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Ostriches, Camels, & Zebras, oh my! | Penn National hosts unique racing event to draw interest into sport
EAST HANOVER, Pa. — A set of animals you don’t typically see racing around the track were at Penn National Race Course in Dauphin County on Friday. Penn National Race Course held its 9th annual Ostrich and Camel Race in East Hanover Township with a new addition of zebras, on this year’s race lineup.
‘The dogs have to drink a lot’: ‘Incredible’ 4 of 5 odds not a good thing for Dauphin County neighborhood without water
LOWER PAXTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) — Deborah Shue-Davies has lived in her Oxford Road house since 1988 and always took for granted turning on the tap would result in water flowing out. But this week?. “This has to be extraordinary,” Shue-Davies said. “I mean, the odds of losing the...
Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, and more performing tonight at Hersheypark Stadium
HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) — Singers Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson are performing at Hersheypark Stadium on July 7. Dylan and Nelson’s show at Hersheypark Stadium on Sunday, July 7 at 5 p.m. is part of their “2024 Outlaw Music Festival Tour.”. This year’s tour features a lineup...
Memorial held for man shot and killed near Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center
Harrisburg, Pa. (WHP) — A Steelton man shot and killed early Friday morning outside of the arts center was honored Saturday. The community gathered at his memorial site to release hundreds of balloons in his memory. It was an emotional day for many as yet another life was lost...
Stellar Collectibles has selection ready for booming collecting industry
YORK, Pa. — Collectibles are a hot commodity these days with a market set to boom, and Brent Morea is looking to help meet the demand. "I like seeing their faces when they look around, and I try to make it an array of different things," said Morea of when people visit his shop.
Liam Shaffer Drives 4 Runners Home In Mifflin County 14Us Victory Over Schuylkill
Liam Shaffer drove in four runs on three hits to lead Mifflin County 14Us past Schuylkill 18-1 on Saturday at 126 John Montgomery Ward Lane, Bellefonte . Shaffer doubled in the fifth inning, scoring two runs, and singled in the second inning, scoring one. Mifflin County got on the board...
Mom shares family’s experience at Harrisburg festival: ‘It wasn’t a safe thing’
The Lenington family of Lower Paxton Township, has been attending Harrisburg’s Fourth of July fireworks show for several years. However, after two distressing experiences at Riverfront Park in the last three years, the family does not plan to return for future events if the city cannot guarantee their safety.
Rare Dimes in Bucks County Could Be Worth up to $1,000
Coins missing a vital mintmark are not a dime a dozen. But these rare dimes circulating Bucks County could be worth $1,000. Coins missing a vital mintmark are not a dime a dozen. But these rare dimes circulating Bucks County could actually be worth $1,000, writes Greg Vellner for The Reporter.
McCormick meets with veterans in Lancaster County
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) — Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dave McCormick met with veterans in Lancaster on Friday morning to discuss issues facing the military community. McCormick, who served in the First Gulf War and earned a Bronze Star, said he feels “very connected to that group” of constituents. “I think our armed forces are struggling, […]
Big crowd flocks to Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course for annual ostrich, camel and zebra races
A hot summer Friday afternoon in the midst of a four-day holiday weekend proved the proper formula for a successful day at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course. A large and enthusiastic crowd turned out and jammed the Grantville racetrack for its annual ostrich and camel racing program, which this year included a zebra race and a meet-and-greet appearance by the Phillie Phanatic.
Watch: Pirates manager ejected after call that shocked both teams' broadcasts
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton was ejected at a pivotal point in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the New York Mets when he took exception to a strike call that was so bad, that it left both teams' broadcasters utterly baffled.With the Pirates trailing by three runs, outfielder Jack Suwinski was called to pinch hit with the bases loaded and one out in the bottom of the seventh inning. That at-bat resulted in him striking out on a 3-2 pitch from Reed Garrett. But that decisive swing only came after home plate umpire John Tumpane made two extremely bad strike calls earlier...
The Pirates Hit So Many Home Runs Last Night Against The Mets That They Ran Out Of Fireworks
Cool story. Bloggable though? You tell me. Rowdy Tellez and Bryan Reynolds became the first pair of teammates in MLB History to each hit two home runs, including a grand slam a piece. Tied a franchise record 7 home runs as a team, scoring all 14 of their runs from the long ball. And with Paul Skenes improved his rookie record to 5-0. But at the end of the day, I'd lean on the side of this being non-bloggable material aside from perhaps if we had a Pirates specific or MLB only writer. Besides, at 42-45, Pittsburgh is too low in the standings for me to be caring about!
Umpire Laz Diaz’s wide strike zone in Phillies-Braves game goes viral
Laz Diaz was behind the plate for Friday night’s game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves, and the umpire’s performance can be best described with two words — consistently bad. According to a calculation by Umpire Auditor, Diaz made a total of 14 incorrect ball/strike calls during the Phillies’ 8-6 win over the Braves... The post Umpire Laz Diaz’s wide strike zone in Phillies-Braves game goes viral appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Parker launches interfaith roundtable: 'We can’t do all of this by ourselves, so you all have to help us'
Mayor Cherelle Parker likes to get big groups of people together. An interfaith roundtable, launched last week, is the third roundtable she has convened — following a business roundtable and an inter-governmental roundtable.
The latest restaurant news for Conshohocken, Plymouth Meeting, and Lafayette Hill
The local restaurant scene in Conshohocken, Plymouth Meeting, and Lafayette Hill has had a couple of recent openings, closings, and several new places moving towards opening. There are also a handful of spaces available for restaurants to open. Below is the breakdown as of July 7th. — Recently Opened —
A Phillies-Braves trade war for longtime Atlanta target is brutal news for Braves
The Philadelphia Phillies are in control of the NL East regardless of the result of their weekend series against the second-place Atlanta Braves. Thanks to a hot start to the regular season, the Phillies have opened up a nine-game lead on Atlanta as we near the All-Star Break. However, with...
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