Good morning, Harrisburg.

Middletown Swim Club is launching Helping Handwerk Week from Aug.

16 to collect Pokémon cards, Legos and other donations for 14-year-old Adam Handwerk, who was diagnosed with brain and spinal cancer on July 24.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg announced Thursday that it no longer has support staff amid financial constraints and is selling its Jewish Group Home to Keystone Human Services—money from the sale will cover mortgage payments and the Grass Campus loan—while President/CEO Zach Benjamin stepped down today.

The State Museum of Pennsylvania (closed for renovations) is housing fossils from a newly identified dinosaur species named Dinevenator.

Researchers in New Mexico discovered the bones 20 years ago and plan to transfer them back to the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science.

The Penguin Project will perform 'Dare to Dream Jr.' today and tomorrow at Whitaker Center (222 Market St.) using 58 students and 20 volunteers, while mentors get their own stage in 'Legally Blonde Jr.' next week at Theatre Harrisburg (513 Hurlock St.) to highlight community talent.

A local feature examines vibrant life on 2nd Street as photojournalist Isaac Embry speaks with business owners and historians about the rich community history and its impact on local livelihood.

Thirteen states have taken steps to restore recess as schools cut playtime due to academic pressures.

Pennsylvania now requires 30 minutes of recess daily for students this school year to support health and learning.

Dauphin County commissioners approved nearly $150,000 to continue free parking after 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday in downtown Harrisburg — local business owners report improved evenings while officials will gather data on program usage.

The FDA approved Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine for adults 50 and older and it will be available this fall across Harrisburg.

Trials showed the shot is 27% more effective than standard flu shots and side effects are minor (mainly pain and tenderness at the injection site).

CDC data shows that Pennsylvania now has 48 cases of drug-resistant Candida auris this year, spreading through hospitals and nursing homes.

Health officials advise routine handwashing + sanitizer use to slow its spread.