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In today's newsletter:

  • What Revolutionary treasures just opened at the State Museum in Harrisburg?
  • Why a defense contractor is paying $838,125 after Harrisburg review
  • Which Mid-Penn girls hoops stars lit up the scoreboard Friday night?

Also on today's calendar: Valencia Wonderland: A Holiday Music Experience and 2 more events.

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Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy; windy, colder, with a high of 28 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Afternoon flurries, temps: high: 29, low: 21.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 36 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. State Museum exhibit tied to 250th of U.S. (timesobserver.com) — Harrisburg residents can now explore a major new State Museum exhibit, “Revolutionary Things,” showcasing 140-plus Revolutionary-era artifacts as Pennsylvania gears up for America’s 250th. Another display, “Illuminating Independence,” features ornate Declaration of Independence artworks by Harrisburg penman Sherman Notestine, with both exhibits running through August 2.
   

2. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Inc. (GD-OTS) Agrees To Pay $838,125 To Settle a Voluntary Disclosure Related to Phosphate Procedure Compliance Issues (einpresswire.com) — Federal prosecutors in Harrisburg say defense contractor General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems will pay $838,125 after self-reporting problems with phosphate testing on Army shell body contracts. The company disclosed that some munitions weren’t tested as frequently as required between 2019 and 2021, then cooperated with investigators and took corrective action. The case was handled by federal investigative agencies and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Harrisburg.
   

3. Mid-Penn girls basketball stars for Friday, Dec. 12 (pennlive.com) — Harrisburg’s girls basketball team fell 56-38 to State College Friday, with Skayleis Sweigart leading Harrisburg scorers with 11 points in Mid-Penn Conference play. The roundup also highlights standout performances from nearby schools like Central Dauphin, Bishop McDevitt, and Middletown, giving local fans a quick look at who’s heating up early this season.
   

4. Pa. insurers to continue covering newborn hepatitis B vaccinations (northcentralpa.com) — From Harrisburg, state officials are assuring parents that Pennsylvania insurers will keep covering hepatitis B shots for newborns at least through 2026, despite a federal panel’s shift in recommendations. Health leaders urge families and doctors to continue vaccinating at birth, crediting the practice with virtually eliminating hepatitis B infections in young children across the state.
   

5. Pa. students fare well in math, regress in English as attendance and grad rates rise (dailyitem.com) — From Harrisburg, state education officials report Pennsylvania’s graduation and daily attendance rates are still climbing, but test scores tell a mixed story. Math performance improved on 2025 Keystone Exams and PSSAs, while English proficiency slipped. Detailed results highlight how individual Valley districts in Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union counties are stacking up in English, math, and science across grades.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for Santa Claus?
    He will be at the Colonial Park Mall Dec 18 and 19, 4pm-7pm; Dec 20, 12pm-6pm; Dec 21, 12pm-5pm. There is also time with Sensitive Santa Dec 21, 11am… (Nextdoor Colonial)
  • Posting again because we’re still looking for our indoor kitty.
    His name is Mikey and is very cautious and shy. Please, please if you see him anywhere near the Rolling Ridge development on Chambers Hill Road… (Nextdoor Rolling Ridge I)
  • We must evaluate whether our current laws are enough to protect the governor and Pennsylvania taxpayers at the same time. That’s why a Senate... (X: PASenateGOP)
  • Stay in the loop! Each week, our office shares updates on what’s happening in Harrisburg and across Northeast Philadelphia, from legislative action... (X: SenatorPicozzi)
  • CBRE Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Coordinator - Facilities Mgmt. in Harrisburg. Apply here.
  • Estes Express Lines posted a job opening for Terminal Clerk II in Harrisburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harrisburg here.

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