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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.
3rd annual Independence Day weekend celebration held at Heroes Grove
LOWER PAXTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — As the Fourth of July weekend rolls on, a special event was held on Saturday in Lower Paxton Township to honor those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Dozens of people braved the heat to honor veterans and first responders on this Fourth...
‘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...
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.
What $500,000 can buy you in Dauphin County
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between June 24 and June 30. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Dauphin County, all of which featured homes under $500,000. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top...
Hersheypark hosts annual Fourth of July firework display
HERSHEY, Pa. — In Dauphin County, Hersheypark is celebrating Fourth of July weekend with fireworks. Families started filing into the parking lot hours early, trying to get the best seats to the show. For one family from Connecticut who makes the journey every year for the fireworks, this is...
Janet Jackson, Nelly to perform tonight at Hersheypark Stadium
HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) — Singers Janet Jackson and Nelly are performing at Hersheypark Stadium on July 6. Jackson’s show at Hersheypark Stadium on Saturday, July 6 at 8 p.m. is part of her ninth concert tour, “Together Again.”. Nelly will join Jackson tonight and for the rest...
Ben and Tim Day scholarships awarded
At a recent awards ceremony, graduating seniors from Hershey High School received scholarships funded by the annual Ben and Tim Day. Thirty-six students were presented with Ben Yupcavage and Tim Russell Memorial Scholarships. Students were selected based on academic achievement, leadership and service to community and church, as well as acceptance to an accredited four-year, two-year, or vocational institution. Each recipient received $1,000.
Justin Timberlake visits Hersheypark ahead of July 4 concert
HERSHEY, Pa. — Editor's note: The above video is from Jan. 2024. Justin Timberlake was in Hershey for a concert, but managed to squeeze in some time at Hersheypark before show time!. The popular singer posted a video on his Instagram, documenting his stop at the amusement park. On...
PennDOT Denies Several Personalized License Plate Applications Daily; Here Are Some of Them
PennDOT issues many vanity license plates annually, but it also rejects countless applications, from the puerile to the racist, according to a staff report from City & State Pennsylvania. Each application has to abide by a set of rules that ensure that they do not offend or confuse other drivers,...
Is MOD Pizza closing in Pennsylvania? Pizza chain in trouble
MOD Pizza is facing financial challenges and might close some locations to improve its capital structure, according to several published reports. The chain has a little more than 550 locations across the country, including in Delaware and Pennsylvania. Here’s what we know. Is MOD Pizza closing in Pennsylvania?. MOD...
New state law will offer added protections for victims of data breaches
Harrisburg, Pa. — A new state law will help protect consumers impacted by data breaches. Act 33 of 2024 requires an impacted organization to provide a free credit report and one year of credit monitoring to affected consumers. It also strengthens notification requirements and mandates notification of the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General if a data breach occurs in the Commonwealth, according to the state legislature. The new law received unanimous support in both the House and Senate, according to a capitol update. ...
Does Pennsylvania need to prepare for a drought?
Meteorologist Dan Tomaso from ABC 27 WHTM joined The Spark to update us on the upcoming weather. We are in another heatwave, and that could possibly impact Centra PA residents with a drought. “So let me go to a formal definition here. So, there’s something called a rapid onset drought....
The Biden campaign drafted questions for the president’s interviews on a pair of Black radio shows
CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — President Joe Biden ‘s campaign provided lists of approved questions to two radio hosts who did the first interviews with him after his faltering debate performance, both hosts said on Saturday. Biden’s Thursday appearances on Black radio shows in the critical states of Wisconsin...
Pa. budget talks continue into the weekend with lawmakers scheduled to return to Harrisburg
Harrisburg, Pa. — The June 30 deadline for Pennsylvania’s 2025 budget has come and gone without a funding deal, again. But despite staying mostly mum on details, all sides — the governor’s office, Senate Republicans and House Democrats — have expressed optimism that a deal is coming. Soon. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office in particular has kept its cards close to the chest. Asked multiple times to elaborate about specific components...
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