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Hersheypark adding world's tallest ride of its kind next summer
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Hersheypark said a Twizzlers-themed ride is coming to the theme park next summer. In a news release on Tuesday, Hersheypark said Twizzlers Twisted Gravity will open in the summer of 2025. The news release said the pendulum attraction will be the "tallest Screamin' Swing in the world."The ride will be 1 minute and 10 seconds long, taking riders 137 feet in the air and reaching speeds of 68 miles per hour. Riders will also "experience multiple mind-bending zero G moments as they swing high above Spring Creek in The Hollow region of Hersheypark," the news release said. "We are thrilled to add a Twizzlers-branded Screamin' Swing to our unmatched ride portfolio next summer," Vikki Hultquist, vice president of Hersheypark & Entertainment Operations, said in the news release. "Twizzlers Twisted Gravity will provide our guests with the best of both worlds - the ultimate thrills and never-before-seen views of our Park's beautiful 121 acres as they soar to a record-breaking height and leave gravity behind." Hersheypark is the largest amusement park in Pennsylvania. It features more than 70 rides, a water park and a zoo.
Over $10k already raised for man hit and killed by tractor-trailer on I-81
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — The central PA community has quickly rallied behind the family of a young man who was tragically hit and killed over the weekend after stepping onto the road. |Tractor-trailer hits and kills person on I-81 in Cumberland County; coroner. In a GoFundMe posted by...
Officials build new wildlife viewing platform on Haldeman Island
(WHTM) — The state game commission opened a new way to take in the great outdoors. A new wildlife viewing platform officially opened on state game lands on Haldeman Island near Duncannon. Haldeman Island was always open to the public. The game commissions say the new platform provides visitors shelter, along with a great view. […]
The story of the Neo Nazi march in Harrisburg sure seems to have disappeared awfully fast
August 27 – After photos came out from pedestrians and bystanders on the streets of Harrisburg on Saturday of a Neo Nazi march of people in masks, wearing red shirts and shouting racist and anti-Semitic slogans, a whole lot of people wanted to know what on earth was going on.
Lions Club car show and barbecue will support community organizations
A variety of vehicles, food, entertainment and more will highlight the 23rd annual Cruise In and chicken barbecue hosted by the Elizabethtown Lions Club. The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rheems Fire Department, 350 Anchor Road, Elizabethtown. Registration for the car show will begin at 8 a.m.
Palmyra girls volleyball sweeps Hershey
Palmyra girls volleyball swept Hershey, 25-14, 25-15, 25-17 in Mid-Penn Conference Keystone Division action on Wednesday. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Man arrested for arson after fire at Gingerbread Man Bar in Carlisle; police
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — After weeks of searching, Carlisle Police say they have the man they believe caused a fire at a popular downtown bar in Carlisle. |Police in Carlisle investigating string of 'suspicious' fires. 45-year-old John Petonyak II is accused of setting fire to a nearby plastic...
Mom grieves again after murdered son’s grave marker stolen from Dauphin County cemetery
Jowanna Howze woke up to a series of missed phone calls and text messages last month, the kind of furious communication attempts that she hadn’t experienced since her son was fatally shot in Harrisburg six years ago. The news this time was nearly as shocking: A group of people...
Davenport Dominates at Port Royal’s Rumble by the River for $50K Victory 8/25/24
Jonathan Davenport led from start to finish at the Rumble by the River at Port Royal Speedway in Pennsylvania on Saturday night, securing a commanding win in the 50-lap A-main event with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Davenport, piloting the #49 car, took home a hefty $50,000 prize after holding off persistent competition throughout the race.
Man accused of kissing intellectually disabled person at Manheim Township group home
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A 58-year-old man is facing serious charges after allegedly sexually assaulting a person he was a caregiver for. The incident happened on the 1st block of Hampton Ln. at a group home after the victim told Manheim Township Police that Jeffrey Stotler had given her a "side hug" in the group's home living room, which then escalated to them "making out."
Harrisburg community wants action taken after 'group of neo-Nazis' came to the city
People around the State capitol heard chants of a group saying “white power” Saturday afternoon. The City of Harrisburg is calling the group ‘neo-Nazis’. In a video they can be seen carrying flags with swastikas and almost all of them have their faces covered. A very different message is heard today.
Penn State vs. West Virginia game features a renewed rivalry for two York County greats
YORK, Pa. — Penn State's season opener against West Virginia is the second year in a row that these two teams will meet to start the year. The anticipation for the matchup includes ties close to south-central Pennsylvania. Penn State QB Beau Pribula and West Virginia RB Jahiem White...
Best-selling author of ‘How Democracies Die’ to speak in Harrisburg
As Pennsylvanians and citizens across the nation prepare to vote this November, best-selling author Daniel Ziblatt is coming to Harrisburg to discuss his timely books: “How Democracies Die” and “Tyranny of the Minority.”. Ziblatt will be in conversation with former U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb of Pennsylvania’s 17th...
How Harrisburg is responding to the wave of warehouse construction
LOWER NAZARETH TWP., Pa. — What if the answer to managing warehouse development lies not along the highways and local roads that carry truck traffic, but instead at the state Capitol in Harrisburg?. Lower Nazareth Township Manager Lori Stauffer thinks the answer to managing the influx of development is...
Week 2 preview: West York and Red Lion face off, Central York travels to Manheim Township
One week down, nine to go. The opening of the 2024 YAIAA football season is over and done with, and now the regular schedule can truly begin. Teams are now in a groove; preparation is over and the schedule doesn't stop until October from here on out. ...
Elevator outage at Harrisburg apartment complex left residents stranded
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Residents at Linden Terrance Apartments told CBS 21 on Monday both elevators broke down. Some that live there use electric scooters or wheelchairs to get around, so taking the stairs wasn’t an option. “I’m in this chair. I can’t get upstairs, I’m stuck,” said...
Hershey’s Chocolate World announces upcoming Halloween treats and events
HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM)– Hershey’s Chocolate World is starting the Halloween fun early with the release of new seasonal treats and the return of their annual Trick-or-Treat Trail. According to Hershey, starting in September, Chocolate World is serving a selection of new spooky season-themed drinks, including KIT KAT Witches...
Man, 41, dead after crash in North Manheim Twp.
N. MANHEIM TWP, Pa. -- A 41-year-old man is dead after a crash in Schuylkill County Tuesday morning. It happened around 9:45 a.m. in the 100 block of Gordon Nagle Trail in North Manheim Township. The man was traveling northbound when his vehicle veered off the roadway and hit a...
BIG Comes to The Belmont Theatre Next Month
The Belmont Theatre will present BIG, The Musical on the Main Stage September 13-15 & 19-22. The classic 1987 motion picture fantasy that starred Tom Hanks bursts onto the stage in an unforgettable theatrical experience! Josh Baskin is sick of being an awkward kid. At a carnival, he makes a wish to the Zoltar machine to become “big.” To his shock, his wish is granted. After an understandably awkward beginning, Josh is forced to do “adult” things, like getting a job and a girlfriend. In the end, he discovers that there’s much more to being an adult than he bargained for and learns that we must all grow up at our own pace, in our own time. Complete with Zoltar, a giant floor piano, and high-energy singing and dancing, this TONY AWARD nominee for BEST MUSICAL has something for everyone!
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