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Jisu Dasgupta, a Harrisburg University alumnus, led Maximus's IT service management overhaul and earned the 2026 HDI Best Change Initiative Award on May 7.

His efforts improved workflows for over 35,000 users across federal agencies.

Latin Mambo II Restaurant opened in July at 111 N.

Second St. (next to Dunkin') in Harrisburg, serving Dominican staples such as chicken stew, pernil and mofongo. The family-run spot is open Monday-Wednesday (9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.) and Thursday-Saturday (10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.).

Food lovers in Hampden Township can soon enjoy a revamped Bacco as it reopens after its July closure.

Bacco (at 5523 Carlisle Pike) will serve a redesigned menu featuring pizzas, burgers, subs and wings, with counter-service lunch and table service post 4 p.m., pending PLCB license approval.

PennDOT will shift traffic lanes on Cameron Street on Sept.

8 and 9 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. to establish its final layout of two lanes per direction plus turning lanes — paving will conclude the updates by late September.

Pennsylvania collected $3 billion in General Fund revenue in August as Revenue Secretary Pat Browne reported that most tax types met estimates.

The state saw a slight shortfall in non-tax collections while personal income and inheritance taxes exceeded projections.

Middlesex Township supervisors approved the first phase of a data center project Tuesday night in Cumberland County, authorizing the construction of six buildings as part of a 16-building plan.

The board added legal guidelines + a Community Benefits Agreement that will require a $14 million developer payment.

A new study by the Wildlife Management Institute recommends merging the Game Commission’s Wildlife Protection unit with the Fish and Boat Commission’s Law Enforcement office to boost efficiency and save money by reducing positions 17% (after ending 140 deputy roles), though a full agency merger remains a legislative matter.

Middlesex Township supervisors approved plans for the first PAX-1 data center campus off Country Club Road on Wednesday, triggering state reviews.

The project starts later this year with switchyards and an electric substation and data center buildings expected by late 2028 + it is the first hyperscale center approved locally.

Dauphin County restaurant inspectors found health safety issues, including rodent droppings and improper storage, during inspections held Aug.

24–28 in locations such as Washington Township, Susquehanna, and Derry Townships (violations varied by site).

Health officials reported 540 measles cases across 36 counties with two deaths and about 90 hospitalizations since late April.

Over 100 pop-up clinics have administered more than 3,700 MMR vaccinations to protect residents.

Inspectors under PA’s health and safety regulations checked multiple Cumberland County restaurants from Aug.

17-27, finding issues such as fruit flies, mold, and buildup of debris in some kitchens while other establishments quickly corrected their violations.