Good morning, Harrisburg.

Penn State Harrisburg held a 'Lion Surplus' auction on Wednesday at its Lower Swatara Township campus, offering used furniture from dorms and academic buildings at prices like $15 for a desk (with other items including a couch and double-drawer cabinet) and will continue the sale today and Friday.

Today, the Harrisburg Fringe Festival kicks off at nine venues and features 115 shows from comedy to dance.

The event offers ticket bundles for discounted access at performances running through Sunday + highlights local arts and culture.

McCormick’s inaugural Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit in Carlisle ended with announcements of nearly $10 billion in investments and more than 4,000 jobs, including key shipbuilding deals and tech projects by regional companies.

The event boosted the state’s role as a growing hub for defense and research.

Associate Professor Tonya Y.

Miller published a new book (Professionalism in Advanced Practice Nursing: A Case-Based Approach) on July 15 at Harrisburg University, adapting her earlier textbook to help advanced practice nurses build skills like emotional intelligence and accountability.

On July 10, the Game Commission approved deals adding over 170 acres to state game lands, including a land-for-cash substitution with JKLM Energy (transferring 1,459 acres plus $250,000) and three property purchases to boost wildlife habitat in Wayne, Susquehanna, and Clearfield counties.

A Code Red Air Quality Alert is in effect for Pennsylvania today as wildfire smoke is expected to enter and linger across the state — local officials urge residents to follow safety recommendations.

Consumers who bought Glenmark generic medications between May 2009 and December 2019 may be eligible for refunds after the drugmaker settled for $29.6 million with 48 states including Pennsylvania (which expects about $1 million from the fund).

Contact the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office for eligibility details.

Runners competed in the Harrisburg Mile in Harrisburg on Jul.

15 in high temperatures; Chloe May from Bedford won the women's race in just over 5 minutes and 6 seconds while Matt Wehrle from Halifax finished first in the men's race in 4 minutes and 16 seconds.

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.

Guns N' Roses Concert

6:25-7:55 p.m. — Hersheypark Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience electrifying rock anthems from the legendary Guns N' Roses live.

The String Cheese Incident Live

7:00 – 8:45 PM — Riverfront Park — Tickets available — Experience an evening with pioneers of live music and innovative band culture.