FOOD & DRINK

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.

The following Dauphin County restaurants were found to have violated Pennsylvania’s health and safety regulations between the dates of July 8-14, 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. E Seven Food.

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...

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.

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.

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NORTH CORNWALL TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) — The new Chick-fil-A coming to Lebanon County will soon be opening its doors to the public. abc27 news reported back in November 2023 when the demolition of the former Golden Corral on 1147 Quentin Road was underway, to make room for a newly approved Chick-fil-A restaurant.

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.

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YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — The popular Hefty Lefty’s, which is most known for its grinders and hoagies, will soon be opening its doors at a new food hall in York County. Hefty Lefty’s is owned and operated by Mike Millek who first opened his sandwich shop back in 2018, inside the York Central Market, located at 34 West Philadelphia Street.

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...

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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...

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.

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. Dunkin Donuts, 2210 Old Trail Rd. Goldsboro, Follow-up, July 3. Pass. No violations. Rutter’s Farm Store #53, 2215 Old Trail Rd. Etters, Emergency Response, July 2. Pass. Facility is utilizing a high...

Artist Cynthia Mindy knew exactly what she wanted to create when the Dauphin County Department of Parks and Recreation announced the theme Nature Heals for its 2024 Art In The Wild exhibit in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s Wildwood Park. Mindy, an art educator and equestrian who also volunteers with therapeutic riding...

A relatively new Peruvian chicken chain based in Lancaster County served its final meals over the weekend. Frisco’s Chicken closed its four locations in Lititz, Mount Joy, Lancaster City and Willow Valley. A message posted last week by owner Francisco “Frisco” Gomez De La Torre at the restaurants read:...

YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A unique, first-of-its-kind food hall that has something for everyone will be opening in York County this year. Food halls have been becoming more popular but there’s not something like that in York so chef Ethan Greer figured that opening the Franklin Street Social in the area would be great […]

Tucked away in the Manchester Plaza strip mall is a tiny storefront serving up some of the best Dominican cuisine you’ll find in the area.  If you’re just driving by, you wouldn’t even know where to find Mi Rancho, Spanish for "my ranch." And even when you pull into the shopping plaza, you still...

HERSHEY, Pa. — We might be in the midst of another summer heat wave, but Tröegs Independent Brewing is already looking ahead to the fall. The Hershey-based brewery on Tuesday announced the release of Hopora IPA to usher in the fall season. Part of Tröegs' seasonal series, Hopora sits alongside three other seasonally rotating beers, including fan-favorites Field Study Summer IPA and Blizzard of Hops Winter IPA.