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Duo steals ‘large sums’ of money in driveway sealcoating scam in Perry County, Troopers investigating
PERRY COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Two men stole a lot of money when they scammed someone about having work done to their driveway, and Troopers are asking for the public’s help in trying to find them. State Police at Newport said in a report, Troopers were contacted after 3 a.m. Tuesday for a scam that […]
River restoration group calls for removal of Harrisburg's Dock Street Dam
It's been called a "drowning machine" after several incidents, and now one group is calling for the removal of a low head dam in the Susquehanna river. American Rivers, a group that seeks to restore rivers across the country, is proposing the removal of the Dock Street Dam in Harrisburg. This comes after another close call rescue at the dam just a few weeks ago.
Police 'Justified' In Shooting Bryan K. Horton, Jr.: DA
Bryan Keller Horton Jr., a 39 convicted felon drug dealer living in Harrisburg "made a series of aggressive movements indicating that he had a gun and was going to use it," when Harrisburg Bureau of Police officers tried to arrest him on June 22, 2024. Horton was wanted on yet...
Harrisburg Family Dollar responds to noisy overnight false alarms
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — He doesn’t shop there often, but for most of the nearly a decade the Family Dollar store at 18th and Derry has been across the street from where Mohamed Kharabiesh lives, he felt it sure beat the vacant lot it replaced. “But now I...
PALE ERECTIONS: THE MONUMENTS PLAY To Be Presented At The Open Stage Studio Theatre
Pale Erections: The Monuments Play, a play by Gettysburg native Kramer Hardman, will be performed at the Open Stage Studio Theatre (25 N Court Street, Harrisburg, PA 171015) for three performances only. Part of the 2nd Annual Harrisburg Fringe Festival, Pale Erections will play on July 18 at 7:20PM, July 20 at 3:50PM and July 21 at 4:10PM.
Officials are urging people to stay safe on the water ahead of Independence Day
Many will be celebrating the Independence Day on the water. The Susquehanna River is just one of the many bodies of water people will come and enjoy their long weekend on. Harrisburg officials want you to be aware if you decide to hit the water. “One day he’s here the...
Body pulled from Susquehanna River in 1990s cold case identified
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A body from a 1998 cold case, found in the Susquehanna River in central Pennsylvania, has been identified with the help of advancements in DNA, officials announced. In a news release, the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office announced the identity of the body that was pulled from the Susquehanna River in […]
The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg opens new fitness center to the community
A new gym in Harrisburg offers something for everyone. The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg recently opened its new Symons Family Fitness Center at its Alexander Grass Campus for Jewish Life. The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg moved into the Alexander Grass Campus at 2986 N. 2nd St. in August...
Man Arrested for Stabbing in Cumberland County
Harrisburg resident Amgad Hanna, 30, is currently being held in Cumberland County Prison following his arrest for allegedly stabbing a woman late Friday night. The incident occurred in the first block of Gettysburg Pike, Upper Allen Township, shortly after 11 p.m. Upper Allen Township Police were called to the scene...
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities announces new president and CEO
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) has announced a new top official, following nearly three decades under the same leadership. Jennifer Doyle, who has worked for the organization in several roles, will take over as the new president and chief executive officer for TFEC. Doyle fills the position left open...
Die-hard college football fans could have their ashes interred at this stadium
Those who want to take their love of their favorite sports team with them to the great beyond might get a kick out of this idea. Barbara Weitz, a regent for the University of Nebraska, came up with an interesting way to raise money for the school by building a columbarium (a room or building with niches for funeral urns to be stored) under the football field, where lifelong Cornhusker fans can have their ashes interred.
Newly unveiled bills aim to modernize access to PA Treasury
(WJET/WFXP) – A new package of bills has been unveiled that aims to modernize access to the Pennsylvania Treasury. On Monday, July 1, State Representative Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie) unveiled the Modernizing Access to Treasury and Housing Act, or MATH Act. The MATH Act is a package of four bills intended to increase accessibility in the housing […]
Logan Schuchart wins Pa. Speedweek 410 sprint car feature at Grandview Speedway
Logan Schuchart of Hanover outdueled defending Pa. Speeweek champion Anthony Macri of Dillsburg Tuesday night to take the checkered flag in the Hodnutt Cup 410 sprint car feature at Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville. The Hodnutt Cup victory at Grandview was Schuchart’s first of the Pa. Speedweek series and earned him...
Fourth of July Radio Specials
As you celebrate our nation’s independence on July 4th, we hope you’ll enjoy these specials on WITF 89.5 & 93.3. The founders left three groups out of the Declaration of Independence: Black Americans, Indigenous peoples, and women. This is how they responded. A few years ago, Civics 101,...
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