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Monday, December 9th, 2024
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army in Harrisburg has launched its annual red kettle collections to provide food and toys for over 5,000 children and 1,500 families during the holiday season. Local 21 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Following an RV explosion at a Pennsylvania rest stop caused by a propane leak, Melinda VanNewkirk remains on life support with both feet amputated, as her family rallies support. Local 21 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Wawa is planning to open a new 6,000-square-foot convenience store and gas station in the Gettysburg area as part of its expansion to add about 40 stores in Central Pennsylvania. PennLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ President-elect Donald Trump appointed Alina Habba, his senior advisor and lawyer from the New York hush money trial, as counselor to the president. PennLive
- ➤ Donald Trump's electors, including five who participated in a disputed slate in 2020, are set to convene in Harrisburg on December 17 to cast their votes following his election victory. Spotlight PA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State lost the conference championship to Oregon 45-37, but will still compete in the College Football Playoff as the 6th seed against SMU. Local 21 News
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SVAACN Monthly Chapter Meeting and Holiday Celebration
The event features an evening of holiday celebration with educational sessions on non-invasive cardiac output monitoring and a cookie exchange, alongside a charity drive for Caitlin's Smiles.
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Everything Yes - Jazz Fusion Concert
Everything Yes is an American jazz fusion band featuring renowned drummer Zack Graybeal and composer Sean Reeser performing live.
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Christmas Celebration at Italian Lake
The event features family-friendly activities including a carriage ride, petting zoo, and tree lighting ceremony, along with live performances and local artisan market.
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