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Good morning Harrisburg! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Are your Harrisburg smoke alarms and space heaters actually fire-safe?
  • How Harrisburg's big horse show crowned a rising 16-year-old champion
  • Could you get money back from generic drug price-fixing settlements?

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A.M. mist; clearing, warmer, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 80, low: 61.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Local first responders provide fire prevention tips (abc27.com) — Harrisburg's fire chief is urging residents to check smoke alarms, install detectors on every level and in bedrooms, and pay close attention to basements where heating equipment can spark fires. He's also warning about growing risks from lithium-ion batteries and unsafe space heater use, stressing simple steps like keeping a three-foot clearance and plugging heaters directly into wall outlets.
   

• Torano Takes Home The Gold In Turnham Green/USEF Junior Jumper National Championship (chronofhorse.com) — Harrisburg just hosted a big win at the 80th Pennsylvania National Horse Show, where 16-year-old JJ Torano clinched the Turnham Green/USEF Junior Jumper National Championship in the Harrisburg Coliseum. The three-day competition featured top junior riders from around the country, adding to Harrisburg's reputation as a major destination for elite equestrian events and drawing attention and visitors to the city.
   

• Generic Drugmakers Agree to $1.05 Million in Settlements (newsbreak.com) — From Harrisburg, state officials announced new antitrust settlements with three generic drugmakers, expanding a multistate case over alleged price-fixing that drove up prescription costs. Pennsylvania is part of a 45-jurisdiction coalition, and residents who bought generics between 2009 and 2019 may eventually qualify for compensation once the court approves the agreements and the broader case moves toward a 2027 trial.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Camp Hill

  • Camp Hill officials warn of e-bike safety risks (local21news.com)
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  • Shane Gillis Sister: Kait Gillis-Hanna's Inclusive Business (tycoonstory.com)

Dauphin

  • Pair of bridge inspections planned on I-81 next week (abc27.com)

Ok Harrisburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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