Good morning, Harrisburg.

Harrisburg officials announced enhanced security measures for the 2026 Kipona festival from Saturday through Monday following last year's minivan crash that injured three people at Riverfront Park.

Mayor Wanda Williams said reinforced barricades, extra police (including drones) and traffic direction by city engineers will aim to keep everyone safe.

Chobani announced on Tuesday, Sept.

1 its $1.2 billion investment in state agriculture by acquiring a 1.5 million sqft facility in Upper Macungie Township. The deal will preserve about 300 Keurig Dr Pepper jobs and support 4,300 dairy farms (and includes a $270 million plant improvement plan) set for mid-summer 2027.

The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission opened the Witness to History exhibit at the Pennsylvania State Archives today to honor the 25th anniversary of Sept.

11. The exhibit features firsthand accounts, handwritten notes, and schoolchildren's wall hangings during regular hours (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).

Cumberland County’s CAEDC is launching tailored financing tools for agribusinesses to capture more value from products turned into wine, cheese, and more.

The program pairs bank loans (with state, federal, and local funds) to help farms expand beyond raw production and boost local growth.

The Market Street Bridge rehabilitation project is set to take nearly a year, frustrating local drivers while officials work to improve traffic flow once completed.

Middlesex Township supervisors will vote today at Cumberland Valley High School (6746 Carlisle Pike) on approval for the PAX-1 data center plan, which includes a $14M community payment, noise monitoring, and water testing.

The decision will trigger infrastructure upgrades, enforce water limits, and add pollution safeguards amid local opposition.

Former Labor and Industry executive Bill Trusky joined Triad Strategies as vice president for Labor and Workforce policy in Harrisburg.

He brought over 30 years of state government experience and will advise clients on regulatory issues and workforce development across the Commonwealth.

A report released Tuesday, Sept.

1 warns that Pennsylvania’s wildlife agencies will exhaust their reserves within a decade if no changes are made. The study recommends cutting 221 jobs and merging law enforcement to save $34 million annually (officials say no changes are imminent).

The Pennsylvania Game Commission ended its 123-year-old deputy game warden program Tuesday as part of a shift toward a full-time professional workforce.

Deputy wardens, who handled less than 1% of incidents, may apply for full-time positions.

Harrisburg secured a $13.75M settlement from Liberty Mutual to rebuild Broad Street Market, damaged by fire in July 2023 and later affected by a wall collapse.

Construction is underway; the courtyard will reopen this week and the market is set to open in July 2027 (with state and city funds).