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Hey there, Harrisburg! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Investigators probe deadly Green Street house fire in Harrisburg
  • Why did a homicide suspect's high-speed chase end near Harrisburg?
  • How a Harrisburg credit union plans to put AI in your banking

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Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Rain, with a high of 62 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Monday: Warmer; a morning shower, temps: high: 74, low: 55.
  • Tuesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Coroner Called After Fatal Harrisburg House Fire Reportedly Started By Space Heater (dailyvoice.com) — A deadly house fire early Saturday morning on the 2900 block of Green Street in Harrisburg left at least one person dead and brought a response from city firefighters, police, and the Dauphin County Coroner. Investigators are still confirming the cause, after an initial 911 caller reported a bedroom space heater and a woman trapped inside, and authorities have not yet released the victim's identity.
   

2. Homicide Suspect Leads PSP On Multi-County Chase, Ends With PIT Maneuver In Harrisburg (dailyvoice.com) — A homicide suspect from a Lancaster County investigation was arrested after a Pennsylvania State Police chase up I-81 ended with a PIT maneuver near Arsenal Boulevard and Herr Street in Susquehanna Township, just outside Harrisburg. Local police say there's no ongoing threat, but investigators are still piecing together where the pursuit began and exactly which homicide case it involves.
   

3. Pa. credit union to offer Google Gemini-based bot to members (americanbanker.com) — Harrisburg-based credit union PSECU is preparing to add a Google Gemini-powered assistant to its online and mobile banking, giving members personalized spending summaries and guidance on saving or paying down debt. Leaders say the tool will roll out slowly, first to employees and test groups, with opt-outs available for members who prefer not to have their accounts analyzed this way.
   

4. Statewide Pennsylvania High School Football Scores for Saturday October 10, 2026 (easternpafootball.com) — Harrisburg football fans can celebrate a huge 61–0 win over Central Dauphin East in Saturday's statewide slate of high school games. The roundup highlights results from across Pennsylvania, but Harrisburg's dominant performance stands out for local readers following this season closely.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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