Good morning, Harrisburg.

Tonight, a near-total lunar eclipse will occur (the moon will be 96% in shadow) peaking at 12:12 a.m. Friday; nearly 80% cloud cover in Harrisburg may block the view if skies remain overcast.

Harrisburg-based law firm McNees Wallace & Nurick unveiled a refreshed brand identity and redesigned website that honors its 91-year history while embracing a modern client-focused approach.

The updated look, inspired by Market Street Bridge arches, aims to deepen connections with clients.

Homeland Center will host ‘The Past Shall Rise,’ a theatrical walking tour on Sept.

19 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Harrisburg Cemetery + Arboretum where nine actors bring the center’s 160-year history to life, with a rain date set for Sept. 20.

A recent study by SmartAsset finds a single person in PA needs nearly $97,000 a year to live comfortably while a four-person family requires about $248,000 amid rising costs.

The report uses a budgeting method that allocates spending for housing, discretionary needs, and savings.

Harrisburg University is hosting the three-day Joint Defense Advanced Manufacturing Meeting for Innovation and Transition on campus, where local students and community members explore new tech like drones, 3-D printing, and metal casting.

The event will feature hands-on demos and talks with Army experts (including research director L.J. Holmes) to spark innovation.

Local agricultural officials urge residents to squash spotted lanternflies and scrape off egg masses today in Harrisburg (the invasive pest has damaged crops and trees for over a decade since first appearing in Berks County).

Local pediatricians report increased cases of hand, foot and mouth, strep throat and viral illnesses as children return to school.

They advise families to practice good hand hygiene and monitor for worsening symptoms, such as spreading redness or prolonged congestion + contact a doctor promptly.

Local mental health experts warn that teens choosing AI chatbots for emotional support instead of talking with trusted adults may not get proper care—UPMC Psychiatrist Dr. Belal Elamir and concerned Harrisburg parents urge setting limits and monitoring behavior changes for better support.

Health officials in Harrisburg are discussing earlier vaccination timing as measles cases continue to rise statewide; 31 new cases were reported on Wednesday (12 from Lancaster County) and one measles-linked infant death is under investigation.

Experts urge parents to discuss vaccine schedules with their children’s doctors.

A Cushman & Wakefield report showed that Pennsylvania’s I-78/I-81 corridor leased 11.1 million sqft in the first half, driving strong industrial real estate demand.

The corridor now accounts for 45.5% of regional construction and is absorbing 7.5 million sqft of net space+ signaling steady growth.