Good morning, Harrisburg.

National Night Out returns Tuesday, Aug.

4 in Middletown where residents join free events with food trucks, music and a dunk tank; similar events will take place in several central communities. The event gives locals a chance to meet new police officers & borough council members while building neighborhood ties.

Hershey Co reported strong quarterly earnings that beat Wall Street expectations.

The plant in Derry Township made $457.7 million in profit, $2.26 per share in net income and $2.79 billion in revenue while it expects full-year earnings between $8.36 and $8.52 per share.

Taco Bell restaurants in Pennsylvania have seen fewer visits following a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded lettuce that has sickened thousands in the region.

Rising lettuce prices and supply gaps from hot weather and fuel issues have added extra challenges for local businesses.

Silver Academy will open a new location at Beth El Temple this fall and launch a full-day Early Childhood Program for children ages 3 and 4 (details will be discussed in a Zoom meeting at 6:30 p.m. tonight).

Harrisburg University welcomed Christopher Reber as its new president after he toured the science-focused campus manufacturing labs this summer.

The York native—replacing interim president David Schankweiler—aims to boost domestic enrollment and stabilize finances with innovative academic programs.

Pennsylvania college grants will reach an all-time high for the upcoming school year as eligible students can receive up to $6000, up from the previous cap of $5750 (after a $5.9 million boost from the state budget).

Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency officials announced the increase on Thursday.

After exiting state receivership in June, the Harrisburg school district began rebuilding stability by approving the demolition of the vacant William Penn High School (unused since 2011) and naming new principals for John Harris and Camp Curtin to boost academic support for over 6,400 students.

Dr. Roma Benjamin became the full-time principal in April and is turning around Harrisburg High School-John Harris campus.

Teachers and students say the school feels safer and more supportive and have reported no fights since February, marking a positive shift in school culture.

On National Intern Day 2026, Harrisburg University (HU) celebrated students who gained hands-on internship experience in fields including cybersecurity, biotechnology, engineering, healthcare, and business.

Students applied classroom learning to real-world challenges and built connections for future careers.

The City of Harrisburg announced that South Front Street (between Conoy Street and Paxton Street) will be closed today for a concert as part of planned weekend events.

The American Red Cross declared a national blood supply crisis as donations fell to a four-year low.

Local blood drives are scheduled in central PA from Aug. 3 to Aug. 10 to boost supplies of type O positive blood.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 31 measles cases last week in southeastern counties and now advises parents to get an early vaccine dose for infants 6 to 11 months while urging older unvaccinated residents to get two doses to help curb the spread.

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.