š± How to navigate Mechanicsburgās massive Jubilee Day crowd this Thursday
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Mechanicsburg! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How to navigate Mechanicsburgās massive Jubilee Day crowd this Thursday
- Mechanicsburg packaging plant to close, cutting dozens of local jobs
- Mechanicsburgās Bo Waggoner lands a high-profile Navy coaching job
Also on today's calendar: Mechanicsburg Jubilee Day Fireworks (July 4 Weekend) and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the elephant wear pink socks? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.
- Wednesday: Clouds and sun with a shower, temps: high: 83, low: 66.
- Thursday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. š¶ Hot!
š° News we're reading
1. Mechanicsburg to host East Coast's largest, longest-running street fair (cpbj.com) ā Downtown Mechanicsburg will be packed this Thursday for the 96th Annual Jubilee Day, billed as the East Coastās largest, longest-running one-day street fair. About 300 vendors, live music on two stages, a petting zoo, and free shuttle buses from Mechanicsburg High School and Immanuel Church will help welcome an expected 70,000 visitors to support local businesses and community groups. 
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2. āDifficult decision': 21 closings in Pa. include restaurants, warehouses, and more (pennlive.com) ā A statewide roundup of business closures includes Quality Packaging Specialists International shutting its Mechanicsburg facility on Independence Avenue, with 83 local jobs to be cut in early July. The company cites declining business volume for the Mechanicsburg closure, while other listed shutdowns span banks, warehouses, restaurants, and manufacturers across Pennsylvania. Ā Ā Ā
3. Waggoner Named Assistant Coach for Navy Men's Basketball (navysports.com) ā A Mechanicsburg native is moving up the college basketball ranks as Austin āBoā Waggoner, a Cumberland Valley High School graduate, has been named an assistant coach for Navy menās basketball. After stints with Penn State, Wilkes, the Minnesota Timberwolves, and Notre Dame, heāll now help develop Midshipmen on and off the court. Ā Ā Ā
4. Josh Hokit's controversial Michelle Obama joke at UFC Freedom 250 didn't impress Shane Gillis (bloodyelbow.com) ā A Mechanicsburg native is back in national headlines after comedian Shane Gillis criticized UFC fighter Josh Hokitās controversial post-fight joke about Michelle Obama. Gillis, known for his edgy humor, joined UFC president Dana White in distancing himself from Hokit's remarks, which went viral following the heavyweightās knockout win. Ā Ā Ā
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Appalachian Brewing Company Mechanicsburg, 6462 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg
6:00 pm
Friday June 19
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Mechanicsburg Jubilee Day ā
Downtown Mechanicsburg Partnership, 36 W Allen St, Mechanicsburg
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Mechanicsburg Jubilee Day Fireworks (July 4 Weekend) ā
Downtown Mechanicsburg Partnership, 36 W Allen St, Mechanicsburg
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Safe Sitter Babysitting Training - July ... ā
Trails and Trees Environmental Center, 1731 S York St, Mechanicsburg
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Safe Sitter Babysitting Training - July - Mechanicsburg, PA 2026 ā
Trails and Trees Environmental Center, 1731 S York St, Mechanicsburg
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Shea @ Appalachian Brewing Company - Mechanicsburg ā
Appalachian Brewing Company Mechanicsburg, 6462 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg
6:00 pm
Thursday June 18
Saturday July 4
Saturday July 11
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New Member Orientation ā
Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS, 424 N Enola Dr #1, Enola
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Interactive Storyteller Don Dougherty: Can You Dig It?! ā
Dillsburg Area Public Library, 204 Mumper Ln, Dillsburg
10:30 am -
Geeta Gyan Yagya
Hindu American Religious Institute 301 Steigerwalt Hollow Rd, New Cumberland, PA 17070
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Member 2 Member Networking Luncheon
Cumberland County Area Economic Development Corporation Sunny Side Family Restaurant, 850 N Hanover St, Carlisle, PA, 17015
12:00 pm -
Flourish Sip & Shop at Gruver Farms ā
Gruver Farms - Winery and Tasting Room, 255 Stetler Rd Unit B, New Cumberland
6:00 pm -
Stormwater Authority Meeting
Penbrook Borough 150 S 28th St, Harrisburg, PA 17103
6:30 pm
Tuesday June 16
Wednesday June 17
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because his blue socks were in the wash. (Thank you Mary C. for sending it in!)
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