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Harrisburg ends firework display early due to ‘safety concerns’
The City of Harrisburg ended its Fourth of July firework display around 9:30 p.m. due to “safety concerns,” according to a post on the city’s Facebook page. The city’s Facebook message said, “Due to safety concerns, we are ending the fireworks early. Please exit the area calmly. We apologize, but we want to take precaution.”
Crash closes northbound lanes of I-81 in Dauphin County
A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 in Dauphin County is closing all northbound lanes, according to PennDOT and 911 dispatchers. PennDOT first listed the crash at 6:28 p.m. just over a mile north of exit 77 for PA 39 – Manada Hill/Hershey and said a shoulder was closed. However,...
29th Street bridge over I-83 near Harrisburg to close for over a year
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is reminding drivers the 29th Street bridge, which goes over Interstate 83 near Harrisburg, is scheduled to close for replacement starting on Monday, July 8. Weather permitting, the bridge will close Monday night and will not reopen until Nov. 12, 2025, according to a press...
Dauphin County restaurant inspections from June 16-31
The following Dauphin County restaurants were found to have violated Pennsylvania’s health and safety regulations between the dates of June 16-31, 2024. Inspections are overseen by the Department of Agriculture. The department notes that in many cases violations are corrected by the restaurant before inspectors leave. Fishers Delight. If...
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 […]
Paving project begins next week in Dauphin County; delays expected
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced that a roadway paving project is scheduled to begin next week in Dauphin County. According to PennDOT, a maintenance crew in Dauphin County is scheduled to begin paving a section of Route 443 (Fishing Creek Valley Road) in Middle Paxton Township next week.
River restoration group calls for removal of Harrisburg's Dock Street Dam
HARRISBURG, Pa (WHP) — It's been called a "drowning machine" after several incidents, and now one group is calling for the removal of a low head dam in the Susquehanna River. American Rivers, a group that seeks to restore rivers across the country, is proposing the removal of the...
"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...
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...
New program will offer free rides to local bar patrons, aims to deter drunk driving
A local organization is offering to be the designated driver for nights out downtown. The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (TCRPC) announced at a press conference on Tuesday the launch of its pilot program “Sober Ride Home,” which aims to lessen the number of impaired driving incidents by offering free rideshare vouchers for those consuming alcohol at local bars and restaurants.
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.
I-81 reopens after car carrier crash in Dauphin County
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A stretch of I-81 through Dauphin County has reopened after an extended closure caused by a multi-vehicle crash. The closure happened just before 6:30 p.m. and it is for northbound traffic from Exit 77: PA 39 – Manada Hill/Hershey and Exit 80: PA 743 – Grantville/Hershey, according to 511PA. A […]
Central Pa. company fined $60K for having kids do roofing work: OSHA
The U.S. Department of Labor has fined a Perry County company more than $60,000. Inspectors with the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration opened an investigation of S&L Roofing, Gutters and Siding after the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry notified the agency that the owner’s 12- and 14-year-old sons were doing roofing work.
Anti-discrimination Penn Hills Advisory Council commended for 'energy and drive'
Brittany Mellinger (from left), outreach coordinator for the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission; Shayla Holmes, vice chair of the Penn Hills Advisory Council; Chad Dion Lassiter, executive director of the commission; and Racquel Yiengst, vice chair of the commission attend the Advisory Council Summit on June 3 in Harrisburg. Courtesy of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission.
Pa. Game Commission looks to add thousands of more acres to game lands
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is considering the purchase of more than 7,000 acres of land to be part of various public game lands across the state and it’s considering a mineral and gas rights in Tioga County with bonus payments to the agency totaling more than $10 million. The...
Officials are urging people to stay safe on the water ahead of Independence Day
HARRISBURG, Pa (WHP) — As many prepare to celebrate Independence Day on the water, Harrisburg officials are urging the community to do so with caution. There are more than 4,000 unintentional drowning deaths every year in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It’s a...
Senate Majority Leader says state budget could be smaller than Governor Shapiro's proposal
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — State lawmakers are going home for the 4th of July without a finished budget. The spending plan is now three days overdue, but Democrats and Republicans hope to get it finished soon. Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman spoke Wednesday about the progress being made so...
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