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In today's newsletter:
- How the $1.3B South Bridge rebuild will reshape Harrisburg commutes
- How new disaster aid from Harrisburg could help Pa. fruit growers recover
- Inside the Greater Harrisburg Christian school's big new high school campus
Also on today's calendar: The Neighborhood Table: Community Picnic and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Pleasant with sunshine, with a high of 77 and low of 57 degrees.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 57.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. $1.3 Billion 83 South Bridge Replacement Project in Harrisburg Moves Toward 2027 Start (pennwatch.org) — A $1.3 billion project to replace I-83's John Harris Memorial "South Bridge" between downtown Harrisburg and Cumberland County is moving toward a January 2027 construction start, promising years of traffic disruption. PennDOT says the overhaul, backed by a $500 million federal grant, will rebuild key interchanges and viaducts to protect a crucial commuter and freight corridor. 
2. USDA expands disaster designation for Pa. fruit farms affected by spring freeze (erienewsnow.com) — From Harrisburg, state officials announced that USDA has expanded its disaster declaration to cover 58 Pennsylvania counties hit by a devastating late-April freeze, unlocking low-interest federal loans for fruit growers. The Shapiro administration also secured $10 million in state grant funding and is pushing for broader crop insurance and flexible federal relief, with applications for state grants now open.
3. Christian school looks to grow into newly renovated Cumberland County building (pennlive.com) — West Shore Christian Academy, part of the Christian School Association of Greater Harrisburg, is moving its high school into a renovated 91,000-square-foot building in Upper Allen Township near Mechanicsburg. The new campus, supported by state grants, will boost enrollment capacity, add specialized classrooms and labs, and eventually include a gym and athletic fields for students from the Greater Harrisburg area.
4. Pennsylvania Lottery Powerball, Pick 2 Day results for Aug. 22, 2026 (ydr.com) — If you bought a Pennsylvania Lottery ticket in Harrisburg or anywhere in the state, yesterday's Powerball and Pick games numbers are now in, along with how to claim winnings. Smaller prizes can be handled at retailers, while larger wins must be mailed to the Harrisburg claims address or processed through regional offices with proper forms.
5. PA Game Commission, Fish and Boat Commission Seek Public Input on New Pennsylvania Wildlife Action Plan (gantnews.com) — State wildlife officials based in Harrisburg are asking residents to comment on a draft 2025–2035 Pennsylvania Wildlife Action Plan that guides conservation funding and priorities. Through September 19, Pennsylvanians can review the proposal online and weigh in on protections for 858 at-risk species and their habitats statewide.
📸 Around Harrisburg
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Harrisburg
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★ Featured events ★
- The Neighborhood Table: Community Picnic →
4768 Union Deposit Rd, Harrisburg
12:00 pm
Sunday September 13
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Other local events
- Borough Budget Meeting
Penbrook Borough 150 S 28th St, Harrisburg, PA 17103
6:30 pm - 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 - First Day of School
Harrisburg City SD Harrisburg, PA 17101 - Beers & Business at The Ball Park →
Harrisburg Senators, 1 Championship Way, Harrisburg
5:00 pm - Planning Commission Meeting
Penbrook Borough 150 S 28th St, Harrisburg, PA 17103
6:30 pm - Keyshia Cole →
Riverfront Park, 200 S Front St, Harrisburg
8:00 pm - Cowboy Mouth →
XL Live, 801 S 10th St, Harrisburg
8:00 pm - SilverSneakers® Classes at Juniper Village at Mount Joy →
Juniper Village at Mount Joy, 607 Hearthstone Ln, Mount Joy
11:00 am - Gimme Gimme Disco →
Capital City Music Hall, 234 N 2nd St, Harrisburg
8:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
- WCH Kindergarten Meet & Greet
East Pennsboro Area SD Enola, PA 17025
4:00 pm - EPE Kindergarten Meet & Greet
East Pennsboro Area SD Enola, PA 17025
4:00 pm - HS New Student Orientation
East Pennsboro Area SD Enola, PA 17025
4:00 pm - WCH New Student Orientation
East Pennsboro Area SD Enola, PA 17025
4:30 pm
Monday August 24
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