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Good morning to you Harrisburg! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What's changing about Kipona security along Front Street this year?
- How Harrisburg neighbors really feel about new illegal voting charges
- Teen charged in Harrisburg bus stop killing faces judge today
Also on today's calendar: Gimme Gimme Disco and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 60.
- Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Harrisburg boosts security for Kipona Festival following last year's crash (wgal.com) — Harrisburg is tightening security for this year's Kipona Festival with more street blockades, water-filled barriers along Front Street, and a larger police presence after last year's minivan crash injured several people. City officials say the added protections are meant to let visitors focus on food, art, fireworks, and riverfront fun, while past attendees like photographer Morgan Smoker plan to return despite last year's frightening incident. 
2. Central PA residents split after two accused of illegally voting in 2024 election (local21news.com) — Harrisburg residents are sharply divided over federal charges against two Central Pennsylvania residents accused of illegally voting in the 2024 election, with some calling the prosecution excessive and others blaming flaws in the voting system. Locals quoted in the story question both how elections are administered and whether criminal punishment is appropriate in such cases, highlighting ongoing tensions around election integrity and fairness.
3. Harrisburg school bus shooting suspect in court today (abc27.com) — A 16-year-old accused in the fatal May shooting of student Camar Cordero at 6th and Emerald Streets in Harrisburg is scheduled for formal arraignment this morning. Police say Cordero was shot after getting off a school bus, and Mayor Wanda Williams has urged unity as the community continues to grapple with youth violence.
4. PPL electric customers can get free help with bills at September events (pennlive.com) — PPL Electric Utilities is sending representatives to Harrisburg this month to help residents apply for payment assistance programs and better manage their electric bills. Sessions will be held at The Salvation Army Harrisburg and the Capital Blue Cross Senior Fair, where customers can get one-on-one guidance if they bring ID, income proof, and their account number.
5. Harrisburg area firefighters return home after weeks of battling wildfires in Washington (dailydispatch.com) — Twenty-three Pennsylvania firefighters who volunteered through DCNR have returned to the Harrisburg area after weeks battling intense wildfires in Washington state. Working grueling night shifts in unfamiliar, smoky terrain, they faced towering flames and demanding assignments before finally coming home to central Pennsylvania.
📸 Around Harrisburg
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Harrisburg
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★ Featured events ★
- On the Road: Harrisburg, PA →
Harvest Seasonal Grill Harrisburg, 2625 Brindle Dr, Harrisburg
6:00 pm
Thursday September 10
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Other local events
- Labor Day (District Closed)
Harrisburg City SD Harrisburg, PA 17101 - Holiday - Borough Office Closed
Penbrook Borough 150 S 28th St, Harrisburg, PA 17103
8:00 am - Business Meeting
Harrisburg City SD https://hbgsd.zoom.us/j/87475225835?pwd=VzUxpz1LbRbyqTtfGbEUSCfcvI
6:00 pm - Borough Council Meeting
Penbrook Borough 150 S 28th St, Harrisburg, PA 17103
6:30 pm - Lemoyne Planning Commission Meeting
Lemoyne Borough 510 Herman Ave, Lemoyne, PA 17043
7:00 pm - Parks Subcommittee Meeting
Penbrook Borough 150 S 28th St, Harrisburg, PA 17103
6:30 pm - Community Development/Parks & Rec Committee Meeting
Lemoyne Borough 510 Herman Ave, Lemoyne, PA 17043
6:00 pm - Gimme Gimme Disco →
Capital City Music Hall, 234 N 2nd St, Harrisburg
8:00 pm - MI Windows and Doors celebrates Gratz Fair sponsorship with hiring event →
Gratz Fair, 601 E Market St, Gratz
12:00 pm - The Neighborhood Table: Community Picnic →
4768 Union Deposit Rd, Harrisburg
12:00 pm
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Fall Mum Fundraiser
Camp Hill SD Camp Hill, PA 17011 - Labor Day (District Closed)
Harrisburg City SD Harrisburg, PA 17101 - SCHOOL CLOSED - Labor Day
Camp Hill SD Camp Hill, PA 17011 - Labor Day - District Closed
Susquehanna Township SD District-Wide
Sunday September 6
Monday September 7
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- So this lil guy got trapped in my cinder bloc that's holding down my pergola.
My dog just wouldn't leave the block alone, I looked and a small possum was stuck. Pulled him out and of course he's playing dead. I took him over to… (Nextdoor Uptown - Italian Lake) - Is someone missing a cat?
The cat has a collar but no name or address. The cat is around Rumson Dr (Nextdoor Kline Village)
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