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Weather Impact Alert issued for high heat, humidity, chance of storms
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — The FOX43 Weather Impact Team declared Weather Impact Alert Days Tuesday and Wednesday. The primary impact is high heat and humidity that makes for dangerous feels-like numbers that could lead to heat-related illnesses, but stronger storms are possible too. An EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING is in effect...
Rental assistance program relaunches in Dauphin County
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – An Emergency Renter’s Assistance Program has relaunched in Dauphin County. “We still have a lot of people in our community that really struggle,” said Darrel Reinford, the Executive Director of Christian Churches United. “Rents have really increased since the pandemic. I think we all know that. And again, if you’re […]
10 most expensive homes sold in Dauphin County, July 8-14
A house in Derry Township that sold for $1.3 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Dauphin County in the past week. In total, 123 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $289,601. The average price per square foot was $174.
Dauphin County chocolatier wins ‘Academy Awards’ of candy making
A Dauphin County candy maker recently won a sweet award. In June, Chocolates by Tina Marie in Hummelstown took home the inaugural Grand Confection Award from the Retail Confectioners International’s annual convention and expo in Buffalo, N.Y. Owner Tina Olaf-Lerch competed against about 30 chocolatiers from across the United...
Harrisburg crab business reopens after experiencing hardships
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Bam's Crab Place a local seafood shop in Harrisburg has reopened after some hardships that caused it to close for nearly two years. The owner, Mrs. Bam, developed a love for seafood at a young age, but one sale was the start of it all. A...
Close to 100° this afternoon, a stray t-storm is possible
TODAY: Hot & Humid, Stray PM T-Storm. Hi 99. TONIGHT: Partly Cloudy, Warm & Humid. Lo 74. WEDNESDAY: Scattered PM T-Storms. Hi 96. Yesterday’s official high of 99° tied the old record set in 1997! With nearly identical conditions ahead today it will be yet another day where temperatures will climb to near 100°. Some backyards did get some brief rain in the form of stray showers and storms, but for the most part, many locations remained dry. Today will offer a similar chance for rain – in other words, a bleak one. A few storms could pop up this afternoon, but the majority of the area will stay rain-free. Expect warm and muggy conditions tonight with lows in the mid-70s.
Excessive heat warning with thunderstorms before relief arrives this week
The hottest weather moves in today. Highs will be in the middle to upper 90s with the heat index between 105 and 110 degrees. This is dangerous heat! The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning due to the very high heat index that's expected. Have a means to keep cool and make sure you're hydrated with water if you're going to be outside for an extended period of time. Both today and tomorrow will also offer up the chance for some isolated thunderstorms.
Colonial Park Mall auction no longer listed online
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Following a delay last month, the Colonial Park Mall was slated to go up for auction later today, however, the property appears to no longer be listed online by Ten-X. The Colonial Park Mall’s opening bid was going to start at $2.1 million and the auction was expected to run from July 15 through July 17. Originally, the mall’s auction was set to begin on June 25, but was delayed until today.
Children’s festival to take place at Harrisburg library
(WHTM) — Monday’s hometown heroes invite kids to a day of fun with a bit of learning mixed in. Friends of Love Memorial Library in Harrisburg will host a children’s festival this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Formerly known as Kline Library, the location remains the same on South 29th Street.
Heat, humidity could push feels-like temps to 100-110 in South-Central Pennsylvania; Storms possible
It's another hot and humid day in South-Central Pennsylvania. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect until 8 p.m. Highs will soar to the upper 90s Tuesday afternoon, but it will feel like 100-110 during peak heating hours. The hottest time of the day is noon until 8 p.m. Storms...
Photos and Video from the 48th Annual PA Pump Primers Muster Held Saturday, Part 1
The 48th annual antique fire apparatus muster and flea market along the banks of the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, hosted by the Pennsylvania Pump Primers, was held Saturday, July 13. The Pennsylvania Pump Primers Association is an organization of antique fire apparatus enthusiasts, many of whom own, drive, maintain...
Piedmont Airlines hiring flight attendants in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– Piedmont Airlines is hosting a meet-and-greet for individuals interested in joining its flight attendant team. According to Piedmont, the meet-and-greet will take place at Harrisburg International Airport on Wednesday, July 17, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. “Piedmont flight attendants are the face of the airline,...
LGBTQ+ Resource Center announces grand opening in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The new LGBTQ+ Resource Center will soon be unveiled in Strawberry Square. According to Harristown Enterprises, GLO, a comprehensive community resource for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults of color, has opened a new resource center on the second floor of downtown Harrisburg’s Strawberry Square.
Harrisburg Fringe Fest returns this weekend, bringing all things wacky and weird
Harrisburg’s second annual Fringe Festival invites audiences to be adventurous and “do something weird” this weekend. The multidisciplinary arts festival will take place July 18 to 21 at venues across the city, promoting local and national artists alike and giving patrons a taste of diverse entertainment. The...
What to know about hot car dangers for children amid excessive heat warning
The threat of triple digits Tuesday in the Philadelphia region has experts sounding the alarm about staying safe in the heat, especially when it comes to vulnerable groups like children and the elderly.AAA is sharing some important reminders if you have to be out and about with your little ones.Experts say that on a 95-degree day, a car can heat up to more than 180 degrees.RELATED: Consumer Reports provides tips to parents on preventing hot car deaths for childrenThey also say a child's body heats up three to five times faster than an adult's body, and that it takes just...
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