Good morning, Harrisburg.

A scam email claiming to be from Comcast Xfinity is circulating, warning users that their accounts will be discontinued unless they upgrade via a suspicious link (the sender’s email is from Outlook or Hotmail), so Harrisburg residents are urged to verify sender details before clicking links.

Great Britain and Australia banned social media for those under 16 to curb addictive design & local experts advise Harrisburg families to set limits and boost digital literacy.

A local family painted a huge American flag on their property to honor veterans.

The tribute honors military service and aims to boost neighborhood pride.

Ex-Dunkin’ franchisee Caleb Watters bought four local restaurants since 2021—Hershey Pantry, Valley Bistro, Cornerstone Coffeehouse and Peachtree Restaurant & Lounge—and plans to grow his portfolio to 10 locations while keeping each establishment’s unique identity.

Penn State Dickinson Law in Carlisle announced that Dean Conway left her role effective immediately last week and will be on leave for the 2026-27 academic year as officials begin a national search for an interim dean; senior associate dean Laura Williams will serve as acting dean in the meantime.

Crews from Lobar Construction begin interior demolition at the former William Penn High School today as the 100-year-old campus is set to be removed over six months — exterior demolition will start early September after asbestos removal is completed.

The school board approved contracts worth roughly $6.5 million to keep the project on track.

In April 2025, a federal court ruled that Republic Services at its York County landfill violated Clean Water Act rules by not properly treating wastewater (it dumped contaminated leachate between July 2019 and August 2023), resulting in a $9.2M penalty.

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission approved raising the minimum size for harvested trout from 7 to 9 inches to help protect wild brook trout in state waters.

The new rule will start Jan. 1, 2027 in inland and stocked trout waters.

Drivers near Carlisle face overnight ramp closures on I-81 as PennDOT paves a five-mile stretch from mile marker 47 to 52 from Sunday to Thursday — detours are planned for Exit 49 and Exit 52, with work scheduled to finish on Aug.

27.

Silver Spring Township Police Department is seeking donations to raise $20,000 for a new K9 to replace Tracker, who is retiring soon — funds will cover the dog's cost and training, with checks made payable to the department and sent to 5 Willow Mill Park Road in Mechanicsburg.

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.