Good morning, Harrisburg.

At Dayspring Ministries in Middletown, volunteers packed 23,000 meals on Thursday night and Friday to help families in need overseas — the effort partnered with Feed My Starving Children to serve communities facing food insecurity.

Mid Penn Bank has filed plans to open a new branch in Ephrata if its filing is approved — the branch will be on Hackman Road north of Route 322, expanding the bank’s presence in Lancaster County.

Insurance premiums are rising after relief in 2025, with Pennsylvania drivers now paying an average of $1,930 a year, up 2.3% in 2026, and rates are expected to climb further later this year; experts advise shopping around + bundling policies to save money.

Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development is accepting applications through June 30 for its $3 million Foundations in Industry Training grant program, which will provide up to $3,000 per apprentice each year for three years + boost registered pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs statewide.

The Bureau of Vehicle Management announced that roughly 300 used vehicles will be available for public auction on Aug.

18 in Grantville.

PennDOT crews will paint a bridge over part of East Trindle Road this weekend in Hampden Township, prompting a road closure that requires drivers to take alternate routes.

The work is scheduled to continue throughout the weekend.

The FDA announced a recall of the 14oz Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kit sold only at select Walmart stores in 29 states (including PA) due to potential Listeria contamination.

Customers who have the product are advised to return it for a full refund.