Good morning, Harrisburg.

J-DAMMIT 2026 will bring defense leaders, manufacturers, technology providers, educators and advanced manufacturing professionals to Harrisburg from Aug.

25 to 27 for interactive demos, workshops and drone racing (Aug. 27), while featuring a live tech debut by Homefront Manufacturing with proceeds funding student scholarships.

Woodland Hills School District will replace yellow bus rides for over 140 charter students at LIFE Male STEAM Academy with free Pittsburgh Regional Transit cards for this school year, following a court ruling.

Advocates worry the shift may lengthen commutes and spark further debate at the state Capitol.

A recent study warns that if Congress does not act, Social Security benefits will drop by 24% after the trust fund runs out in Q4, causing average monthly cuts of around $500, with Pennsylvania retirees expected to receive about $519 per month.

A complaint was filed with the Pennsylvania Department of State alleging that activist Scott Presler and his group Early Vote Action did not report spending and revenue during the 2025 judicial retention races.

The department has received the complaint and will review the potential campaign finance law violations.

With students returning to school today, local school officials and a pediatrician are tracking rising measles cases in classrooms and urging parents to verify MMR vaccination records (as the virus spreads quickly) to protect their children.