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In today's newsletter:

• How one Harrisburg nonprofit is reshaping food and housing in Allison Hill
• Are flashing lights enough at this deadly Harrisburg riverfront crossing?
• How a 2030 bridge overhaul could reshape getting around Harrisburg

Also on today's calendar: House of Heavy and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 86 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, temps: high: 86, low: 69.
• Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Harrisburg's WildHeart Expands Allison Hill Farm and Affordable Homeownership Opportunities (witf.org) — In Harrisburg's Allison Hill neighborhood, nonprofit WildHeart is expanding its two-acre Hill Farm and launching the Gateway Project to add nine income-restricted, owner-occupied homes at 13th and Market. Leaders say they're focused on fresh food access, deeply affordable homeownership, and preventing displacement so longtime residents benefit from new investment. Their programs aim to strengthen neighborhood stability while preserving Allison Hill's identity.
   

2. Safety concerns grow over busy Harrisburg intersection where a 55-year-old was recently killed (wgal.com) — Neighbors in Harrisburg are pressing the city for stronger safety measures at North Front and Vaughn Streets after a 55-year-old pedestrian was killed there about a week ago. Residents say flashing lights and signs aren't enough, pointing to speeding traffic and minimal separation from the roadway, while police note the intersection's current layout has been in place since around 2017 or 2018.
   

3. Market Street Bridge in Harrisburg to undergo renovations by 2034 (wgal.com) — PennDOT is planning major renovations to Harrisburg's Market Street Bridge, including a new pedestrian-only utility bridge connecting the city, City Island, and the West Shore by 2030. Work on the main vehicular span is set to start in 2030, bringing lane closures, detours, and game-day traffic changes during Senators home games. Residents can submit questions and comments online through September 7.
   

4. Runway reopens after plane makes emergency landing at Harrisburg International Airport (local21news.com) — An American Eagle flight made an emergency landing at Harrisburg International Airport Monday night after smoke was reported in the cabin, briefly closing a runway. Fire crews responded, passengers exited safely and were bussed to the terminal, and the runway reopened about an hour later. Officials say more details will be released as the investigation continues.
   

5. PA Turnpike tolls will likely increase until 2055; new collection methods needed: audit (local21news.com) — Auditors in Harrisburg say Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls will likely keep rising through 2055 as the system struggles with massive debt and unpaid tolls. The report urges new collection tools, like easier app-based payments and tougher enforcement, while Turnpike officials explore non-toll revenue such as leasing extra capacity on their fiber network.
   

📸 Around Harrisburg

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Harrisburg

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Wednesday August 19
• Open House Events at Middle and High Schools, Cougar Academy, and
  Harrisburg City SD Harrisburg, PA 17101
  5:00 pm
• Stormwater Authority Meeting
  Penbrook Borough 150 S 28th St, Harrisburg, PA 17103
  6:30 pm
Thursday August 20
• Open House Events at Elementary Schools
  Harrisburg City SD Harrisburg, PA 17101
  4:30 pm
• Penbrook Revitalization Meeting
  Penbrook Borough 150 S 28th St, Harrisburg, PA 17103
  6:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• House of Heavy →
  Capital City Music Hall - Lower Level 234 N 2nd St Harrisburg, PA 17101
  8:00 pm
Monday August 24
• Borough Budget Meeting
  Penbrook Borough 150 S 28th St, Harrisburg, PA 17103
  6:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Autism Open House at Ben Franklin, Downey, and Foose Schools. For
  Harrisburg City SD Harrisburg, PA 17101
  4:00 pm
• Business Meeting
  Harrisburg City SD https://hbgsd.zoom.us/j/86392550317?pwd=J77tx6EST5AH6JOMukHwXZrD8a
  6:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• First Day of School
  Harrisburg City SD Harrisburg, PA 17101
Thursday September 3
• SilverSneakers® Classes at Juniper Village at Mount Joy →
  Juniper Village at Mount Joy, 607 Hearthstone Ln, Mount Joy
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 18
• EPE New Student Orientation
  East Pennsboro Area SD Enola, PA 17025
  10:00 am
Wednesday August 19
• Professional Development - ACT 80 Days
  Susquehanna Township SD District-Wide
• New Teacher Academy
  East Pennsboro Area SD Enola, PA 17025
• Open House Events at Middle and High Schools, Cougar Academy, and
  Harrisburg City SD Harrisburg, PA 17101
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• In-Pulse Special Report: A Pennsylvania Employer's Guide to OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens and First Aid —Donna Ryan Read on Patch

• I ate the new Capriotti's sandwich shop in the Susquehanna Shoppes yesterday.
  I had the Italian sub and it was very good. I will be back to try the cheesesteak. Has anyone ate there? (Nextdoor Colonial)
• I didn't hire them, my neighbor made the trip to the dump.
  However when any junk clean out comes up in Harrisburg call me if you have vinyl 45 or LP records 717 332 1224 Bill (Nextdoor Progress Ave)

• PM Hotel Group posted a job opening for Hotel Night Auditor | Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey in Harrisburg. Apply here.
• Pilot Travel Centers, LLC posted a job opening for Janitorial Maintenance in Harrisburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harrisburg here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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