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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pennsylvania home improvement contractors have lost work since a cyber attack in August disabled the AG website and left the license verification system down—Tod Reynolds reported an $80,000 drop in sales while officials work to restore online access with no set timeline. Contractors must use paper applications until the system is fixed, which puts ethical businesses at a disadvantage. Local 21 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today the HACC Board of Trustees approved a tentative agreement with HACCEA — the deal sets the stage for further contract negotiations between the college and its education association. Local 21 News
- ➤ Families in the West Perry School District raised concerns over closing three elementary schools and consolidating students into one campus in Spring Township, warning of tax increases, larger class sizes, and longer bus rides. Parent Caleb Dixson criticized the lack of transparency in planning a project estimated at $70 million—details that the school board will review on Monday, Dec. 8. FOX43
- ➤ Four students and one instructor from Harrisburg University attended PAX Unplugged in Philadelphia on December 2 — they met board game professionals, tested their game designs, and learned industry tips during the event. The trip was funded by Rio Grande Games and Leder Games and supports the growing success of their Tabletop Game Design Studio. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Pennsylvania collected $3 billion in General Fund revenue in November — sales tax receipts were $1.2 billion and personal income tax revenue was $1.1 billion, part of fiscal year-to-date collections that reached $16.5 billion. These figures were reported by Revenue Secretary Pat Browne. Central Penn Business Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Secretary of Administration Neil Weaver announced new tuition benefits for state employees at Lebanon Valley College and Shippensburg University on Tuesday, lowering costs for graduate programs and providing credits for relevant work experience. Lebanon Valley College offers a 15% per-credit discount for select programs + Shippensburg University will waive the internship requirement and grant up to six credits for qualified employees, with more details expected at a networking event Thursday in Harrisburg. Central Penn Business Journal
- ➤ The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services said LIHEAP—a program that helps low-income households with heating bills—begins today and will run until April 10 while earlier applications are processed. About 300,000 eligible Pennsylvanians can get cash grants from $200 to $1,000 or crisis grants to help avoid utility shutoffs during a state moratorium. WGAL
- ➤ Dauphin County CASA kicked off its Giving Tree fundraiser with a Christmas tree lighting on Tuesday night in Linglestown—aiming to recruit advocates for foster children—and plans to run the campaign through December. FOX43
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At the recent Hockey Fights Cancer Night, Hershey Bears Game Night Emcee Jim Jones celebrated his one-year cancer-free anniversary—he said the community’s support, including former player Mike Vecchione’s lavender sign, helped him fight cancer. FOX43
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Hershey Bears host the Laval Rocket at GIANT Center for Hockey Fights Cancer Night at 5 p.m. on FOX43 — the team plans to use rookie Ilya Protas and goalie Clay Stevenson to test their momentum against a Rocket squad known for quick offense. FOX43
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Consider the Source Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — The Abbey Bar at ABC — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unique sci-fi fusion sounds of Consider the Source.
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Defiant Annual Toys For Tots Benefit Show
6-7:30 p.m. — Capital City Music Hall — Entry details not specified — Experience a lineup of local talent supporting a great cause for the community.
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Pentatonix Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Giant Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the harmonious blend of pop and a cappella music by Pentatonix.
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Figgy Pudding Jazz and Rock Concert
1-4 p.m. — Open Stage — Cost info not provided — Experience a lively mix of jazz and rock renditions of holiday classics with Tony Wayne and the band.
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A Merry Rockin' Christmas Starring Michael Cavanaugh
7:30-9 p.m. — Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the charismatic Michael Cavanaugh live as he performs the classic American Rock & Roll Songbook.
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Holiday Variety Show
The Strawberry Square Music Series Holiday Variety Show is a free event featuring an all-local lineup of music, theatre, comedy, dance, and magic, plus festive vendors and holiday gift wrapping. Happening Friday, Dec. 19 from 6–9 PM at the UPMC Stage in Strawberry Square, the event also includes a community coat drive supporting Coats in the Cart.
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National Christmas Center Train Ride
5-8 p.m. — Stone Gables Estate — Check website for pricing — Experience a festive train ride featuring the Snow Princess and Queen in a winter wonderland setting.
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New Year's Eve Celebration
3-8:30 p.m. — Hershey's Chocolate World — Free entry with pre-registration — Celebrate with a DJ and HERSHEY'S Characters at a festive countdown.
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