Good morning, Harrisburg.

Whitaker Center faces a major budget shortfall and aging infrastructure while working on a turnaround plan to boost attendance and improve financial stability.

The nonprofit is seeking federal assistance and exploring renovations — steps designed to maintain its role as a community learning and arts venue.

PNC & WITF will launch the sixth season of PNC C-Speak: The Language of Executives, a podcast where local business leaders share insights on leadership.

The series will premiere Sept. 24 with new episodes every Thursday and feature executives from the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & Lancaster Chamber.

Bestselling children’s author Jeff Kinney will host an interactive stage show at Scottish Rite Cathedral on Oct.

19 to celebrate his new book Fight or Flight. Ticket options range from about $25 to $48 and free parking is available.

Heating oil prices in central Pennsylvania have surged +30% as oil nears $100 per barrel, pushing up heating costs this winter, said the National Energy Assistance Directors Association; local companies like Nittany Energy offer oil as low as $5.74 per gallon, so some residents may see extra bills.

There is concern that record diesel prices, now about $6.45 per gallon, will soon force local supermarkets and restaurants to pass on higher transportation costs, raising food prices slowly.

Local owners say they are already absorbing extra fuel surcharges + preparing for price adjustments.

Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, Nigeria’s Minister of Education, will tour Harrisburg University’s health sciences and advanced manufacturing facilities today with a Nigerian delegation during the African Cultural Festival.

The group will visit the UMPC Health Sciences Tower and labs as university leaders discuss potential STEM education partnerships.

The Pennsylvania Department of Education announced over $25.4 million in grants to upgrade campuses at 14 community colleges, including Harrisburg Area Community College which will receive $625K for cooling tower replacement (with additional funds allocated for other facility improvements).

Big US Workbase Training Inc. submitted plans for an affordable cooperative housing building at 1257 and 1259 Walnut St.—the three-story structure will offer six units that can help renters build equity once the 15-year rental period ends.

Developer Tarik Casteel and TLC Work-Based Training Program Inc. have submitted plans for TLC Capstone, a 34-unit affordable housing project with townhomes, duplexes, and triplexes on lots along 16th, Regina, and North 15th streets; the plan will be reviewed by City Council later.

Pennsylvania's 2026-27 archery deer season for antlered and antlerless deer starts tomorrow, Sept.

19 in WMUs 5C, 5D, and 2B, with the statewide opener on Oct. 3 — record harvests in recent seasons reflect higher archery success from expanded tags and stable bowhunter numbers amid rising development in suburban areas.