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Good day Harrisburg! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Want to meet Harrisburg's 19th-century trailblazers in a cemetery tour?
- Inside the high-tech defense summit happening now at Harrisburg University
- What new gambling-addiction help is being launched from Harrisburg?
Also on today's calendar: The Neighborhood Table: Community Picnic and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.
- Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. 'The Past Shall Rise:' Homeland Center's 160-year history comes alive (pennlive.com) — Harrisburg residents can step into local history on Sept. 19 with a theatrical walking tour at Harrisburg Cemetery & Arboretum honoring the women who founded Homeland Center. Actors will portray nine figures tied to the 1867 "Home for the Friendless," with small-group tours, light refreshments, and accessible routes; advance registration and $25 tickets are required. 
2. Harrisburg University hosts defense innovation summit (wgal.com) — Harrisburg University is hosting a three-day defense innovation summit downtown, giving residents and students a rare look at cutting-edge drones, 3D printing, and metal casting labs. Military, industry, and university leaders are using the event to spark student interest, show off multimillion-dollar equipment, and build collaborations that could shape future defense technologies from right here in Harrisburg.
3. Pennsylvania expands services for people struggling with gambling addiction (fox43.com) — State officials meeting in Harrisburg are rolling out expanded help for Pennsylvanians battling gambling addiction, including access to case managers and broader support services. Leaders stressed the personal and financial toll of problem gambling as wagers and tax revenues climb, and encouraged anyone struggling to seek confidential help through 1-800-GAMBLER and new counseling resources.
4. Pennsylvania to receive over $500 million after Meta settlement (local21news.com) — Pennsylvania will receive more than $500 million from a major Meta settlement, with new rules aimed at protecting young social media users, and a Harrisburg college student welcoming the added safeguards. The agreement forces Facebook and Instagram to add age verification, time limits, overnight restrictions, and fewer addictive features for kids. State lawmakers will now decide how to spend the settlement money.
📸 Around Harrisburg
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Harrisburg
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★ Featured events ★
- The Neighborhood Table: Community Picnic →
4768 Union Deposit Rd, Harrisburg
12:00 pm
Sunday September 13
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Other local events
- Planning Commission Meeting
Penbrook Borough 150 S 28th St, Harrisburg, PA 17103
6:30 pm - Keyshia Cole →
Riverfront Park, 200 S Front St, Harrisburg
8:00 pm - Cowboy Mouth →
XL Live, 801 S 10th St, Harrisburg
8:00 pm - SilverSneakers® Classes at Juniper Village at Mount Joy →
Juniper Village at Mount Joy, 607 Hearthstone Ln, Mount Joy
11:00 am - Holiday (Schools Closed | Offices Open)
Harrisburg City SD Harrisburg, PA 17101 - 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 - Gimme Gimme Disco →
Capital City Music Hall, 234 N 2nd St, Harrisburg
8:00 pm - An Evening With Trampled By Turtles →
XL Live, 801 S 10th St, Harrisburg
7:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Saturday August 29
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Monday September 7
Saturday September 12
Thursday September 17
📣 Harrisburg Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Pooja@Home--Acharyajee
Hindu American Religious Institute 301 Steigerwalt Hollow Rd, New Cumberland, PA 17070
7:00 am - Chesapeake Baysox at Harrisburg Senators →
Harrisburg Senators, 1 Championship Way, Harrisburg
5:00 pm - Finance Committee Meeting
Susquehanna Township SD STSD Admin Building
5:00 pm - Beers & Business at The Ball Park →
Harrisburg Senators, 1 Championship Way, Harrisburg
5:00 pm
Thursday August 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Are there any rescues or people out there(near grantville, pa) who could help a stray cat receive medical care if I can catch him?
He is an outdoor cat who I have been seeing around for over a year. A couple months ago he got injured and part of his ear got ripped off.. and now… (Nextdoor Fishing Creek Valley) - Here is three of three I may find more.
I got to look through them all tonight. He was here so long. What an incredible thing I got to witness truly feel like it's a sign for better days!!! (Nextdoor Paxtang)
- Chuck E. Cheese - CEC Entertainment, Inc. posted a job opening for Game Room Attendant - Cast Member in Harrisburg. Apply here.
- Cleveland Brothers Equipment Company posted a job opening for Parts Counter/ Parts Warehouse Worker in Harrisburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harrisburg here.
Ok Harrisburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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