Good morning, Harrisburg.

A local nonprofit launched Baby Boutique on Saturday at 3411 Derry St. in Paxtang — a space where families swap gently used children's items and can pay a $75 donation for larger goods by appointment.

On Monday, Lower Paxton Township supervisors approved expanding Newside Cemetery to 100 x 100 ft to uncover 48 graves of early settlers and veterans from a radar survey; restoration work is underway with a rededication on Sept.

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The Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association has appointed Patrick Carney as its new executive director — his appointment will start on Aug.

17. Carney brings award-winning marketing expertise and plans to support dairy education along with charitable initiatives.

State officials added $6 million to the EMS budget on Tuesday in the Lehigh Valley to buy advanced equipment, yet Susquehanna Township EMS chief Don Kunst and state Rep. Justin Fleming said agencies still face rising operating costs (and staffing shortages) that need further help.

Pennsylvania is investing $5 million to recruit and retain childcare workers—an effort that will support working families in Harrisburg and neighboring communities.

South Hanover Township said a Texas developer has paused two zoning applications for a planned 250-acre data center in an abandoned quarry near Hummelstown and Hershey to gather more resident input (residents raised concerns last month) and will work on additional public feedback opportunities.

Pennsylvania senators have introduced the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act to boost funding for research against the invasive bug that has damaged crops and cost millions; the bill will amend a 1990 law to help safeguard local farms and jobs.

The state's Warm Handoff Program has helped nearly 68,000 residents get immediate behavioral health care at walk-in centers — supported by a $5 million state budget — providing door-to-door referrals to recovery services.

The program now operates at 170 hospitals across Pennsylvania.

Gov. Shapiro's administration launched a new online tool that lets families check vaccination rates at schools for kindergarten, seventh grade and 12th grade.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health and Education developed the dashboard to offer clear, school-level data that will be updated as new information becomes available.