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Central Pennsylvania Pride Festival brings the Pride Parade back to Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– The annual Pride Festival of Central Pennsylvania will return to Harrisburg this weekend. According to event details, the event will be on July 27 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Soldiers Grove behind the State Capitol and will host vendors, speakers, and entertainment. Headlining the event this year is American Idol season 7 runner-up David Archuleta.
Sporting goods and outdoor recreation store coming to Dauphin County
Central Pennsylvania’s love of the outdoors and sports is attracting another brand to the region. Academy Sports & Outdoors plans to open a store at the Paxton Towne Centre in Lower Paxton Township. Township spokesman Jack Sherzer said Academy Sports submitted a building permit application and blueprints for the...
Harrisburg health vending machine offers free naloxone, personal care items, anonymously
A new device at UPMC Harrisburg brings healthcare to the community in a unique grab-and-go format. UPMC and Penn State College of Medicine officially launched a “Health to Go” vending machine, one of the first of its kind in the state, outside its emergency department. The vending machine,...
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro makes appearance at Central PA Pride Festival in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro shook hands, mingled with the crowd and spoke at the Pride Festival of Central PA on Saturday. "Especially to our trans children - I see you and I love you," Shapiro said to cheers and applause. "I say this not just as your governor, I say this as a father to four children - I have seen the way some of these politicians bully our children. And it is despicable. And I will stand up against any of them any day of the week."
Steve Miller band’s armed forces tribute is a hit in Hershey
The Steve Miller Band closed out its set during Thursday’s show at Hersheypark Stadium with a tip of the cap to the armed forces that had the crowd fired up. Performing ahead of Def Leppard and Journey on the night, the band played a few songs from its discography before turning its attention to those who have served in the armed forces.
Former York County garbage company Vice President allegedly embezzled $60K on concerts, alcohol, other items
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A former Vice President for a York County garbage collection company is being accused of embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from the business for years, according to police. York County Regional Police said Jeremy Knaub’s duties at Tiger Trash included keeping track of bank and credit information and he […]
Family-owned restaurant debuts in Cumberland County
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A new, family-owned restaurant that is owned and operated by four brothers recently opened its doors in Cumberland County. The Trindel Family Restaurant, located at 5001 East Trindle Road in Mechanicsburg, is owned and operated by four brothers who previously worked for a number of years at the West Manchester Diner, which is owned by their cousin.
Wildlife Adventure Center brings exotic animals to York State Fair
YORK, Pa. — For the first time ever, fair-goers will be able to see a sloth at the York State Fair this year!. Giant snakes, chameleons, alligators, crocodiles and monkeys will also hit the stage for shows this weekend. The Reptile and Wildlife Stage Show and Exhibit is a...
The end of the Hometown Hero Banners – for now
Bob Smith (left) and Bob “Bull” Warfel finished out the Hometown Heroes Banners project today with a total of 635 banners hung. Today marks the end of the Hometown Hero Banners project – for now. Bob Smith, who spearheaded the project, and Bob “Bull” Warfel, who hung the banners, are “hanging it up.” The last banner – number 635, of Charles E. Weigel, Sr., was hung at 9th & Locust today.
Train derailment reported in York County
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — A road is blocked off following a reported Norfolk Southern train derailment in York County. According to York County Emergency Dispatch, the incident happened along Wago Road and Locust Street in York Haven Borough. A spokesperson with Norfolk Southern confirmed to FOX43 that two cars...
It’s embarrassing the burned Broad Street Market hasn’t been rebuilt | Nancy Eshelman
It’s been a year and change since the fire at the Broad Street Market. The burned-out brick hulk remains just that. People in the know say rebuilding will take at least two years, maybe three. My money is on longer. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Higher prices greet York State Fair-goers
YORK, Pa. — Longtime visitors to the York State Fair have noticed a subtle difference over the past several fairs: The price of their food and accessories. Inflation over the previous three years has caused vendors to raise prices in some cases, or to bear more of the cost burden themselves.
National Hire a Veteran Day: Applying skills learned in service
ANNVILLE, Pa. — Jarrod Kuzmitsky, a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserve, has found success in civilian life after transitioning from military service to a career in information technology. “There is a reason I served, I love our country,” said Kuzmitsky. “My dad was a Marine in Vietnam and...
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