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In today's newsletter:
- Why a Jeep ended up in a Harrisburg home's front porch
- Police chase races through Harrisburg streets — here's what we know
- See what's inside the new 9/11 exhibit at the Capitol
Also on today's calendar: SilverSneakers® Classes at Juniper Village at Mount Joy and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A stray t-storm; very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 72.
- Thursday: Hot and humid with a t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Police on scene of incident after Jeep crashes into Harrisburg home (abc27.com) — Police and state troopers responded Monday evening after a Jeep crashed into the porch of a Harrisburg home on Alricks Street, near the abc27 station. One man was seen in handcuffs and Mayor Wanda Williams visited the scene, but investigators have not yet released details on injuries or the extent of damage. State police are leading the ongoing investigation. 
2. Police chase vehicle through Harrisburg neighborhoods (local21news.com) — Multiple Harrisburg and state police cruisers were seen chasing a dark SUV through several Harrisburg streets Monday evening, including Division Street and the area around Camp Curtin Academy. The pursuit began near 7th and Emerald around 7:10 p.m. and ended about ten minutes later. Authorities have not yet said why the chase started or whether anyone was injured.
3. State lawmakers honor those lost in 9/11 attacks with new exhibit in Harrisburg (fox43.com) — A new 9/11 exhibit is now open in the East Wing Rotunda of the Capitol Complex in Harrisburg, featuring Flight 93 wreckage and tributes from victims' families. Open weekdays through Oct. 27, it highlights how Pennsylvanians helped respond in rural Shanksville and invites local visitors to reflect on the attacks' legacy.
4. PennDOT announces 2026-27 'Young Ambassadors,' including 5 from Midstate (abc27.com) — PennDOT, based in Harrisburg, has named 30 students to its 2026–27 Young Ambassadors program, including five from South Central Pennsylvania schools like Cumberland Valley and Halifax. These teens will get training on litter prevention, recycling, and civic engagement, plus chances for job shadowing and scholarships. The program aims to help young leaders keep their communities cleaner and more beautiful.
📸 Around Harrisburg
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Harrisburg
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- 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 - Business Meeting
Harrisburg City SD https://hbgsd.zoom.us/j/87475225835?pwd=VzUxpz1LbRbyqTtfGbEUSCfcvI
6:00 pm - Borough Council Meeting
Penbrook Borough 150 S 28th St, Harrisburg, PA 17103
6:30 pm - Lemoyne Planning Commission Meeting
Lemoyne Borough 510 Herman Ave, Lemoyne, PA 17043
7:00 pm - Parks Subcommittee Meeting
Penbrook Borough 150 S 28th St, Harrisburg, PA 17103
6:30 pm - Community Development/Parks & Rec Committee Meeting
Lemoyne Borough 510 Herman Ave, Lemoyne, PA 17043
6:00 pm - Gimme Gimme Disco →
Capital City Music Hall, 234 N 2nd St, Harrisburg
8:00 pm - The Neighborhood Table: Community Picnic →
4768 Union Deposit Rd, Harrisburg
12:00 pm
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
📣 Harrisburg Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Board of Supervisors Budget Workshop Meeting →
Lower Paxton Township, PA Calendar, 425 Prince Street, Harrisburg
4:30 pm - MS 7th & 8th Grade Back to School Night
East Pennsboro Area SD Enola, PA 17025
6:00 pm - TWH - Back to School Night
Thomas W. Holtzman Elementary School Gym/Classrooms
6:00 pm - Board of Supervisors Business Meeting →
Lower Paxton Township, PA Calendar, 425 Prince Street, Harrisburg
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Thanks for the responses regarding my need for help planting some bedding plants.
I connected with a couple who both do landscaping. (Nextdoor Deer Path Woods)
- Giant Food Stores, LLC posted a job opening for PT Produce Associate - 6006 in Harrisburg. Apply here.
- Robert Half posted a job opening for Assistant Payroll Manager 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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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