Good morning, Harrisburg.

Family members can join Penn State Extension educator Jennie Mazzone-Diehl for a hands-on insect workshop in a local park as they use microscopes to examine beneficial insects (free event for all ages).

At Harrisburg University, doctoral student Meetu Malhotra ’27 and her husband, Rajeev Kumar turned a dinner conversation into (Decoding Machine Learning), a 332-page book that explains AI basics clearly.

The book was published August 20 and is available in paperback and Kindle editions.

Gov. Josh Shapiro and Ag Secretary Russell Redding unveiled a $10M Fruit Grower Disaster Assistance program at Three Springs Fruit Farm in Adams County to help fruit growers who lost 30% or more of crops in April's freeze.

Detailed instructions will be published Aug. 22 with applications available from Aug. 24 to Sept. 21.

Local pediatricians report a rise in viral respiratory infections, hand, foot and mouth disease, and skin conditions among children this week, noted by UPMC, WellSpan, Penn State Health, and Penn Medicine — they advise using remedies like cool compresses and honey for older children and seeking care with worsening symptoms.

Inspectors from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture found a mold-like substance in an ice chute at a Cumberland County restaurant and noted numerous safety violations at local facilities (Apna Bazar Farmers Market and Springhill Suites by Marriott Camp Hill) during inspections from Aug. 10 to 14.

Walmart is recalling 10 product types due to safety risks (such as non–child-resistant fuel can lids, faulty youth ATV brakes, fall hazards in baby gear, and fire risks from minifridges) sold online and in stores, including items distributed in our area.

Evenflo child seats will notify owners by Sept. 1.

Between Aug. 10 and Aug.

17, Dauphin County inspectors found food safety violations at several local restaurants in Susquehanna, Derry, Conewago and other townships. Some issues, such as mold, improper cleaning and roof leaks, were corrected onsite & stress the need for continued strict adherence to health guidelines.

WellSpan Health and Johns Hopkins Medicine announced Thursday they will renew their oncology collaboration, expanding local access to expert cancer care with research opportunities in Central Pennsylvania.

The agreement builds on a decade-long partnership and has already benefited 1,300 patients across 12 cancer types.

The Harrisburg Mall sign changed to Swatara Exchange as redevelopments began at a shopping center in Swatara Township.

Construction is underway on new buildings totaling over 500,000 sqft and the project received $2.65 million to widen local roads — boosting traffic flow and pedestrian access.