offset a significant part of its power needs — the project was developed with Coral Reef Partners and DCE Solar. The company celebrated the opening with a ribbon cutting to highlight its long-standing commitment to clean energy. Central Penn Business Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Capital City Music Hall in downtown Harrisburg has been renovated—featuring a new large stage, wraparound mezzanine, and updated tech—to host a wider range of music and events, according to owner Justin Browning. The venue opened a week ago with a successful Emo Night Tour that drew around 400 fans dancing to hits from Fall Out Boy, The Killers, and My Chemical Romance. TheBurg
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dickinson College in Carlisle will dedicate the Jim Thorpe Center for the Futures of Native Peoples near the historic Carlisle Indian Industrial School on November 8, honoring the legendary athlete who played Major League Baseball and in the NFL. The center—funded by a $20 million gift from alumnus Samuel Rose—will serve as an educational space with classrooms, art galleries and meeting areas and will begin construction in summer. Central Penn Business Journal
- ➤ Derry Township School District lifted its secure status after a nearby police incident on Thursday morning forced occupants to flee a vehicle crash near Hershey square—students and visitors may now re-enter the school buildings. ABC27
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Heavy rain and gusty winds on Thursday disrupted travel in south-central Pennsylvania, with heavy downpours and gusts (up to 40 mph) causing slippery roads and ponding. Today, a dry but blustery Halloween is expected with lows in the low 50s, so trick-or-treaters should take extra care on windy streets. WGAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Stanley Lawson, Harrisburg’s first Black councilman and long-time civil rights leader, died Tuesday at age 84 while surrounded by family. He led the local NAACP for over a decade—his work in government and community broke barriers and advanced equality and justice. PennLive
- ➤ Nearly two million Pennsylvanians will lose SNAP benefits starting Nov. 1 if the federal shutdown continues, with about 713,000 children and 697,000 older adults affected and a halt of $366 million in monthly aid. The Shapiro Administration is suing federal officials and working with local food banks to address the rising need. FOX43
- ➤ School district officials met at the State Capitol Thursday to urge lawmakers to end a 122-day funding deadlock that has cost public schools over $5 billion since July 1—forcing cuts in essential programs and raising the risk of shutdowns in smaller districts. Harrisburg’s school district lost $50 million in state funds and is borrowing to keep programs running while they call on the General Assembly to act now. 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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