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Secret Cave That Used to Serve as Hideout for Revolutionary War Outlaws Discovered in Bucks County
A secret cave that used to house Revolutionary War outlaws, also known as the Doan gang, was discovered in Bucks County and is currently being excavated. A secret cave that used to house Revolutionary War outlaws – British spies and armed thieves also known as the Doan gang – was recently discovered in Bucks County and is currently being excavated, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio.
Baseball Helps Reality Television Star — a Doctor from Pottstown — Come to Terms with His Sexuality
Before becoming a successful doctor known for his role on the TLC reality show My Feet Are Killing Me, Pottstown native Brad Schaeffer played baseball as he struggled to come to terms with his sexuality, according to an essay he wrote for Outsports. For years, baseball was his life. However,...
Altoona woman killed in crash on US 22 in Huntingdon County
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — An Altoona woman was killed Wednesday in a crash on US 22 in Huntingdon County. Pennsylvania State Police were called to William Penn Highway at the intersection with Main Street on Aug. 14 just before 3 p.m. in Porter Township. According to a report, the accident was between a 2004 […]
Traffic blocked by multi-vehicle crash reported in Conewago Township
CONEWAGO TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A multi-vehicle crash blocking traffic was reported in Dauphin County. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Crews responded to Colebrook Road and Hershey Road/Route 743 in Conewago Township just before 11:30 a.m. The crash is blocking the road and causing slowdowns in the...
Multi-vehicle crash causes major delays on I-81 in Dauphin County
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– A crash involving multiple tractor-trailers has caused significant delays on I-81 near Linglestown in Dauphin County. According to 511PA, the crash occurred on I-81 northbound 1.9 miles north of Exit 72B in Linglestown around 8:45 Thursday morning. There is a lane restriction in place. Images...
See all homes sold in Dauphin County, Aug. 5 to Aug. 11
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Dauphin County reported from Aug. 5 to Aug. 11. There were 72 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,299-square-foot home on Utah Avenue in Lower Paxton Township that sold for $257,500.
Mid-century modern home designed by well-known architect features tennis court: Cool Spaces
This home, a 1960s masterpiece of mid-century modern Usonian-concept architecture (more on that later), was designed by Clifford Slavin, a student of Frank Lloyd Wright. Built in 1964, this two-owner home sits hidden away in the Beaufort Farms subdivision, an area of Dauphin County that offers some one-of-a-kind architecture. If...
Community shares message at balloon release for teen shooting victim in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Community members and family gathered in Dauphin County on Tuesday night to honor Harrisburg's latest gun violence victim, a 17-year-old namedAntoine Byers Jr. Attendees of the balloon release were seen wearing t-shirts with his face on them. Byers' family members and others shared their message...
Mother of infant allegedly raped by former York officer now faces charges
ELIZABETHVILLE, Pa. — The girlfriend of a former York police officer who is charged with raping a toddler now faces charges in the case. The woman, from Elizabethville, Dauphin County, is charged with endangering the welfare of a child. We are not naming her because doing so would also...
Water restrictions lifted in parts of Dauphin County
Water restrictions in some areas of Dauphin County have been lifted after Veolia Water Pennsylvania advised its customers to stop all non-essential water usage Tuesday evening. The temporary restriction was for customers of the company in Linglestown, Paxtonia, Colonial Park, Penbrook Borough and northern Swatara Township. The company on Tuesday...
Harrisburg police to receive new bicycles
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Harrisburg Bureau of Police is getting some new wheels. But it's not trucks or cars — it's bicycles. Three new bicycles are being donated to the department by the Guardian Knights Motorcycle Club, a local nonprofit organization that supports area law enforcement agencies and troops through charitable donations.
State Transportation Commission Adopts Updated 12-Year Transportation Program
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The State Transportation Commission (STC) today adopted the 2025 12-Year Transportation Program (TYP). The plan anticipates that $88 billion will be available over the next 12 years for improvements to roads, bridges, transit systems, airports, railroads, and active transportation — an increase of more than 5% from the 2023 TYP.
Harrisburg unlikely to qualify for state & federal funds after tornado
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – It’s been just under a week since the remains of Hurricane Debby slammed the Midstate, bringing high winds, torrential downpours, and even an EF1 tornado in Harrisburg, which was on the ground for over three miles with peak winds of 105mph. Because the scope of damage is so large, Harrisburg’s Public […]
Bringing da Vinci to Life Art Workshop: Collusion Tap Works
Join WITF at Collusion Tap Works for a trivia night and art challenge featuring Leonardo da Vinci himself. Do you know da Vinci better than he knows himself? Let’s find out. After catching a sneak preview of LEONARDO DA VINCI, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns and David McMahon, the world’s most famous artist, Leonardo da Vinci, has something to say.
Boil-water advisory issued for part of Harrisburg
Capital Region Water, which services Harrisburg and nearby municipalities, announced a boil-water advisory on Tuesday for multiple properties along North Cameron Street after a main shut-down caused a loss of positive water pressure, according to a Facebook post from the company. The affected properties are 6 N. Cameron, 20 N....
Most dangerous time of day to drive in Pennsylvania
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — New research has revealed the most dangerous times to drive in Pennsylvania based on a number of deadly crashes. The study by personal injury lawyer Scott Vicknair examined the latest data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to see which times of the day saw the most fatal crashes in each state […]
Pennsylvania State Capitol evacuated briefly
The Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg was evacuated after a power outage Thursday morning, officials said. Capitol police and other emergency response crews responded to the Capitol Complex after the power outage occurred at 11 a.m., according to Eric Veronikis, communications director with the Department of General Services. The outage, which...
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