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Fights during fireworks show at Dauphin County park lead to arrests
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Harrisburg police end fireworks show early, arrest 2 people with guns
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Harrisburg police end fireworks show early, arrest 2 people with guns
Harrisburg’s Fourth of July fireworks display was cut short on Thursday night after police in the area arrested a juvenile and an adult who they said had guns, according to Harrisburg spokesperson Matt Maisel. Throughout the fireworks show, officers were concerned about multiple individuals they suspected of having weapons,...
Harrisburg city invites hundreds to watch Fourth of July fireworks display: photos
Hundreds of people lined both the Walnut Street bridge and Riverfront park Wednesday night to watch what is said to be ‘the largest fireworks display in central Pa.’. The annual fireworks show at City Island ended the holiday by presenting it’s explosive and colorful variety display as it illuminated through the skies of downtown Harrisburg around 9 p.m.
Safety concerns involving firearms, firecrackers end fireworks show early
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The fireworks show in Harrisburg came to an early end due to safety concerns involving firearms and firecrackers in the crowd. The show, described as one of the largest displays in the Midstate, had begun at 9:15 p.m. “Due to safety concerns, we are ending...
'The Spot' still grills up smiles on City Island | Sports Spotlight
HARRISBURG, Pa. — For some students, FNB Field is a go-to place for a summer job once school is out. But it's not just students. It's where you can also find teacher, Eric Solomon. "The preparation in April and May looks a lot different than the preparation in June,...
Silent Night: Harrisburg Family Dollar neighbors confirm false overnight alarms have stopped
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The company promised to fix the problem. Then it sent contractors out to do that. But the big question after false alarms kept neighbors of the Family Dollar at 18th and Derry streets awake night after night for months: Would the alarms finally stop this time?
"I always feel like I'm in the service": Veterans battling PTSD around the 4th of July
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — The 4th of July is a celebration of our independence— but it’s also important to think of those who have protected those freedoms – and how our celebrations might trigger them. PTSD and other mental health conditions among veterans is a...
Suspect in custody after SWAT served warrant on 19th and Derry Streets, dispatch says
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A suspect is in custody after SWAT and police in Harrisburg served a warrant on 19th and Derry Streets, according to emergency dispatch. CBS 21 was on the scene, where you can see a SWAT vehicle and several officers. Emergency dispatch says there were...
Great PA News Quiz: High court rulings, Summer Olympics, and state budget work
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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich
Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!. For something new: LONG WEEKEND ALERT! Worth noting: Lots of great live music + outdoor events this weekend Things on my agenda this weekend: R&R; adults dinner out on Sunday!. For your weekend planning.
Harrisburg Family Dollar store fixes alarm system; neighbors look forward to good night’s sleep
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A day after the company promised to fix an alarm system that kept neighbors awake at night, in some cases for months, Family Dollar said — and an abc27 News crew on the scene confirmed — a contractor was working to fix the system. A company spokesperson said Wednesday two contractors […]
Big 190-seat Airbus planes coming to Harrisburg Int’l; airport expects July 4th to be second busiest ever
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — Some of the biggest passenger planes ever to serve Harrisburg International Airport will soon be flying here regularly. Beginning in August, American Airlines is scheduling as many as three daily flights on 190-seat Airbus A321 aircraft and two daily flights on 150-seat A320s to its hubs in Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth and […]
Lt. Gov. Davis hails gun violence efforts
In Harrisburg last week, Lt. Governor Austin Davis hosted a roundtable discussion with local and state leaders, representatives of law enforcement, community organizations and victim’s advocates to showcase the strategies and efforts that have resulted in Pennsylvania showing the second-biggest improvement in gun-related homicides. “Pennsylvanians deserve to be safe...
Harrisburg residents face fines up to $1,000 as police crack down on fireworks in the city
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa — Police in Harrisburg have reported a significant increase in fireworks over the past couple of years. This is due to a change in state law, allowing the sale of stronger consumer-grade fireworks, police said. As a result, more fireworks stores and stands have popped up,...
Bill to allow medical practice across state lines sent to Gov. Shapiro
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — In an effort to address healthcare worker shortages, Rep. Frank Burns created legislation that would allow interstate licensing compacts to become operational. That bill, H.B. 2200, was sent to the Governor Shapiro on Wednesday, July 3. The legislation would require applicants in healthcare professions to submit fingerprints as part of their […]
Sneaker convention will bring more ‘sole’ to the Harrisburg area
SneakerCon and Got Sole are two of the largest sneaker conventions in the U.S., often hosted in major cities like Chicago and New York City. Now, two young entrepreneurs want to help Harrisburg become another hub for reselling and collecting cool shoes. Jikorey Brantley, 25, and Brayden Creter, 19, are...
Harrisburg invests $200,000 in teen program for life skills education
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — In June, Harrisburg City Council passed a $200,000 fund that will go toward the Harrisburg Housing Authority’s (HHA) summer growth program, also known as the Environmental Teen Corps. The six-week program is open to 100 teens ages 13-16. The participants will clean up trash...
Home Repair Assistance Applications Now Open Until July 15
{HARRISBURG} – Home repair assistance applications are now available for city residents in need of making necessary improvements to their household. The application process has been extended until July 15, 2024 at 3 p.m. You can download applications by visiting the city’s dedicated Homeowner Occupied Improvement Program website.
Flood advisory for Dauphin and Perry counties Thursday evening
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory at 5:54 p.m. on Thursday in effect until 7:30 p.m. for Dauphin and Perry counties. The weather service comments, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," explains the weather service. "Turn around, don't drown...
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