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Press box at Millersburg stadium collapses in storm
MILLERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The press box at the Millersburg Athletic Field is in ruins after a storm rolled through Saturday night. Aerial photos show the structure’s remains lying in an under-construction playground, part of the new Millersburg Elementary School addition. The press box came down as gusty...
There's a new push to remove the Dock Street Dam in the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Susquehanna River is a favorite spot during the summer. While it can be a lot of fun, it can also be dangerous—especially near the Dock Street Dam in Harrisburg. This year, there's a new call to remove the dam to keep people safe. However,...
New clerk sworn in to head troubled Dauphin County courthouse recordkeeping office
County President Judge Scott Evans swore in Patti Sites to run the Clerk of Courts Office. The county’s chief judge named a temporary replacement Monday for the Dauphin clerk of courts, three days after the elected clerk fired a deputy clerk and she and another top aide abruptly quit before a hearing about mismanagement of the office.
Lebanon County bakery announces closure; space available for lease
PALMYRA, Pa. (WHTM) — A locally owned bakery that recently opened the doors to its first brick-and-mortar shop has now announced that they are closing it down. abc27 news reported back in January 2024 when Shay’s Bakery, which is owned and operated by Jonestown native Epiphany Shay, debuted its first brick-and-mortar storefront at the former Taste of Sicily, located at 132 East Main Street in Palmyra.
Governor Shapiro discusses budget delays
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Talks finalizing a state budget were ongoing Monday hours after the deadline passed. Still, Shapiro remained cheerful. It won't be long until there's something to announce, "Everybody has been working around the clock. We are deep in the Red Zone, and I expect that we will get this done very soon," he said.
'Tenty McTentface' among five finalists in Broad Street Market tent naming contest
HARRISBURG, Pa (WHP) — Harrisburg residents have a choice to make. After the Broad Street Market asked the community in May to come up with names for its newly opened tent, five finalists have been announced:. Tenty McTentface. Tent to Table. Little Broad Street Market. The Pavilion. The Farmer's...
Charter school will not reopen for 2024-25 school year
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A Midstate charter school announced this week that this past school year was its last. The Premier Arts and Science Charter School in Harrisburg voted Thursday to begin the “wind-down” process, as required by law. In a letter to the school community posted...
Historic Cumberland County church could soon be used for worship again, historical groups fighting to preserve property
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — A historic Cumberland County church currently owned by the state could soon change hands. Peace Church has sat at the corner of St. Johns Church and Trindle Roads in Hampden Township since 1798. “When you look around, it’s like stepping back 225 years," said Kevin...
Bill would require school employees be trained to identify, respond to seizures
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — School may be out for summer, but school legislation is making headlines. A new bill would require school nurses to be trained in identifying students who are having a seizure and develop an action plan for when it happens. The bill also requires the training...
The Enormous Antique Marketplace Of LeMoyne In Pennsylvania Will Bump Your Thrifting Game To 11
Remember treasure hunting as a kid? We dug in the dirt, lifted rocks to look underneath, and created stories about our imaginary adventures in search of gold. Treasure hunting takes on a whole new meaning in adulthood as we map out the antique shops in Pennsylvania and decide at which we’re most likely to find gems, some that may even evoke memories of those childhood adventures. Whether you’re looking for something in particular or just enjoy browsing, you’re sure to score a few treasures at this massive antique marketplace in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania.
The Medical Minute: Let the Experts Handle the Independence Day Fireworks
HERSHEY, Pa. — The annual tradition of pops, bangs, and light shows that celebrate the July 4 holiday often results in an altogether different holiday tradition nobody wants — fireworks-related injuries. In 2023, the Consumer Product Safety Commission reported an estimated 9,700 injuries involving fireworks in the U.S....
Due to incorrect mapping, delivery isn’t dependable in parts of Duncannon
Duncannon resident Tina Hayes raised concerns at the borough council June 18 meeting about delivery issues faced by residents at the Schoolhouse Building due to incorrect address mapping. The building’s address is associated with the building name rather than a street name, causing GPS systems and databases to reroute deliveries, including critical medications, to the wrong location. Hayes requested assistance in obtaining a street address with apartment numbers to resolve the issue.
From the WGAL Vault: Boat, 2 dummies and a camera demonstrate the danger of Harrisburg's Dock Street Dam
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Low head dams are a deadly hazard on rivers throughout Pennsylvania. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, low-head dams have caused the deaths of more than 1,400 people. Tonight on WGAL News 8 at 6 p.m., 8 On Your Side Investigative Reporter Anne Shannon looks...
Drought emergency declared in Duncannon
In the midst of a heat wave and multiple 90-degree days, Duncannon last week declared a drought emergency. The declaration, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), limits the nonessential use of water. Water uses prohibited are:. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Pennsylvania LGBTQ center hires new executive director
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Central Pennsylvania LGBTQ Center has a new executive director. Amber Roadcap, of Harrisburg, has been hired as the Center’s newest executive director. A graduate of Penn State University, Roadcap brings more than a decade of experience advocating for LGBTQ people across Pennsylvania, including...
PennDOT license and photo centers to close for Independence Day
Harrisburg, Pa. — PennDOT is reminding all Pennsylvanians that driver's license and photo centers, including the full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Many of PennDOT's products and services including forms, publications, and training manuals are available on the DMV website: www.dmv.pa.gov. Online services are available at all times and include license, ID, and vehicle registration renewals; driver-history services; changes of address; driver's license and vehicle registration restoration letters; fee payments; ordering license and photo ID duplicates; REAL ID pre-verification; and driving exam scheduling. There are no additional fees for using online services. A full listing of planned PennDOT license center closures is available online.
Philly students rally for more school funding at state capitol as budget debate grinds on
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.Students from 17 Philadelphia high schools rallied at the state capitol in Harrisburg last week to demand that lawmakers provide adequate support to their underfunded public schools.The roughly 40 students who participated in the rally were part of a Youth Leadership Fellowship at PhillyBOLT — which stands for Building Our Lives Together — to learn how to create change in their communities through field trips and curriculum. They also went on a similar trip to the city in May to stress the importance of school...
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