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Morning Harrisburg! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Spanish CPR classes are empowering Harrisburg's Hispanic neighbors to save lives.
  • What's next for the Jewish Federation's struggling Alexander Grass Campus?
  • Why a new National Park initiative is heading to Harrisburg in 2027.

Also on today's calendar: MITER Foundation's Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Run and Walk and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 71, low: 54.
  • Sunday: Rain, with a high of 62 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. CPR Training in Spanish Helps Build Community Resilience (redcross.org) — Spanish-language CPR and AED training at Harrisburg's Latino Hispanic American Community Center is giving local residents, especially older adults and caregivers, confidence to respond in emergencies. Through a partnership with the Red Cross, Harrisburg's Hispanic community is gaining free health screenings, preparedness information, and lifesaving skills, helping neighbors support one another and strengthen resilience across the city.
   

2. Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg still searching for 'viable' offer to sell campus (local21news.com) — Leaders of the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg say a previously interested buyer for their Alexander Grass Campus is no longer a viable option, leaving the property still on the market. With debt mounting and a new offer far below the $8.3 million asking price, the federation is weighing options that could affect community programs and help avoid potential bankruptcy.
   

3. Coming to Harrisburg: Chesapeake Gateways (witf.org) — Harrisburg is set to host the National Park Service's Chesapeake Gateways annual meeting in 2027, spotlighting the city's role in the Susquehanna River and Chesapeake Bay watershed. A WITF podcast episode with Visit Hershey & Harrisburg explores how this initiative could boost regional tourism and inspire easy "staycation" adventures close to home for local residents.
   

4. 28/22 News team honored with multiple Keystone Media awards (2822news.com) — A statewide gathering in Harrisburg honored the 28/22 News team with multiple Keystone Media Awards, spotlighting work produced across Pennsylvania. While the winning shows are based in Wilkes-Barre, the ceremony itself brought journalists and broadcasters into the capital, underscoring Harrisburg's role as a hub for statewide media recognition and professional celebration.
   

5. Recapping the Pennsylvania gubernatorial debate (abc27.com) — A gubernatorial debate in Harrisburg put data centers, skill-game taxes, and legislative gridlock in the spotlight for Pennsylvania voters. Treasurer Stacy Garrity pressed for a moratorium on new data centers and a flat tax on skill games, while Governor Josh Shapiro defended strict regulations and urged lawmakers back to Harrisburg to pass a legalization bill. Analysts say the debate likely energized supporters but may not dramatically shift the race.
   

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    Need some grading work done to the back yard - home is in Chambers Hill. Thanks! (Nextdoor Bradford Estates)
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    I entered my phone number and scanner verbally said my GIANT BONUS CARD was accepted. Got all the way to the end and noticed it didn't take any of my… (Nextdoor Montrose Park)
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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 did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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