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Friday, November 14th, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of November.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students and staff at Elizabethtown College created a documentary film called The Prospect for Freedom that explores William Miller Barbour’s role in early civil rights work, and the college will screen the film free for the public tomorrow at 11 a.m. at Midtown Cinema in Harrisburg and on Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. at Zoetropolis Cinema in Lancaster—filmmakers will answer audience questions. FOX43
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The northern lights lit up the sky over Harrisburg two nights in a row as bright colors danced above the Susquehanna Valley. Many local viewers shared photos of the vivid display caused by a strong geomagnetic storm. WGAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Harrisburg firefighters got a $7 million payment from the signed state budget to fix firehouse buildings, buy new vehicles and offer better pay. Gov. Shapiro said the boost was important after an arson attack—firefighters helped his family when they needed them most while Fire Chief Brian Enterline said the funds will update worn facilities. WGAL
- ➤ PPL said it is not to blame for the recent Harrisburg streetlight outage because their ongoing work downtown is unrelated to the problem, while city officials said they are working with PPL to fix the dim lights. The company noted that specific concerns should be directed to the city. Local 21 News
- ➤ Yesterday, the right lane and shoulder on southbound I-83 over the John Harris Memorial Bridge were closed for emergency steel repairs—officials said dissolved deterioration required immediate action to secure the bridge. The closure from the Second Street on-ramp to the off-ramp to Lemoyne is expected to last several weeks while both ramps remain open. PennLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Central Pennsylvania hospitals earned top marks for patient safety in Leapfrog’s latest report — WellSpan’s Ephrata, Good Samaritan, Waynesboro, and York hospitals received A ratings this fall while Penn State Health centers in Hampden, Lancaster, and Hershey also earned high grades. The report evaluated over 30 public measures at nearly 3,000 hospitals to check how well they prevent errors and harm. Central Penn Business Journal
- ➤ Sen. John Fetterman fell near his home yesterday and was taken to a hospital after a ventricular fibrillation flare-up made him light-headed and gave him a minor facial injury. He is under observation in Pittsburgh—doctors are adjusting his medications to help him recover. CBS News Philadelphia
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Horticulture experts say that dead plants from a challenging year have shown what went wrong with water, soil, or pests+ gardeners can use these clues, online tools, and advice from local Master Gardeners to improve care next season. These lessons can help gardeners plan better for future growth. PennLive
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A new affordable housing project will soon begin construction at the former Woodward Elementary site at 1001 N. Eighth St.—the $15.2 million Woodward Lofts will offer 48 energy-efficient apartments for families earning 60% or less of the area median income, and a groundbreaking ceremony featuring local leaders is scheduled for Nov. 18. Local officials including Latino Connection founder George Fernandez and Mayor Wanda Williams will speak at the event. PennLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association released its District 3 All-Stars on Thursday morning—Reece Meckley and Mia Beckett headlined the 2A team while York Suburban earned the most selections among local athletes. PennLive
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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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Raulin Rodriguez Live Concert
8 PM — Kuora Bar & Lounge — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant rhythms of Raulin Rodriguez for an unforgettable night.
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December Open Mic Night
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Copper Pub and Grille — Free entry — Showcase your talents at a lively Open Mic Night featuring local musicians.
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PA Christmas and Gift Show
9 AM – 5 PM — Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center — RSVP required — Enjoy a festive atmosphere featuring a Rescue Dog Fashion Show and various holiday gifts.
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