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1. Harrisburg judge got emergency protection order against ex after calling police to his home (pennlive.com) — A Harrisburg magisterial district judge obtained an emergency protection-from-abuse order against his ex after police were called to his Harrisburg home, raising questions about how quickly the order was made public. Dauphin County officials and an outside judge are now handling competing petitions, while the woman involved criticizes Harrisburg police and says she feels the situation was handled poorly.
2. Developer introduces plans to build $10 billion data center project in Swatara Township (fox43.com) — Just outside Harrisburg in Swatara Township, a Texas developer is proposing a $10 billion, 157-acre data center complex near Highland Street and Dauphin Highlands Golf Course. Company officials say they'll fund their own power infrastructure and a community benefits agreement, while residents and township supervisors weigh concerns about lighting, neighborhood impacts, and compliance with local rules.
3. Man threatens to destroy Pennsylvania in voicemail for Gov. Shapiro's office, police say (wpxi.com) — A threatening voicemail targeting Gov. Josh Shapiro's Harrisburg office led state police to arrest a Blair County man who allegedly vowed to destroy Pennsylvania and execute residents. He was taken to Dauphin County Prison, posted bail, and the investigation continues, underscoring ongoing security concerns around state government offices in Harrisburg.
4. What is the "Cat in the Hat" trend? Pennsylvania school district warns of "disturbing" viral posts. (cbsnews.com) — Harrisburg School District is warning families about a disturbing "Cat in the Hat" social media trend that uses AI-edited videos of real homes and schools to imply threats. District leaders urge students not to share the clips, to treat any threats involving real people or locations seriously, and to report suspicious posts through Pennsylvania's Safe2Say Something system.
5. Shapiro Administration Recognized Nationally for Technology Modernization Leader (pa.gov) — From Harrisburg, state officials announced that two Pennsylvania technology modernization projects are finalists for national IT awards, highlighting upgrades to PA.gov and the statewide contact center platform. For Harrisburg-area residents, these efforts aim to make it easier to access benefits like SNAP or unemployment, get faster answers, and navigate state services online more reliably and securely.
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