Good morning, Harrisburg.

Willow Valley Communities will host the ribbon-cutting and dedication of the Marlin and Doris Thomas Memory Center on Sept.

15; the event runs from 10:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and opens the nation's first dementia village with amenities including dining and retail (inspired by a Dutch model).

Destiny Dairy Bar in Carlisle is set to launch a food truck in spring that will serve gourmet grilled cheese, fried cheese curds, poutine, and walking tacos made from its own produce; owner Amy Brickner expects the new mobile kitchen to draw families and boost local tourism.

Barley Snyder partner Paul Mattaini was named a Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers for corporate law in the Harrisburg area.

This award (his fourth in recent years) recognizes his work advising on major business transactions.

The Hispanic Heritage Festival returns tomorrow from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. along 13th, 14th, 15th and Derry streets, offering Spanish music, food from Puerto Rican, Mexican and Cuban eateries, a domino tournament, and a flag parade starting mid-day at 17th and Derry streets.

The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission announced nearly $4M in grants yesterday to 182 museums+historical societies in 60 counties, with awards from $4,000 to $47,000.

The funds support programs that preserve and share our community's history.

Last weekend, the Erdman Sportsman’s Association hosted a live pigeon shoot in Lykens (Dauphin County) that sparked debate between animal advocates and longtime supporters of the tradition.

Advocates call for a ban while defenders note nearly 200 years of local practice.

Former first lady Michele Ridge in Erie recalled 9/11 when she learned of the attacks after dropping her children off at school and kept them there to set an example; she later visited Shanksville (a tribute to Flight 93's heroes) and stressed the lasting unity of that day.

HU undergraduate Layla Archeval ’28 received a $10,000 ACS Catalyst Scholarship on Sept.

10, easing her cost worries as she pursues forensic science studies at HU. She plans to attend more career events and get involved on campus as she prepares for a future lab career.

Harrisburg School District is introducing a new student ID badge system to boost security and streamline operations starting today for students in grades three through 12, with badges for kindergartners through second graders scheduled for Nov.

2; families may call a school official for more details.

Harrisburg School District warned that viral AI posts featuring Cat in the Hat imagery (near schools) raised security concerns, even though officials confirmed no credible threats were reported.

School officials advised vigilance as they monitored the situation closely.

Businesses and nonprofits face uncertainty over skill game machines as state lawmakers decide their legal status by Oct.

14, with state police warning of enforcement if the devices remain illegal. The Steelton American Legion Post 420 will shut down its machines by the deadline as lawmakers weigh legalization and taxation.