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What's up Harrisburg! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Harrisburg parents should do about the 'Cat in the Hat' threat
  • When can you catch the Senators' biggest 2027 home games?
  • When and where you can join this fall's free wildlife driving tours

Also on today's calendar: Gimme Gimme Disco and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, temps: high: 78, low: 65.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Harrisburg School District warns of 'disturbing' Cat in the Hat social media trend, threat (abc27.com) — Harrisburg School District is alerting families to a disturbing social media trend using AI-generated Cat in the Hat images to imply threats against schools, though no credible threats are known. District leaders urge parents and students not to share such posts, but instead screenshot and report them to Dauphin County dispatch or the Safe2Say line, and contact school offices if their child is involved.
   

• Harrisburg Senators unveil 2027 schedule (abc27.com) — Harrisburg baseball fans can already circle April 2, 2027, when the Senators open their home season at FNB Field against the Chesapeake Baysox, kicking off a 69-game home slate. The schedule includes special home dates over Mother's Day and Memorial Day weekend, plus a final homestand in early September, with tickets available online, by phone, or at the ballpark.
   

• PA Game Commission hosting driving tours throughout state game lands (abc27.com) — State game lands across Pennsylvania, including nearby Dauphin County's Stoney Valley tour on Oct. 18, are opening to free wildlife driving tours you can enjoy from your car. Dates run from Sept. 20 through Oct. 18, offering hunters and sightseers a close look at fall foliage, habitat work, and hiking access within a short drive of Harrisburg.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • There is a very nice adult female dog at the Humane Society of Harrisburg who really needs a home.
    Edamame has been at the shelter for over a year. She is a very nice, smart, and lovable dog who just needs a chance in a stable home. If you are… (Nextdoor Highpointe/Olympus)
  • Therapy Source Staffing Solutions posted a job opening for School Counselor - Full-Time - Short-Term Contract in Harrisburg. Apply here.
  • MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Dog Trainer Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $18-$47/Hr in Harrisburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harrisburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Camp Hill

  • West Coast snubbed in new study of best places to retire in the US (nypost.com)
  • Around SCAC football: Big victories, gutsy performances, unbeaten squads (pennlive.com)
  • 'The Misfits are coming': New restaurant taking over Camp Hill El Sol Cantina location (local21news.com)

Dauphin

  • 'Krispy' chicken franchise opening in Dauphin County (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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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