🌱 What does New Cumberland’s first West Nile-positive mosquito mean for you?
New Cumberland, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, New Cumberland? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What does New Cumberland’s first West Nile-positive mosquito mean for you?
- Which New Cumberland students just made their college dean’s lists?
Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What do French fries do when they haven’t seen each other in a while? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
- Monday: Sunshine and humid, temps: high: 87, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Mosquito in Cumberland County tests positive for West Nile virus (local21news.com) — A mosquito sample collected in New Cumberland Borough has tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting county officials to boost surveillance and consider control measures. While only one human case has been reported statewide so far this year, residents should stay alert as most Pennsylvania cases typically appear later in the summer. 
• Dean's List for June 27 (cumberlink.com) — Several New Cumberland students have earned spots on prestigious college dean’s and president’s lists, including honorees at Millersville and Muhlenberg. The roundup also highlights many neighboring students from Mechanicsburg, Carlisle, Dillsburg, and other nearby communities, showcasing local academic achievements across multiple universities.
📸 Around New Cumberland
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Upcoming Events in
New Cumberland
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★ Featured events ★
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Big Jay Oakerson →
Harrisburg Comedy Zone, 110 Limekiln Rd, New Cumberland
8:30 pm
Saturday July 11
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Other local events
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Hall booked for Purushotum Nepal
Hindu American Religious Institute 301 Steigerwalt Hollow Rd, New Cumberland, PA 17070
8:00 am -
Cute Li’l Pride Picnic →
New Cumberland Borough Park, 517 Front St, New Cumberland
11:00 am -
Purcellville Wine and Food Festival →
Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132
2:00 pm
Thursday July 2
Saturday July 18
📣 New Cumberland Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Ice Cream Social in Coronet Park →
Coronet Park, 21 S 2nd St, Harrisburg
6:00 pm -
All Offices & Schools Closed
East Pennsboro Area SD Enola, PA 17025 -
Hall booked for Purushotum Nepal
Hindu American Religious Institute 301 Steigerwalt Hollow Rd, New Cumberland, PA 17070
8:00 am -
Independence Day Holiday (District Closed)
Harrisburg City SD Harrisburg, PA 17101 -
Holiday - Borough Office Closed
Penbrook Borough 150 S 28th St, Harrisburg, PA 17103
8:00 am -
Duke's Riverside →
Duke's Riverside Bar & Grille, 313 S Front St, Wormleysburg
7:00 pm -
July 4th Food Truck Festival and Fireworks 2026 →
Riverfront Park, 200 S Front St, Harrisburg
5:00 pm -
Borough Council Meeting
Penbrook Borough 150 S 28th St, Harrisburg, PA 17103
6:30 pm
Wednesday July 1
Thursday July 2
Friday July 3
Saturday July 4
Monday July 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Adult red-bellied woodpecker feeding baby woodpecker at the feeder.
Wish my camera was better but at least I caught it. I usually can't get close at all. (Nextdoor Fairview) - Where are the clothing closets out there in any churches, preferably east shore?
I have a lot of XXL and XL men’s clothing I’d like to drop off… (Nextdoor Pleasantview & Shuey)
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in New Cumberland. Apply here.
- Foot Locker Retail, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Material Handler I - DTC Pick and Pack in Camp Hill. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Cumberland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lemoyne
- What is the difference between credit unions and traditional financial institutions? (randolphmn.com)
Camp Hill
- Camp Hill café offers dairy-free spin on a trending concept: Best Eats (pennlive.com)
- Penn State Master Gardeners Of Cumberland County Host Aug. 13 In-Person Workshop On Gardening With Nature - Prairie Pockets - Plants For People And Pollinators (blogspot.com)
- AI Can't Walk Into the Room for You (pabusinesscentral.com)
Harrisburg
- PA - Junior Business Analyst (Data Cleansing) - 806143 - SR International Inc. - Hybrid in Harrisburg, PA, US (dice.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: “ketchup!” (Thank you Fauna T. for sending it in!)
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