🌱 Which Dauphin County programs are sharing over $7 million in aid?
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In today's newsletter:
- Which Dauphin County programs are sharing over $7 million in aid?
- How many toys filled that troopers’ trailer in Dauphin County?
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- Wednesday: Not as cold with high clouds, with a high of 45 and low of 23 degrees.
- Thursday: Rather cloudy, temps: high: 43, low: 39.
- Friday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 45 and low of 24 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Senator Patty Kim Announces $7 Million for Neighborhood Improvement Efforts (pasenate.com) — More than $7 million in state Neighborhood Assistance Program tax credits is heading to organizations serving Dauphin County, backing food aid, housing, youth programs, and facility upgrades. Local groups like the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Dauphin County Library System, and several Harrisburg nonprofits will expand services that fight hunger, homelessness, and crime and support children, seniors, and veterans. 
• State Police load tractor trailer for Toys for Tots drive (fox43.com) — Pennsylvania State Troopers loaded a tractor trailer with donated toys in Dauphin County for their annual Toys for Tots drive, after collecting gifts statewide since November. The effort is part of their yearly commitment to give back to the communities they serve across the Commonwealth.
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Community Engagement Committee
Lower Paxton Township, PA Calendar , 425 Prince Street , Harrisburg
4:00 pm -
Heather Crook: CTC's Deck the Halls
Halifax Area High School - HS Cafeteria, HS Commons, HS Hallways, HS Lobby, HS Media Cafe
5:00 pm -
Jared Kramer: 2025 Elementary Winter Concert
Halifax Area High School - Band Room, HS Auditorium
6:00 pm -
Stormwater Authority Meeting
Penbrook Borough , 150 S 28th St , Harrisburg
6:30 pm -
MS/HS Winter Band Concert
HS Auditorium
7:00 pm -
Real Estate Fundamentals
Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS , 424 N Enola Dr #1 , Enola
5:30 pm -
Penbrook Revitalization Meeting
Penbrook Borough , 150 S 28th St , Harrisburg
6:00 pm -
Borough Council Business Meeting
Lemoyne Borough , 510 Herman Ave , Lemoyne
6:30 pm -
Story Time and Craft with Miss Kellie
East Pennsboro Library , 98 S Enola Dr , Enola
6:30 pm -
The Uptown Band Christmas Show, New Cumberland PA
West Shore Theatre , 317 Bridge St , New Cumberland
7:00 pm -
Fantasy Book Club
Cupboard Maker Books , 157 N Enola Rd , Enola
7:00 pm -
Crash and Cross Acoustic: Crash & Cross Return To Buddy Boy Winery
Buddy Boy Winery and Restaurant , 111 Barnett Dr , Duncannon
6:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Meat Cutter and Wrapper in Harrisburg. Apply here.
- Oracle posted a job opening for Delivery Manager (Individual Contributor) - NetSuite ACS (Products Team) in Harrisburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dauphin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Enola
- Penn State Health appoints new regional COO, chief nursing officer for West Shore locations (cpbj.com)
Harrisburg
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