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Rockefeller Center Christmas tree headed to New York City

WBAL Baltimore (Hearst) and WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) describe the same event in different terms.

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As of November 5, 2026 at 9:17 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened NEW YORK (AP) — This year's Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was cut down on Thursday and will head to New York City to usher in the holiday season.
The headline split WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) frames it as "Rockefeller Center Christmas tree headed to New York City". WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster) frames it as "Christmas tree lighting set for Nov. 20 in downtown Harrisburg".
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CenterRockefeller Center Christmas tree headed to New York City

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WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami)News report · Nov 5, 7:41 PM

Rockefeller Center Christmas tree headed to New York City

NEW YORK (AP) — This year's Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was cut down on Thursday and will head to New York City to usher in the holiday season.

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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Nov 5, 7:42 PM

VIDEO: Rockefeller Center Christmas tree cut down

The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is getting ready for its big trip to New York City.

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WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster)News report · Nov 5, 9:17 PM

Christmas tree lighting set for Nov. 20 in downtown Harrisburg

Harrisburg is kicking off the holiday season with its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony outside the MLK Government Center in downtown Harrisburg.

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Nov 5, 7:41 PM: WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) joined the source map.

Nov 5, 7:42 PM: WBAL Baltimore (Hearst) joined the source map.

Nov 5, 9:17 PM: WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 6 sources · 1 bucket.