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Harrisburg
Friday, November 7th, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Midwest Food Bank in Dauphin County has been working to meet rising hunger demands as food costs push people to cut back on meals; it now serves over 230 agencies and is facing a shortage of healthy food during the colder months. Executive director Sarah Brennan said cash donations help pay for food and transport costs — volunteer time is also needed. WGAL
- ➤ Strong winds damaged eight tents on Wednesday night at the homeless site at 1125 South 9th St.—a project of Amiracle4Sure—and the nonprofit said it will replace them with community help before winter. Local 21 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tribal leaders have reclaimed 17 Native American student remains from the Carlisle Indian Industrial School cemetery—16 reburied by the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes and one returned to the Seminole Nation. Efforts to identify and return additional remains from unmarked graves continue as tribes work to address a legacy where over 7,800 Native students were forcibly removed. PennLive
- ➤ Legendary rock band Journey will begin their farewell Final Frontier Tour on Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the GIANT Center in Hershey—tickets start selling on Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. WGAL
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ According to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor—data shows that warehouse stores, schools and health care facilities rank among Cumberland County’s top 25 industries by employment. Warehouse stores, including a Costco in Silver Spring Township that opened last week, highlight one of the leading sectors driving local job growth. PennLive
- ➤ Lt. Gov. Austin Davis announced that the state will invest $21,445,823 to create 11 Business Assistance Service Centers across Pennsylvania including Central Pa to help small businesses access counseling and technical support. The centers, funded through the Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance Program, will partner with local groups to offer bilingual services—ensuring resources are accessible to all. Central Penn Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ PASSHE will host a convening at Shippensburg University to improve college credit transfer so students can pay less and finish school sooner (bringing together more than 30 colleges and state partners). The meeting (which will explore ways to count prior learning and work experience) will help meet worker shortages in health, education, and STEM. Central Penn Business Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ High winds on Wednesday night caused over 20,000 people statewide to lose power, and nearly 5,000 in central areas remained without electricity; most Harrisburg customers had their power restored by 11 p.m. Thursday while some are still waiting for full service until 11 p.m. today—customers are urged to avoid downed wires and use flashlights instead of candles. PennLive
- ➤ USDA issued revised guidance on Wednesday—reducing SNAP benefits by 35% instead of 50%—to give food stamp recipients larger partial benefits amid a government shutdown and legal challenges. Pennsylvania officials said the new system may delay benefit issuance by several business days and increase payment errors. WGAL
- ➤ Veterans Day on November 11 will feature multiple ceremonies in central Pennsylvania—despite the federal shutdown limiting some events—to honor military service members in Mechanicsburg, Cleona and Lancaster. PennLive
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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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YAM YAM Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — XL Live — Ticketed event — Experience the soulful sounds of YAM YAM inspired by 1970s music and New Orleans jazz.
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