Good morning, Harrisburg.

Harrisburg residents shared ideas for downtown revitalization Tuesday at Camp Curtin middle school as PA Downtown Center, local leaders and partners used a survey + group voting to discuss improvements like safer riverfront access and family gathering spaces; another workshop is scheduled Tuesday night from 6 to 8 p.m.

Camp Curtin YMCA hosts Coach Cam’s Make A Layup Community Day on Saturday, June 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2135 N.

Sixth St. to honor the late coach with a ribbon-cutting for a renovated first floor featuring new HVAC, a teen technology center, and a teaching kitchen (street parking available).

The House Communications and Technology Committee advanced a bill that would require parental consent and set protocols for detecting suicidal thoughts and violent intentions in student AI communications.

The bill moved to a full House vote yesterday.

Harrisburg School District nears a final budget due Tuesday, June 30 that may raise property taxes at a lower rate than earlier estimates and a 4.75% overall increase will fund salaries and student services (including transportation).

Harrisburg University of Science & Technology professor Leena Pattarkine, Ph.D., has been named to the Editorial Review Board of the International Journal of Biological Markers, an open-access journal focused on cancer biomarkers.

Her appointment was announced June 23 and reflects her expertise in cancer nanobiotechnology.

A new partnership lets business students earn a bachelor’s degree at York College after completing an associate’s program at Thaddeus Stevens College (Lancaster).

Students with a GPA of 2.0 or higher will transfer up to 75 credit hours, opening a clear pathway to further education.

South-central Pennsylvania remains in a prolonged drought with the Susquehanna Valley more than 2 inches below average for June and 5 inches below overall, data shows.

Rain chances forecast in the next 8—14 days may ease conditions if a wetter pattern develops.

Penn State Health Milton S.

Hershey Medical Center has adopted Heart-in-a-Box technology to keep donor hearts beating during transport, which has improved transplant options and outcomes. The new system allows surgeons to assess hearts from greater distances, expanding donor availability.

WellSpan Health and Family First Health will merge their primary care services in Lebanon on July 1.

The unified practice will operate on the first floor of the WellSpan Dixon Foundation Health Center at 30 N. Fourth St., serving current patients under Family First Health.

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.

Wet Nose Wednesday

5:30-7:30 p.m. — FNB Field — Pet-friendly atmosphere — Bring your furry friends to cheer on the Senators and enjoy a night of fun.

July 4th Food Truck Festival and Fireworks

1-9 p.m. — Riverfront Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with 40 food trucks and live music as fireworks light up the night sky.

Rick Springfield Concert

7:00 – 8:30 PM — PENN Heroes Stage — Enjoy an evening with the Grammy-winning artist who defined power-pop in the ’80s.

The Jellybricks Live

7-11 p.m. — McGrath's Pub — Check venue for cost — Enjoy a night of classic rock with The Jellybricks, a band that embodies persistence and passion.

The Swisher Sweets 10-Year Anniversary

7 p.m. — XL Live — Free show — Celebrate a decade of music with surprise performances by local favorites The Swisher Sweets and guests.