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Friday, December 5th, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Homeless shelters are preparing to open warming stations ahead of forecasted frigid weather — temperatures are expected to drop to their lowest levels since February across South Central PA. FOX43
- ➤ Local groups will light an 11-foot Douglas fir tree and host caroling, crafts, cocoa and s'mores at Broad Street Market on Saturday, Dec. 6, starting at 5 p.m.—music will begin at 4 p.m. inside the stone building and the free event aims to bring the community together. TheBurg
- ➤ Since Dec. 1, nonprofits in south central Pa have opened cold-weather shelters to help unsheltered residents beat the cold. At Carlisle (capacity 40 until March 31) and other sites in Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York, people can access overnight beds during the winter months. PennLive
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Shapiro Administration approved nearly $10.5 million in low-interest loans from the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority last Thursday that will boost business growth by creating 26 new jobs + retaining 297 roles across four counties, injecting over $23.2 million into the local economy. Central Penn Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Education Secretary Linda McMahon visited Foose Elementary in Harrisburg on Thursday morning to launch her History Rocks! Trail to Independence Tour, promoting civics education with history games for elementary students. She heads to a middle school in New Jersey today to continue her outreach. WGAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Upper Allen Township leaders remain divided on whether to restore or demolish Bishop Bridge, a 127-year-old structure closed since 2020, as county commissioners prepare to vote on a demolition bid (worth $181,000) while debates over funding continue. Local 21 News
- ➤ Pennsylvania plans to spend almost $20 million to extend satellite internet to 20,000 locations, including 4,800 via SpaceX and 18,000 via Amazon & pending federal approval by early December. Providers must supply free start-up equipment while residents pay the monthly subscription fee. PennLive
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Milton Hershey School is advancing its updated West End development plan with community input. It presented the revised proposal to the Derry Township Planning Commission Tuesday and will have it reviewed by the Derry Township Board of Supervisors on Dec. 9. Central Penn Business Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bishop McDevitt hosts Roman Catholic in the PIAA Class 5A title game today at 7 p.m. at Cumberland Valley High School—this rematch follows last year’s overtime win and airs on PCN with a new audio stream on the PIAA Radio Network. FOX43
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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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