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Good morning Harrisburg! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why three recently paroled men are wanted after a Harrisburg bar ambush
  • Will Harrisburg lose road funding over controversial new speed humps?
  • How a massive Meta settlement could change kids' social media in PA

Also on today's calendar: The Neighborhood Table: Community Picnic and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 83, low: 65.
  • Sunday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. They were paroled in June for Harrisburg shootings. Now cops say they tried to kill again (pennlive.com) — Four people leaving a Harrisburg bar for an after-party on Derry Street were shot at from another vehicle early Sunday, though no one was hit. Police have charged three men, including two recently paroled for earlier Harrisburg shootings, with attempted homicide and gun offenses, and they remain at large. Investigators used local surveillance and license plate readers to track the suspects' movements.
   

2. Harrisburg ordered to remove speed humps or risk losing state funding (fox43.com) — Harrisburg has been ordered by PennDOT to remove recently installed speed humps or risk losing key state funding for street maintenance and repairs. The city and residents are now weighing safety concerns, car damage, and possible redesigns while officials work on a permanent, state-approved traffic-calming plan.
   

3. PA, NJ To Receive Share Of 'Landmark' $17.1 Billion Facebook & Instagram Settlement (newhopefreepress.com) — Pennsylvania's attorney general announced in Harrisburg that the state will receive at least $525 million from a landmark $17.1 billion settlement with Meta over Facebook and Instagram's impact on children. The deal, led by a coalition of states, will force new time limits, safety tools, and content protections for teens on Meta platforms, with changes beginning within months if approved by a federal judge.
   

4. Pa. state senator pushes to ban Flock cameras, certain license plate readers (fox43.com) — From Harrisburg, a state senator is proposing a ban on Flock cameras and similar automated license plate readers across Pennsylvania, arguing they create troubling travel databases. Law enforcement officials counter that the systems are targeted crime-fighting tools. The debate could affect how much surveillance technology your community ultimately uses on local roads.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Harrisburg

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Other local events
    Saturday August 29
  • Keyshia Cole →
    Riverfront Park, 200 S Front St, Harrisburg
    8:00 pm
  • Cowboy Mouth →
    XL Live, 801 S 10th St, Harrisburg
    8:00 pm
    • Thursday September 3
  • SilverSneakers® Classes at Juniper Village at Mount Joy →
    Juniper Village at Mount Joy, 607 Hearthstone Ln, Mount Joy
    11:00 am
    • Friday September 4
  • Holiday (Schools Closed | Offices Open)
    Harrisburg City SD Harrisburg, PA 17101
    • Monday September 7
  • 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
    • Saturday September 12
  • Gimme Gimme Disco →
    Capital City Music Hall, 234 N 2nd St, Harrisburg
    8:00 pm
    • Thursday September 17
  • An Evening With Trampled By Turtles →
    XL Live, 801 S 10th St, Harrisburg
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Today is National Dog Day!
    If you have a dog give it extra treats. If you don't have a dog go rescue one or two. (Nextdoor Linglestown)
  • I need my brake fluid replaced with new fluid for a 2004 Honda CrV for $60
    does anyone know a mobile mechanic preferably someone whose worked with Hondas because I may need other things performed on vehicle (Nextdoor Progress Ave)
  • Carrols Corporation posted a job opening for Team Member in Harrisburg. Apply here.
  • Savers | Value Village posted a job opening for Retail Warehouse & Production Associate 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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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