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Mold on interior of ice machine: Lebanon County restaurant inspections, July 8, 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. K-ville Hotel & Tavern, 2647 Heidelberg Ave. Kleinfeltersville, Complaint, June 28. Pass. No violations. Game Time Fun, 10 S. 22nd St. Lebanon, June 26. Pass. Food facility does not have available sanitizer...
Code Orange alert issued for Tuesday, July 9 across central Pa.
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Code Orange Air Quality alert has been issued for most of central Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has forecasted the action day for Tuesday, July 9 for the Philadelphia and central Pennsylvania regions. Counties under the alert include Cumberland, Dauphin, Lebanon, Lancaster and...
UPDATE: President Biden to join campaign event in Harrisburg at 3:15 p.m. today
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — More details have been released on President Joe Biden’s visit to Harrisburg today. According to a source from ABC, President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will arrive in Harrisburg at 2:50 p.m. today, July 7, to participate in a campaign event from 3:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Lykens Borough residents concerned with drought conditions
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– Lykens Borough authority issued a Mandatory water restriction in Lykens Borough and Wiconisco Township on Sunday, and residents are concerned. According to Lykens Borough authority, the water restriction was put in place due to a lack of rainfall in the area. Lykens Borough residents voiced their concerns on the matter to abc27 news.
An antiquated system is to blame for Dauphin County Clerk of Courts office turmoil | PennLive letters
Before anyone blames the elected Clerk of Courts (who recently resigned), it is important to look at the situation she walked into upon taking office. Her election to a county row office was part of a tradition that goes back centuries to colonial times when all communication in that office was handwritten and the volume of work was a fraction of what it is today. Back then, electing an administrator made sense.
Annville Twp. commissioners to review panhandling and loitering ordinance
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Steelton neighborhood makes the most of summer heat at first annual block party
Steelton, Pa. (WHP) — The heat isn’t keeping one neighborhood in Steelton from enjoying some summertime fun. Local group, Kartier, hosted its first annual Fourth of July summertime kickback event at Bailey St. Park on Saturday. From basketball games to bouncy houses to blasting music, there was plenty...
Fort Indiantown Gap to host artillery & demolition training this month
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Veterans and first responders honor, celebrate Independence Day
LOWER PAXTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) — Independence Day festivities and ceremonies continued through Saturday across the Midstate. The Independence Weekend Family Celebration was held at Heroes Grove in Lower Paxton Township. It’s a chance for the community to come out and honor veterans and first responders. “We are...
Abuse and neglect investigations of aging Pennsylvanians are woefully slow. The results can be devastating.
This story will be highlighted in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life. Sign up for free here. Christiana Blake’s fever had been raging for days. On that day in early April last year, a doctor who examined her at an outpatient center became concerned that a family member was refusing...
Homes at or under $250,000 in Cumberland County
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Cumberland County, here's what sold for or under $250,000 between June 24 and June 30. Below, we provide an overview of the top 10 properties in each area, chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces.
Greetings to all honorable Harrisburg City Council members | PennLive letters
I would like to draw attention to the hundreds of construction workers in Harrisburg performing a multitude of jobs. None of them appear to be a part of any local union. Since the New Federal Courthouse was built, our community was forced to sit and watch outsiders come in and build without any of our own qualified and skilled laborers. We staged several protests at the 6th and Reily Street courthouse site. Now, we have a city full of contractors and specialists in all areas of construction.
Groundbreaking Celebrates Start of Construction on Penn State Health Cancer Center
Penn State Health held a groundbreaking ceremony on June 26 to celebrate the start of construction on the fit-out of the Penn State Health Cancer Center. The new 43,000-square-foot cancer center is located at Hampden Medical Center in Enola, Pennsylvania. It is expected to pen in October 2025. Consolidating existing...
Pennsylvania State Capitol evacuated after bomb threat Saturday
HARRISBURG, Pa. (CBS) -- The Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg was evacuated over the weekend due to a bomb threat, a state spokesperson confirmed Saturday.According to Eric Veronikis with the PA Department of General Services, police evacuated the Pennsylvania Capitol Complex and Judicial Center on July 6 after a bomb threat was emailed to all members of the House of Representatives and Senate."The Capitol Police immediately worked with House and Senate security, as well as the Office of the PA Courts, to issue an immediate evacuation notice to those in the buildings," Veronikis said in a statement.Capitol Police...
The 1,360-Foot Lazy River In Pennsylvania Where You'll Find Us All Summer Long
Summer’s hottest days mean we’re all on the hunt for the best way to stay cool. Some of us (raising hand) prefer to sit in front of a fan on full-blast in the A/C while others live for soaking up the sun and cooling off in the water at the beach or our favorite waterpark. Even if you’re like me and usually prefer the A/C, add a float down this lazy river in Hershey, Pennsylvania, to your summer to-do list. It’s one of the most relaxing days to stay cool on a scorching day.
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...
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