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Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local shelters are preparing for more visitors as cold temperatures hit today. Day and night programs provide warmth, meals, and support to people experiencing homelessness. FOX43
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Zeroday Brewing Co. will close its flagship taproom and restaurant at 925 N. 3rd St on Sunday, Dec. 28 due to rising costs and lower foot traffic; the company will focus on production and continue selling its beer at its Broad Street Market and Midtown Cinema locations. TheBurg
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, the Commonwealth Monument Project unveiled a bust of abolitionist William Howard Day (Harrisburg’s first Black school board president) at the Capitol Complex East Wing to mark the 125th anniversary of his death and gifted a bronze map of the Old Eighth Ward to honor his legacy. TheBurg
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Penn State Health and the College of Medicine invested over $205.8 million in 2024 and served over 1.3 million people in 2025 with free health and wellness programs, including services at Beacon Clinic (in Harrisburg). Central Penn Business Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ PIAA is launching a statewide radio network today at 1 p.m. with the Class 1A state football championship game broadcast, giving local sports fans a fresh way to listen in. PennLive
- ➤ Local wide receiver Elias Coke signed with Rutgers on Dec. 2 and will join a team known for its passing offense. He set records in receptions, yards, and touchdowns (the highest in town) as he looks ahead to his new role as a Scarlet Knight. PennLive
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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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