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Hey Harrisburg, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Survival of the Slowest wildlife exhibit, a Slightly Stoopid tour stop, and Curious Cat Trivia + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Unique Central PA wildlife showcase: Harrisburg’s Whitaker Center is hosting Survival of the Slowest, featuring 19 immersive habitats with rescued animals, exploring how nature’s slowpokes thrive. It opened February 27 and runs through May 24 — get all the exhibit details.

Road Trippin Summer tour stop: Slightly Stoopid was added to Dauphin County’s lineup and will play Harrisburg’s Riverfront Park on Aug. 13 with The Elovaters and DENM. Tickets went on sale March 6 — see the date and openers.

Protect personal info and investments: Free fraud prevention events are happening across Pennsylvania in March, including Fraud BINGO to help seniors and veterans spot scams. Some events are limited to residents of specific facilities — get all the event details.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Meet the Easter Bunny and hunt eggs
• Bus trip to Riverdance 30th-anniversary show
• Discover Grace Church’s colorful history

🫶 We got your back

Lunch without the fuss: When noon rolls around, hand it off to Mr. Deli And Mrs. Too!Think New York-style deli vibes, generous sandwiches, real bagels, and classics that keep weekdays easy. Ideal for quick pickup or a low-key sit-down when you need a breather.

Lakeside trail escape: Wetlands boardwalks, quiet loops, and surprise bird cameos make Wildwood Park a Harrisburg reset that fits between errands. Wander shady trails, peek into the Olewine Nature Center, and let a 90-acre lake downshift your day… quick nature, zero fuss.

Local treasure hunt: The Treasure Trove Toy Store is a browse-happy haven where kids discover new favorites and grownups rediscover classics. Think shelves of toys, quirky finds, and easygoing vibes… ideal for an after-school treat or a weekend wander when everyone could use a smile.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

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📆 Free events worth checking out

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🐱 Curious Cat Trivia @ Midtown Cinema | Tuesday (3/10) at 7:15 PM – Midtown Cinema turns its lobby into a brain gym on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, with free trivia hosted by Ryan, our quiz whisperer. Assemble up to six, grab the best popcorn in town and a Zeroday pint, chase prizes, minigames, and that glorious trophy.

✨ Spring Cleaning Extravaganza Day 3 @ Cordier Auctions | Wednesday (3/11) at 10:00 AM – Spring cleaning with a payout. Walk-ins welcome, bring that box of American silver, gold, flatware, and coins, walk out lighter and maybe a little richer. Grandma’s tarnished spoons finally meet their match, and your junk drawer earns its keep.

👶 Baby Yoga 2026 @ commUNITY yoga space | Thursday (3/12) at 10:15 AM – New moms and their pre-crawlers, roll out a mat for Baby Yoga, part cuddle session, part core rehab, with bonding poses and infant massage that feel doable. First class is free, the rest are reasonable, just get your doc’s okay and join the nap-deprived tribe.

🆓 Free Store @ Broad Street Market | Sunday (3/15) at 10:00 AM – If your garage is hosting a bread maker you used twice, set it free at the Harrisburg Free Store. Bring good stuff, take what you need, no money, just neighbors. Plan to stick around so your items find new homes, or reclaim the stragglers.

🎻 Doric String Quartet @ Temple Ohev Sholom | Tuesday (3/17) at 7:30 PM – Ready for real conversation? The UK’s Doric String Quartet returns to Temple Ohev Sholom with an Art of Fugue set where Bach, Haydn, and Beethoven spar politely, all elegance and edge. Tickets start at $35, seniors save, and K-12 get in free.

🎤 Smooth Like Clyde @ XL Live | Friday (3/20) at 7:00 PM – Skip the treadmill and let Smooth Like Clyde handle your cardio at XL Live. A free hit of R&B, hip hop, funk, and crowd-fueled floor fillers, the kind that turn even shy uncles into dance floor heroes. Bring friends, and wear shoes you can trust.

🧠 First Responders & Mental Health: Documentary Screening & Panel Discussion @ Midtown Cinema | Tuesday (3/24) at 5:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting to swap small talk for real talk, this is it. A free documentary screening on first responders and mental health, with an expert panel, a live Q&A, and a networking mingle with hors d’oeuvres. Pre-register to secure a seat and snacks.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Harrisburg report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 74°F – Low: 54°F – Precip: 6%

Sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 0 to 7 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 1 to 6 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 74°F – Low: 41°F – Precip: 67%

Patchy fog before 8am, then rain showers likely between 8am and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 1 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Are you quietly overpaying for car insurance? 🚗

Premiums have been climbing across Pennsylvania but most folks won’t notice until they’re hit with a higher bill when it’s time to renew.

That’s exactly what happened to me. I had the same policy for half a decade. Autopay was on, it was out of sight and out of mind. Turns out I was blindly paying way more than everyone else I knew.

If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too – here’s the comparison tool I used.

This house is wild

This 1831 farmhouse spans an entire block on 1.83 acres in Harrisburg, offering 5 beds, 2.5 baths, and 3,532 square feet of character. A remodeled chef’s kitchen shows off quartz, double ovens, a 5-burner cooktop with downdraft, and a Sub-Zero glass fridge. Three fireplaces, a Victorian greenhouse, pollinator-certified gardens, and a garage with workshop complete the scene.

Take a peek inside →