Good morning, Harrisburg.

In Pennsylvania, 11,692 new unemployment claims were filed during the week of July 5, 417 fewer than the previous week (national claims fell by 5,000 to 227,000) while the PA Department of Labor reported a steady 3.9% unemployment rate in May.

Pennsylvania’s 911 system is facing intermittent failures and authorities advise residents to use their county non-emergency numbers if help is needed (officials are working to resolve the issue).

The U.S. Department of Justice asked Pennsylvania for details on how it handles voter registration and voter rolls under HAVA, and the state must reply within 30 days as part of a nationwide review of election-law compliance + Pennsylvania officials plan to respond while similar inquiries have been sent to Arizona, Colorado, and Wisconsin.

The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency restored 911 services across the state after working late into the night with county offices and tech experts—an investigation will continue while officials ask people not to call for testing purposes.

911 services in Pennsylvania were disrupted Friday afternoon and restored by midnight after the problem was traced to the state’s connection vendor — the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency said it will continue investigating the outage.

On July 11, the Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association reported high E.coli levels at 21 water sites in three counties and urged residents to avoid contact with the water.

The nonprofit tests the watershed weekly—bacteria levels can rise after storms and make swimmers sick.

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.

Russell Dickerson Concert

7-9 p.m. — Riverfront Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of country music with Russell Dickerson as part of the Dauphin County Live Concert Series.

Michael Carbonaro Live

7:30-9 p.m. — Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts — Ticketed event — Experience the magic and comedy of Michael Carbonaro from truTV's The Carbonaro Effect.