Good morning, Harrisburg.

Fifteen people and two businesses in Lebanon County are charged in Operation Dirty Paper—a chop shop investigation involving vehicle title washing, fraudulent inspections and identity theft that earned over $500,000 and may have endangered drivers.

Sprocket Mural Works is hosting a weeklong festival at 100 Hall Manor Place to bring bold art to the Hall Manor neighborhood, where eight artists—chosen from over 440 applicants by community vote—are painting seven wall murals and two ground murals despite a heatwave slowing progress. The event runs through Saturday with local and national talent working to brighten plain buildings into inspiring canvases.

Pennsylvania’s state budget will be late for the fourth year in a row as lawmakers meet behind closed doors to resolve deep spending disagreements—this delay may hurt schools, libraries, child welfare and other essential programs if funding isn’t secured soon.

Lawmakers say a deal might come weeks after the June 30 deadline, though state services will likely keep running.

Spotlight PA used community surveys, public forums, and a new data tool — tools that brought local voices to light in the fight over opioid settlement funds in Pennsylvania.

The report featured personal stories from Berks County — which helped drive new public input and policy changes.

Disco Biscuits Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — XL Live — Tickets from $73 — Groovy vibes and electronic music await at this live Disco Biscuits concert.

An Evening with Max Monroe

6-8:30 p.m. — Books-A-Million — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy a night of laughter, swoons, and book signing with bestselling authors Max Monroe and Lucy Score.

Umphrey's McGee Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — XL Live — Check website for price — Experience the fun of Umphrey's McGee's Cruising Altitude 2025 Tour.

Sunset Music & Movie Series

7-8:30 p.m. — Fort Hunter Mansion and Park — Free entry — Experience a fantastic family-friendly performance featuring '100 Years of Broadway' in a picturesque park setting.

PCTM 2025 Conference: Math in Motion

5:00 PM – 4:30 PM — Best Western Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center — Group discounts available — Explore how math empowers educators to transform learning.

Mecum Auto Auction

8:00 – 9:30 AM — Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrill of bidding on classic cars while supporting a charitable cause.

Mecum Auto Auction Event

8:00 – 9:30 AM — Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center — Tickets available through a resale marketplace — A chance to bid on unique vehicles and support a good cause.

Afrosoul Latin Fest

5-10 p.m. — Reservoir Park — Free entry — Close out the summer series with high-energy rhythms and a night of dancing.