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Mercer County Food Bank opens new location
HERMITAGE, Pa. (WKBN) – A new food pantry affiliated with the Mercer County Food Bank is opening in Hermitage. The pantry is in collaboration with Gentle Shepherd Church of the Nazarene. It will offer shelf-stable foods, produce and meat. “The opening of this food pantry is part of the...
Pa. school board leader apologizes for Trump shooting Facebook remark
Carlisle Area School Board president Paula Bussard publicly apologized Thursday night for a social media comment that offended several community members still reeling from the July 13 assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump. Bussard had responded Sunday to a friend’s attempt to make a joke about Trump rallies...
Motorcyclist killed in Cumberland County crash
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — One man is dead after a crash in Cumberland County Friday afternoon. The Cumberland County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as William Mack, 67, of Carlisle. They said he was headed northbound on a motorcycle on Route 74 in Monroe Township and turned left onto Route 174, crossing paths with […]
Friends of Hopewell Furnace to hold evening yoga classes at historic site
UNION TWP., Pa. – The Friends of Hopewell Furnace will hold two evening yoga classes, on July 20 and August 17, at Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site in Union Township. These sponsored events are free to the public and support the Healthy Parks Healthy People movement, founded on the idea that parks can be gateways to good health for both people and the planet.
Secret Service’s Lack Of Red Dot Pistol Optics Puzzles SWAT Officers
In the moments after a bullet nearly killed former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, he was surrounded by U.S. Secret Service (USSS) agents who then whisked him away to a nearby armored suburban. In the chaotic aftermath of the assassination attempt, images of the agents wielding Glock 19 GEN 5 MOS (Modular Optic System) 9mm pistols began to emerge. On closer inspection, these Glocks did not feature red dot-type optical ‘reflex’ sights, an upgrade that is now common even among small local police departments and across the civilian firearms marketplace.
New ‘Tex-Mex’ restaurant debuts in York County
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A new quick-service, ‘Tex-Mex’ restaurant recently made its debut in Western York County. The new Poblano Tex-Mex Grill in York is owned and operated by Pablo Ayala, who officially debuted his new quick-service Mexican restaurant back on Wednesday, July 17. Poblano Tex-Mex Grill is located at 2150 White Street suite […]
Tollbooth Antiques Warehouse Destroyed By Fire (Photos)
An antique warehouse has been destroyed in a massive alarm fire, multiple companies announced on Friday morning, July 19. The Columbia Borough Fire Department was called to the blaze at the 2-store warehouse building that houses Tollbooth Antiques in the 200 block of Chestnut Street around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 18.
Zelienople to investigate tree cutting by developers
Planned tree cutting in Zelienople sparked concern among property owners Thursday, July 18, with some people claiming that developers for the Glade Run development project violated an ordinance. Jim Hulings, of Harmony, said the number of cut trees was likely “in the hundreds.”. “Tomorrow it’ll be a desert,” he...
Six-figure earners multiply at PPS, while Black employee paychecks lag behind
(Illustration by Natasha Vicens/PublicSource) An annual analysis of salaries at Pittsburgh Public Schools shows trends in increased earnings, racial wage gaps and staffing issues. “PublicSource is an independent nonprofit newsroom serving the Pittsburgh region. Sign up for our free newsletters.”. by Lajja Mistry, PublicSource. July 18, 2024. Salaries continue to...
Hefty Lefty's: Popular Central Market sub shop to open a second location in Red Lion
Hefty Lefty's, a business located in Central Market known for their hoagies and cheesesteaks, announced this week that they will be opening a second location in the soon-to-be Franklin Street Social food hall in Red Lion. The stand went viral this year for their signature method for making hoagies, where...
Sanitizer stored next to hot dog buns: Lancaster County restaurant inspections, July 19, 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, mobile food facility Type 3, 7 Snyder Hill Road, Lititz, July 12. Pass. Counter, abutting window ledge and screens in the food prep area, with a buildup of old food and old food residue and needs to be cleaned. Hand-wash sink not draining properly and needs to be repaired. Air return vent above ovens with a buildup of static dust and needs cleaning.
Cyber outage causes disruptions for UPMC, WellSpan; patient care, appointments not impacted
Two of the region’s largest healthcare and hospital systems on Friday reported some disruptions as a result of the massive global technology outage that had brought to a standstill airlines, banking, TV broadcasts and other businesses and services around the world. However, both UPMC and WellSpan Health said that...
Dauphin County Democratic chairwoman says she won’t resign
The chairwoman of the Dauphin County Democratic Committee said she has no plans to resign, despite a letter signed by five elected Democrats calling for her to do so. In a statement issued late Thursday night, Harris said she never received the letter but learned of it through inquiries from news organizations.
Pirates to play to sellout crowd for game one of Yinzerpalooza vs. Phillies
The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to kick off the second half of their season on Friday night against the Philadelphia Phillies, in what is shaping up to be a packed stadium for the first night of Yinzerpalooza weekend. The Pirates ended the first half of their season with a .500...
Hoagie Wars Season 1: A winner is declared (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
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ABC 27 sports anchor announces departure: ‘I truly feel proud of the work I’ve done here’
One of the familiar faces on abc27 News has announced he will be leaving the station. Jared Phillips, a sports anchor and reporter with the Harrisburg-based ABC affiliate, announced this week on social media that he would be moving on. “My time at abc27 News is wrapping up, and I...
11 crews called to Dauphin co. hardware store fire
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa (WHP) — A family-owned hardware store in Elizabethville is recovering after a fire broke out early Friday morning. The blaze broke out at Kratzer Hardware in Dauphin county, located in the 400 block of West Main Street in the Elizabethville Borough, according to emergency dispatchers. In...
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