Good morning, Harrisburg.

The PPL Foundation awarded $500,000 in Empowering Communities grants to 60 nonprofits supporting housing, workforce, and the environment across a 29-county service area.

The foundation will next offer Energizing Education Grants for STEM, literacy, and career readiness from August 1 through September 15—details that show its ongoing support for local needs.

York County police charged Devin Harding, a 27-year-old sex offender on probation from Dover, after a home search uncovered thousands of child sexual abuse files on a handheld game console and another smartphone—he remains in prison with bail denied and will face a preliminary hearing on Sept. 18.

The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and the Dauphin County Victim/Witness Assistance Program announced help for those who saw a minivan crash into a crowd at Kipona Festival on September 1 that injured three people—witnesses may get aid for hospital bills, lost wages and travel costs through the Commonwealth’s Victims Compensation Assistance Program.

The FDA said that Endico Potatoes recalled bags of frozen vegetables sold in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Florida after a Pennsylvania distributor tested positive for listeria+ customers are urged to return the products for a refund as no illnesses have been reported.

All American Dairy Show

Various times — Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center — Admission fees vary — Experience nearly 2,000 top dairy cattle from across the U.S. and Canada during this premier showcase.

Crash and Cross Live at The Doghouse

7 PM – 1 AM — The DogHouse — Free entry — Experience an evening of acoustic tunes with Central PA's favorite duo.

Shooting Star 5k Run and Walk for Life

7:00-11:30 a.m. — City Island Carousel — Registration fee applies — Participate in a vibrant community run and walk event for a worthy cause.

Fort Hunter Day Festival

10 AM – 4 PM — Fort Hunter Mansion and Park — Admission details not provided — Celebrate autumn with arts, crafts, games, and historic demonstrations.

Starting and Improving Farms Conference

10 AM-8 PM — Capital Union Building (CUB) — Register by September 15th — Explore innovative farming practices and network with industry experts.

Finger Eleven Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — XL Live — Cost info not provided — Experience a night of rock with Finger Eleven's unique sound and powerful hits.

Final Boss Big Band

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Kulkarni Theatre Parking — Ticket prices not specified — Experience an epic night of jazz reimagined from classic video game soundtracks.

Oteil Burbridge Live Performance

8:00–9:30 p.m. — XL Live — Ticket prices vary — Experience the musical magic of two-time Grammy winning bassist Oteil Burbridge in a night of unforgettable performances.