Good morning, Harrisburg.

A Pennsylvania ruling banned skill game machines on Oct.

13, forcing bars + restaurants to remove tens of thousands of units that once generated significant revenue. Some operators have reported layoffs and potential closures while lawmakers are expected to discuss measures to mitigate losses.

In a Shark Tank episode, Pennsylvania inventors behind Ball 2 received a $250,000 investment for a 55% stake from YouTube star MrBeast.

The team renamed the product Beast Ball and said it uses AI sensors to track play data.

Gas prices in Harrisburg fell slightly to $4.26 on Monday, Oct.

19 but remained more than $1 above last year’s average; diesel climbed to over $6.60 amid market pressures (high crude oil costs and low fuel inventories played a role).

Pennsylvania has begun enforcing Act 57 to ban sales of vape products not on the approved directory.

Businesses that sell unlisted products risk fines — including suspended licenses — if they do not comply.

Family Farmstead Dairy is recalling its 8-ounce raw mild cheddar cheese due to a potential E. coli risk, with affected products distributed in PA and six other states.

Customers who bought the product (lot code 7/22/27) should return or discard it, as no illnesses have been reported.

On Monday, Oct. 19, the Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 26 new measles cases with five confirmed measles-associated deaths — after correcting two addresses from Forest to Clarion County.

The outbreak is now confirmed in 42 counties.

A Pennsylvania woman was diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome after a tick bite caused an allergic reaction to meat — health officials report a rise in positive tests and advise residents to use repellents and wear long sleeves as lone star ticks appear in Harrisburg.

Lebanon County native Chad Ryland kicked six field goals for the Cardinals on Sunday, including a game-winning kick as time expired in Inglewood (California) for an 18 to 16 win over the Rams; he signed again with the team after replacing injured Matt Prater.