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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.
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!”
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.
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 […]
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.
Country superstar Luke Bryan opens upcoming tour in Dauphin County
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– Country superstar singer Luke Bryan announced he’s starting his upcoming “Farm Tour 2024” in Dauphin County at Bow Creek Farm & Cattle Co. in Grantville on September 19. “We were caught off guard. It was unexpected,” Robert Hess, the owner of Bow...
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...
A true fish story: Marysville angler wins national title
Joshua Kauffman, a recent graduate of Susquenita High School, has brought national recognition to Perry County by winning the prestigious 2024 Abu Garcia High School Fishing National Championship, which was held June 19-21 at Lake Hartwell in Anderson, S.C. The Marysville native, along with his fishing partner Trent Carey of York Springs, emerged victorious in a fiercely competitive tournament, besting 249 other teams to secure the significant victory.
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...
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.
Meet the Meishans: Rare hog breed to make Lebanon Area Fair debut
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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...
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.
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.
York County SPCA seeks public's help to foster dogs amid power outage
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — The York County SPCA is reaching out to the public for assistance after a recent storm caused damage to power lines near the shelter, resulting in the loss of air conditioning and fans. The organization said it is urgently seeking individuals who can foster dogs...
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