Good morning, Harrisburg.

Yesterday a partial solar eclipse was visible in the Northeast with some areas, including parts near us, seeing up to 7% sun coverage and NASA urging use of proper eclipse glasses.

Scientific teams also conducted research with high-altitude flights and balloon launches from Iceland and Spain.

State universities are fast-tracking admissions for 500 Howard University students who lost enrollment for fall — the process offers a guaranteed in-state tuition of $8,338 and fee waivers at 10 PASSHE colleges.

Gov. Shapiro and PASSHE Chancellor Fiorentino said the move helps affected students continue their education.

Today in Lower Paxton Township, a resident reported yellow water at 10 a.m. after repairs and was told by Veolia to flush for 30 minutes — water trucks arrived less than an hour later to address ongoing service issues.

The Laurel Lake Day Use Area is closed to swimming due to elevated bacteria levels.

Officials plan to reopen the beach when water quality returns to acceptable levels.

The Perseid meteor shower peaked Wednesday night into early today in south-central Pennsylvania but cloudy skies may have dimmed visibility due to showers+thunderstorms.

Sky watchers should find dark spots and allow 20 minutes for their eyes to adjust.

Yesterday, a partial solar eclipse was visible in parts of Pennsylvania, and later tonight, the Perseids meteor shower will peak (no special equipment needed) under optimal viewing conditions.

On Wednesday, Aug. 12, Senator John Fetterman said he would not campaign against Senator Dave McCormick because of their longstanding friendship.

He clarified his decision during a Washington Examiner interview (which highlighted bipartisan work) and dismissed reports of party switching.

Stop Animal Exploitation Now, an Ohio-based group, filed a federal complaint against Penn State Hershey Medical Center after USDA records showed a calf exhibited signs of distress—including blood in its feces and an eight-pound weight loss—before being euthanized, with a report noting a rabbit’s injury from an open cage door.