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Hello Harrisburg! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Who's taking over Harrisburg's historic Art Association after 50 years?
  • How did your favorite Harrisburg restaurant score on its latest inspection?
  • How could a Harrisburg-based TV show shape Pa. health rules?

Also on today's calendar: SilverSneakers® Classes at Juniper Village at Mount Joy and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Cloudy, a shower; not as warm, with a high of 66 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Cloudy, a little rain; cool, temps: high: 61, low: 53.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy with a bit of rain, with a high of 63 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Harrisburg arts leader steps down after decades with the city's oldest association (pennlive.com) — A longtime leader of the Art Association of Harrisburg has retired after more than five decades shaping the city's arts scene, and a new leadership team is stepping in. Local residents can expect continued classes, exhibits, and expanded collaborations with downtown theaters as the association plans its next century in Harrisburg's cultural life.
   

2. Knives stored on dirty knife caddy: Dauphin County restaurant inspections, Sept. 20, 2026 (lancasteronline.com) — Dauphin County's latest food safety inspections include many Harrisburg restaurants, schools, and convenience stores, with most passing and a few cited for serious cleanliness and temperature issues. If you eat out or have kids in local schools, this rundown shows which Harrisburg kitchens are in good standing and where inspectors found problems that needed fixing.
   

3. Diving into the politics of measles, healthcare in Pennsylvania (local21news.com) — A statewide political talk show produced in Harrisburg digs into a controversial Pennsylvania Department of Health proposal that some lawmakers say could infringe on constitutional rights. The episode also explores how energy policy may affect data center projects and previews a competitive Lancaster County Senate race, giving Harrisburg-area viewers context on decisions shaping healthcare and economic development across the state.
   

4. Pennsylvania worker says masked thief emerged from brush, stole e-bike while they were '50 feet away' (thecooldown.com) — An e-bike was stolen in broad daylight from behind a veterinary office near I-81 in Harrisburg while its owner worked just 50 feet away, after routinely leaving it unlocked. The incident, shared on Reddit, has sparked reminders for Harrisburg workers and commuters to lock bikes, consider trackers, and vary routines to reduce theft risks.
   

5. Why America Is Removing Thousands of Dams and Letting Rivers Flow Freely: Excerpt (goodmenproject.com) — A national look at dam removal highlights how aging structures threaten ecosystems and public safety, including Harrisburg's own Dock Street Dam, which has been linked to dozens of drownings. The piece explains why many low-head dams like Dock Street are considered deadly, how removal can restore rivers and reduce risks, and why safety and economics are pushing more owners toward demolition.
   

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