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Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ WGAL broadcasts 25 Nights of Lights at 11 p.m. nightly through Christmas Eve at 114 North Duke St. in Hummelstown. Local firefighters Scott and Pam Deal (HFD) set up the dazzling display to light up the community with festive cheer. WGAL
- ➤ SusqueCycle reported over 3,321 rides this year, up from 2,993 in 2024, with 41% coming from the City Island station as noted at the HATS meeting. PennDOT has approved three new rack locations that will be installed around March + expanding service this season. TheBurg
- ➤ Keystone Kidspace is hosting the Snow Globe Experience this weekend for families to enjoy interactive and educational activities in a winter wonderland. FOX43
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ After joining as CEO in 2021, Douglas Dyer Sr. shifted focus to serve as president in February at Central Penn Business Group on Health. The organization—which partners with Penn Medicine—now aids employers in several counties while tackling rising healthcare costs. Central Penn Business Journal
- ➤ UGI will pause its natural gas line project in Harrisburg on Dec. 22 and resume on Jan. 5, 2026, affecting neighborhoods around Paxton, South 28th, Sycamore, and Bushey streets; construction runs from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, and residents may face lane restrictions (and brief gas outages). PennLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ PA Local released a holiday playlist featuring 25 tracks by Pennsylvanian musicians that blend classic and modern traditions. The collection, available on Spotify and YouTube, spotlights local ties to festive tunes from religious hymns to contemporary pop covers. Spotlight PA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Harrisburg University celebrated a year of discovery by showcasing its top 10 2025 research stories on Dec. 19, featuring breakthroughs in AI, paleontology, and cognitive science (including studies on digital culture and innovative medical models) that highlight its commitment to pushing research boundaries. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 100,000 checks totaling over $22 million have been mailed statewide as part of Pennsylvania’s Money Match program (a new initiative to return unclaimed property) and State Treasurer Stacy Garrity urged recipients to cash or deposit them promptly. Local 21 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Central Penn Business Journal today released its 2025 Power List for Health Care to honor leaders who improve local care. The list features executives such as Terese DeLaPlaine of Hamilton Health — noted for community service — and others from prominent regional organizations. Central Penn Business Journal
- ➤ Manal El Harrak leads Sadler Health Center as chief executive, having been appointed interim in 2019 and confirmed in 2020. She plans to navigate policy changes and growing patient demand — key challenges in providing quality primary, dental and behavioral care in Cumberland and Perry counties. Central Penn Business Journal
- ➤ The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled dressers from Furnulem, KKL and 17 Stories Furniture sold online because they can tip over and injure children if not anchored to the wall. Harrisburg residents who own these dressers should stop using them and follow recall instructions for safe disposal. PennLive
- ➤ Hamilton Health recently opened a new clinic in Steelton with an on-site pharmacy designed to help address prescription deserts, said President and CEO Terese DeLaPlaine. She joined in 2014 and became CEO in 2022 as part of the network's mission to close local healthcare gaps. Central Penn Business Journal
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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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