Harrisburg

Jackson Kent, a left-hander, made his major league debut for Washington against the Chicago Cubs after being selected from Triple-A Rochester. In his debut, he allowed three runs in four-plus innings during the game where Washington lost 12-6 to the Cubs. Kent previously pitched at Double-A Harrisburg and Rochester this season.

Brandi Merrick, a 37-year-old mother of three, went missing in early June after visiting her ex-boyfriend’s house. Derrick Randall Jr., 36, was charged with her first-degree murder on July 31, with police investigating a home in east Charlotte. Merrick’s body has not been located despite ongoing efforts.

The Pennsylvania General Assembly missed a Supreme Court deadline to revise sentencing guidelines for second degree murder, leaving 1,100 individuals in unconstitutional life without parole sentences. State Representative Andre D. Carroll discussed stalled negotiations and potential next steps for legislation.

Pennsylvania suburbs are enacting e-bike regulations amid safety concerns, with municipalities like Upper St. Clair and West Mifflin implementing helmet requirements and park bans. State vehicle regulations, unchanged for over a decade, complicate local efforts, while Harrisburg faces pressure to update the bike code.

Orrstown Financial Services Inc. reported second-quarter earnings of $21.2 million, or $1.09 per share, exceeding Wall Street expectations of $1.03 per share. The company's revenue was $88.5 million, but its net revenue of $62.7 million fell short of forecasts.

Pennsylvania legislators are addressing data center developments through multiple bills, including measures for emergency planning and local control over applications. A proposal to prohibit non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) faced opposition, with concerns about protecting trade secrets and local governance.

A Pennsylvania mother's video captured an armed man holding her autistic toddler during a standoff with police, leading to his conviction for kidnapping and firearm possession. The incident occurred when the suspect, Antonio Hammond, entered the mother's home and took the child hostage, with authorities later recovering the child safely.

Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office is investigating multiple commercial break-ins in Harrisburg, Concord, and Kannapolis, where suspects break glass doors and windows to target cash. Business owners are advised to secure cash, ensure surveillance and alarm systems are functional, and report suspicious activity.

Several overnight business break-ins occurred in Cabarrus County, with suspects breaking glass doors and windows to steal cash from registers. The sheriff’s office advised businesses to secure cash, ensure surveillance systems work, and report suspicious activity. Details about specific businesses, stolen amounts, or suspect descriptions were not disclosed.

Cabarrus County deputies are warning businesses to take preventative measures after a series of overnight commercial break-ins in Harrisburg, Concord, and Kannapolis. The sheriff's office is investigating incidents where suspects forced entry into multiple commercial properties.

Philadelphia city leaders and education supporters traveled to Harrisburg to urge state officials for increased education funding. Mayor Cherelle Parker, City Council President Kenyatta Johnson, and Superintendent Tony Watlington emphasized that the city has fulfilled its financial commitments and now seeks state support for schools across Pennsylvania.

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc. reported fiscal first-quarter earnings of $56.4 million, or 92 cents per share, exceeding Wall Street expectations of 87 cents per share. Revenue for the period was $658.9 million, below the projected $665.8 million. The company forecasts full-year earnings of $4.45 to $4.55 per share and revenue of $2.98 billion to $3 billion.