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September Is When Wawa and Sheetz Will Officially Collide
A Wawa store is expected to open in September in central Pennsylvania and the heart of Sheetz territory. Wawa is slated to open its first Dauphin County store in Middletown, Central Pennsylvania, on Sept. 18. Its part of a vanguard of 40 Wawa locations planned in that region by 2030.
Pink and black moldlike substance on ice machine: Dauphin County restaurant inspections, July 17, 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. Auntie Anne’s @ Harrisburg International Airport, 1 Terminal Dr. Middletown, July 6. Fail. The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Food employees observed in prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Hat was then corrected on sight, but no beard covers available. Observed food ingredient storage containers (bins), in the front and back areas, are not labeled with the common name of the food. Food dispensing utensils in the set of three rolling bins of spices observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the small True walk-in cooler in the front prep area, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Observed three lids on the set of rolling floor bins located in prep area, are not in good repair or condition and are in need of replacement. Observed pink and black mold-like substance on the interior crash bar of the large ice machine in the back area and is not clean to sight or touch. Observed two hot mitts that were extremely dirty and coming in contact with food. Corrected on sight. Observed salt shaker that is extremely dirty and coming in contact with salt dispensed. Observed a large floor fan in the front prep area with accumulation of static dust and flour and in need of cleaning. Observed the exterior of the Amana microwave, in the front prep area, with accumulation of dried food debris and in need of cleaning. Observed a set of three large rolling bins in the front prep area and one large white rolling bin in the back area with accumulation of food debris on the exteriors and in need of cleaning. Observed single-service, single-use articles (a case of 22 ounce cups) stored in back dry storage area directly on the floor, and not 6 inches above the floor. Mops are not being hung to air dry.
Pitbull ‘Party After Dark Tour’ at Hersheypark Stadium: Where to buy tickets
There’s a party coming to Hershey in late summer that you don’t want to miss. Pitbull will bring his “Party After Dark Tour” to Hersheypark Stadium with T-Pain on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. Opening will be SiriusXM Globalization DJs. Pitbull’s latest album, “Trackhouse,” was released in...
New PA Lottery drawing offers $305,000 in prizes
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Lottery opened a new drawing to players Wednesday with prizes totaling $305,000. Campfire Cash Second-Chance Drawing is now open for players to submit both winning and non-winning tickets from a licensed Lottery retailer, excluding tickets purchased online. Eligible players have the chance to receive prizes up to $50,000 and as low as $100 online play.
Harrisburg International Airport issues statement on ground stop
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– Harrisburg International Airport (HIA) issued a statement regarding today’s CrowdStrike outage that grounded planes worldwide. HIA said, “Attention travelers: Due to the CrowdStrike outage, numerous flights are experiencing delays or cancellations. Please stay updated by checking your airline’s app for the latest information. Safe travels!”
Luke Bryan to perform at Dauphin County farm
Country star Luke Bryan will trade the arena stage for a Dauphin County farm in September. He chose Bow Creek Farm & Cattle Co. in Grantville to round out his 2024 "Farm Tour" schedule. This year will be Bryan's 15th of setting up stages in the fields of local farms to give back to the community.
Meet some new animal faces, a sloth, alligator and marmoset, at the York State Fair
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — With the York State Fair now underway, people are out and about enjoying the festivities that includes some familiar ,and different, animal faces. Who ever said learning can’t be fun? The animals are there to teach attendees facts about wildlife, and while you may not see a elephant or a […]
Local actor shares memories of Bob Newhart, friend and colleague: ‘I loved the man’
Harrisburg resident William Sanderson was eager to share his memories of working with actor and comedian Bob Newhart, who died on July 18 at the age of 94. “Anything I can do for Bob,” Sanderson said. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
Pennsylvania Lottery payouts back on track after computer system upgrades
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Lottery says it is back on track when it comes to payouts after a computer upgrade caused delays in May. Lottery Spokesperson Ewa Swope said timelines are back to normal. She said the Lottery hadn’t upgraded their computer system in 16 years.
Stevie Nicks’ rescheduled show in Hershey: Where to buy tickets
Stevie Nicks was supposed to perform at Hersheypark Stadium on June 15. She did not because of an illness within her band. The concert was postponed just a few hours before the performance. It has been rescheduled, however, and fans can still buy tickets to the Saturday, Sept. 28, show.
Journey and Def Leppard in Hershey next week: Where to find the cheapest tickets
Fans will have three opportunities to see the Journey and Def Leppard co-headlining tour in Pa. One of those is right here in our backyard - on Thursday, July 25, at Hersheypark Stadium. On Tuesday, July 23, they will perform at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia; and on Saturday, July...
From hip-hop to country - Post Malone in Hershey ‘F-1 Trillion’ tour: Where to buy tickets
Post Malone and country music may not seem like they go together. But, they do. They really do. The hip-hop singer has been making headlines in recent months for his country music and collaborations with superstars including Morgan Wallen, Blake Shelton and Luke Combs. On Tuesday of this week, he...
Foo Fighters in Hershey: Where to get the cheapest last-minute tickets
The Foo Fighters “Everything or Nothing Tour” is sold out. But, that doesn’t mean you can’t buy tickets to the band’s concert on Tuesday, July 23, at Hersheypark Stadium. Today, the cheapest tickets on secondary market sites are $66 on SeatGeek. Tickets on Vivid Seats...
Meet the Meishans: Rare hog breed to make Lebanon Area Fair debut
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Serenity House To Be Performed at Harrisburg Fringe Festival
BALTIMORE (July 15, 2024) – “Serenity House: From Addiction to Deliverance,” penned by Baltimore native Ursula V. Battle, will be performed at this year’s Harrisburg Fringe Festival. The performances will take place Saturday, July 20, 2024 (7:10 p.m.) and Sunday, July 21, 2024 (4:50 p.m.) at Narçisse Theatre Company, located 312 Chestnut Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The performance is a production of Battle Stage Plays.
Silantra Asian Street Kitchen opening with BOGO deal
Silantra Asian Street Kitchen is marking its arrival in the Harrisburg region with a promotion. To celebrate the opening today, July 19, the restaurant at 3499 Carlisle Pike in Hampden Township is offering buy-one-get-one free bowls and bings. The deal is available July 19-21. Owners Sam and Cindy Guo, who...
Foo Fighters, Journey, Def Leppard, Ludacris and more concerts coming to our area
Concert season is under way, and there’s quite a lineup of artists headed for Hershey and York in the next few weeks. A number of those artists will be performing at the York State Fair, which runs from July 19-28. And notably, the artists performing at the York State Fair include two groups from central Pennsylvania, Breaking Benjamin and Halestorm.
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