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Review: HARRISBURG FRINGE FESTIVAL DAY 2 at Various Harrisburg Venues
The second night of the Harrisburg Fringe Festival, Friday, July 19th gave audiences another night of wonderful artistic variety and talent. Check out this reviewer’s observations of five of the Friday evening performances. Cheaper Than Therapy: If you never thought a tuba could be a solo instrument, Matthew Murchison...
Planning to attend the 50th Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show? Here's what to know
In July 1975, local artists Bruce Johnson and Reed Dixon took their idea of holding an art show in Mount Gretna to John Wenzler, the then director of Chautauqua Summer Programs. Together they prepared the grounds for the first-ever Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show, now celebrating its 50th year. In...
Crews fight overnight garage fire in Cumberland County
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Firefighters put out a garage fire at an East Pennsboro Township home early Monday morning, according to emergency dispatchers. Crews were sent to the home on the 100 block of Sgrignoli Lane around 1 a.m. The blaze ended up being upgraded to a two-alarm...
Motorcyclist, 67, dead after crash with pickup truck in Cumberland County
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A Carlisle man died Friday after a motorcycle crash in Monroe Township. Pennsylvania State Police identified the crash victim as William Mack, 67. Mack was driving a Harley Davison motorcycle north on York Road when he tried to make a left turn onto Boiling...
Amanda Thome Survived 2 Shots To The Face, Dies In Crash
A content creator who is known for surviving two shots to the face died in a crash on PA Route 322 on Friday morning, July 19, Derry Township Police announced in a release on Saturday, July 20. Amanda Thome, 36, of Annville, became internet famous and a bit of a...
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro would bring a battleground state and political acumen to a national ticket
He’s only been Pennsylvania’s governor for a year and a half and just got his second state budget wrapped, but Josh Shapiro already had a national profile for some of the cases he prosecuted during his tenure as the state’s attorney general. Shapiro is one of the people considered most likely to join the Democrats’ […] The post Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro would bring a battleground state and political acumen to a national ticket appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Mack MD Electric semi truck gets to work at PITT OHIO fleet
Logistics and LTL shipping providers PITT OHIO are adding four Mack MD Electric commercial trucks to their Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania operations. With the addition of its new Mack MD Electrics, PITT OHIO will have 10 BEVs – a small part of its 930 Class 8 tractor and 475 Class 7 straight truck fleet (the majority of which is Mack/Volvo).
Hummelstown, Northeastern remain unbeaten in American Legion Baseball Region 4 showcase
Day 2 at the American Legion Baseball Region 4 Tournament brought a couple of surprises, none bigger than York County champ Northeastern handing Hampden Township (15-1-1) its first loss of the season. The Cumberland County champions opened a 3-1 lead in the top of the fifth before Northeastern rallied for...
Central Dauphin LHP Nate Payne inks deal with Miami Marlins
In the span of five weeks, Central Dauphin’s Nate Payne went from Mid-Penn Commonwealth Division MVP to All-State to professional baseball player. Payne, drafted in the 18th round by the Miami Marlins Tuesday, signed his pro contract with the big league club on Saturday. If you purchase a product...
Ratha Yatra Festival brings out hundreds to City Island
As a part of the weekend long Hare Krishna Festival of India, the 14th annual Ratha Yatra event took place on Saturday inviting several people into the city of Harrisburg to celebrate and participate in activities. The first day of the event began Friday evening which is known as Adhivas...
Community fundraises for Wiconisco man who lost medical equipment, home in fire
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — The Upper Dauphin area community came together for a fundraiser on Saturday, benefitting a paraplegic father who lost everything in a house fire, including his dog and thousands of dollars worth of medical equipment. Residents in the nearby town of Tower City held a pig...
Iconic 1958 Chevrolet Apache Restored for STA-BIL’s 60th Anniversary: A Unique Classic Truck Up for Auction
The enduring popularity of the Chevrolet Apache is a testament to the enduring passion of car enthusiasts. Introduced in 1958, the Apache served as the final act for the Task Force series and a brief introduction to the legendary C/K trucks. While its primary purpose was useful, the Apache’s production...
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