Good morning, Harrisburg.

Harrisburg will light up the sky on July 4 with a 15-minute fireworks show — the return follows last year’s safety issues that paused the event.

City council approved a $48,000 contract with Bixler Pyrotechnics from Schuylkill County, with sponsors expected to cover the cost.

Nicobi Foods, a Harrisburg-based food brand, will soon add new seasonings and sauces in select GIANT stores (its expansion supports community programs via Nicobi Cares).

The Hersheypark monorail reopened in time for the summer session — ending a lengthy closure and now giving visitors a renewed aerial tour over the park.

Bishop Timothy C. Senior announced broad clergy reassignments across the diocese, including retirements and new pastor appointments at local parishes.

The move affects registered Catholics at 88 parishes (and multiple missions and schools) as the diocese reorganizes its ministry.

This April, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry reported that nonfarm jobs reached a record high of nearly 6.2 million while unemployment held at 4.2%— slightly below the national average, with the labor force growing by 14,000.

Harrisburg University partnered with Gen.G Esports to offer international learning for students through the Practicum Abroad program at Gen.G's Seoul headquarters, giving exclusive opportunities for hands-on experience in esports over the next four years.

On Tuesday, the Harrisburg School Board approved a motion hiring (Barry Isett and Associates) to perform compaction testing during the demolition of William Penn High School at a cost of over $25,000 from the capital reserve fund.

The action follows a $6.8 million demolition budget approved by City Council last month.

Pennsylvania reached a milestone today by planting its 10 millionth tree in Hummelstown (at Schaffner Park).

The project, started in 2018, involves over 300 partners working to improve air and water quality statewide.

USDA declared a natural disaster on May 8 for 17 counties hit by two April freezes, making emergency loans up to $500,000 available for fruit growers.

Affected farmers may apply until Jan. 26, 2027.

Raaw Energy recalled dozens of frozen raw dog food varieties sold locally after tests showed possible listeria contamination in products made between July 17 and Dec.

23, + a March 31 beef turkey medley; the company halted production and is enhancing sanitation measures.

UPMC is expanding its breast cancer vaccine clinical trial in Central Pa. to include post-menopausal women with early-stage DCIS in the Harrisburg area (criteria confirmed by UPMC) so that participants receive three vaccine doses before surgery and the study may expand if results are positive.

Anberlin Concert

6:30-8 p.m. — Capital City Music Hall — Experience an energetic night with Anberlin's soaring hooks and emotional performance.

Moe. Live Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — XL Live — Ticket prices vary — Experience the energetic and improvisational sounds of the iconic jam band moe.

Solar Federation

5:30-9:30 p.m. — XL Live — Discount tickets available for students, teachers, and healthcare workers — Experience the energy of the Solar Federation event.

Nike Volleyball Camp 2026

9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Camp Hill Sports Club — $499 — Develop volleyball skills and make new friends in a supportive environment led by experienced coaches.

James Taylor Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Giant Center — Tickets available — Experience the legendary James Taylor and his All-Star Band live in concert.