Good morning, Harrisburg.

PPL Electric is hosting free sessions in September to help customers access programs for electric bill assistance.

Sessions run on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at the Salvation Army in Harrisburg, Wednesday, Sept. 9 in Lehighton, and on Sept. 17 and Sept. 18 in Harrisburg, with required ID and income proofs.

The Broad Street Market courtyard reopened Thursday with new pavers and flower pots as part of renovations to restore the fire-damaged brick building — work that also allowed access to in-ground utilities.

Temporary seating fills the area until permanent patio furniture is installed this winter or next spring.

Harrisburg drivers using mobile parking apps are advised to carefully check scanned QR code links (ensuring no spelling errors) before clicking and to report any suspicious codes to local parking officials, as updating phone apps can help block scam sites.

Wawa received approval on Tuesday to begin building a new gas station at 449 Eisenhower Boulevard in Swatara Township.

The 6,550+ sqft site will join another location under construction on Bridge Road in the same township.

Diesel prices hit a record national high of $5.85 a gallon on Friday, Sept.

4, 2026, with Pennsylvania averaging $6.08, while local drivers can find the cheapest diesel at $5.75 at CV Mart near Carlisle Pike in Silver Spring Township — raising costs for everyday goods.

Harrisburg University celebrated its 25th anniversary by welcoming 886 new students (137 undergrads among them) at move-in events on August 26 and 27 and a convocation on August 30.

The university will build on this milestone to strengthen its STEM education this fall.

PennDOT will inspect the Harvey Taylor Bridge in Wormleysburg on Sept.

10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (weather permitting), shifting lanes on Route 11/15 while keeping two-way traffic under the bridge. Sidewalk closures for Forster Street and Market Street bridges will occur on Sept. 8 and 9 respectively.

Stealth Werks, a nonprofit in Harrisburg, offers racing simulators to veterans dealing with PTSD and brain injuries by accepting applications year-round — founder Marine Corps veteran Adam Kaylor personally tests the equipment at no cost.

Penn State Health will launch its Epic electronic record platform on Oct.

31 to connect hospitals and outpatient centers. The new system will simplify tasks for clinicians and offer patients one portal for scheduling and viewing results.

Cumberland County awarded a $50,000 grant for an affordable housing project on the former Tyco plant site at Clay and Hamilton in Carlisle — Tri-County Housing Development Corporation with Woda Cooper will seek state funds to build eight townhouses and 48 rental units, with the sale closing expected by year-end.