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Shapiro Celebrates Record Improvements in Susquehanna River and Chesapeake Bay Health
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro joined state officials on Tuesday to celebrate significant environmental improvements in the Susquehanna River and the Chesapeake Bay watershed. This announcement was made alongside Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley of the Department of Environmental Protection, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, and Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn.
Harrisburg City Council denies Front Street building demo, ceremonially names street to honor long-time volunteer
A proposal to demolish a building on N. Front Street in Harrisburg has been denied. Harrisburg City Council voted 4-2 on Tuesday to reject a proposed demo for 1511 N. Front Street, expressing concerns about taking down a building in the city’s historic district and replacing it with parking.
10 days after deadline, Pa. budget negotiations grind on behind closed doors
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are continuing state budget talks Wednesday, 10 days past the June 30 deadline. Gov. Josh Shapiro and party leaders are keeping closed-door conversations close to the vest.
Two Late Runs Not Enough in Sens' 5-2 Loss in Richmond
The Harrisburg Senators fell to the Richmond Flying Squirrels 5-2 Thursday night at The Diamond in Richmond. The Senators threatened with leadoff doubles to begin the 1st, 2nd, and 5th innings, but none led to a run. Richmond, however, capitalized on a leadoff double that sparked a five-run 6th inning to break the scoreless tie. The Sens finally got on the board with two runs in the 8th.
Tornado Watch Issued Until 9 PM for New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont
Syracuse, NY – The National Weather Service has issued Tornado Watch Number 517 for portions of upstate New York, northern and central Pennsylvania, and Vermont, effective Wednesday afternoon and evening. According to the NWS Storm Prediction Center, the watch is in effect from 12:05 PM until 9:00 PM EDT....
The Weekender Festival block party and NetWorth Summit to return to Harrisburg next month
Financial education meets fun at an upcoming event. The Weekender Festival on August 9 and 10, hosted by the Harrisburg Housing Authority (HHA), will feature a range of activities aimed at bringing the community together through entertainment and economic empowerment. The two-day, family-friendly festival kicks off on Friday, August 9,...
New 66-Home Community Planned for Former Levittown School Site
(Pictured above: former site of Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary school in Levittown ) The Middletown Township Planning Commission will consider a proposal for a new townhome community in Levittown. The Middletown Township Planning Commission will consider a proposal for a new townhome community at the site of the former Dwight...
Attending the Battle of Gettysburg Reenactment in Adams County
If you’re looking for information about attending the Battle of Gettysburg reenactment in Adams County, you’re in the right place!. Located just a mile outside of Gettysburg on the historic Daniel Lady Farm, this event features hundreds of Civil War reenactors recreating combat scenes from the famous battle that took place here July 1-3, 1863.
WellSpan Health Breaks Ground on Newberry Township Hospital
Meeting the demand for hospital-level care in a part of the region currently underserved, WellSpan Health, the leading healthcare provider in York County and Emerus, the nation’s leading developer of small-format hospitals, have broken ground on a state-of-the-art hospital in Newberry Township. “Establishing a hospital in northern York County...
Harrisburg woman dies after guided Alaska raft trip
A Harrisburg woman died in a rafting accident Sunday in Alaska, according to police. Alaska State Troopers said Deborah Burke, 65, died when the raft she was in rolled over and was pinned by a river current against landslide debris. Burke was on one of three rafts as part of...
Clarion Travel Plaza Opening Delayed, Staged Opening to Begin with Dunkin’
CLARION, Pa. (EYT) — The much-anticipated opening of the Clarion Travel Plaza in Monroe Township has been postponed. Initially slated for July 10, the plaza will now open in stages, according to a representative from GJAMS Clarion Holdings, LLC. The representative revealed that the first establishment to open will...
Gettysburg Bike Week begins amid sweltering heat
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Gettysburg Bike Week has begun with hundreds, and possibly thousands, of motorcyclists coming into the region for events and ceremonies. Through July 14, visitors should expect noise disruptions and congested parking around the battlefield and Eisenhower farm. Gettysburg National Military Park says noise disruptions are...
Connie L. Hutchison 1958-2024
Connie L. Hutchison, 65, of Gettysburg, PA passed away at the York Hospital after a long illness on Saturday, July 6, 2024 with her husband by her side holding her hand. Born August 25, 1958 in Gettysburg, she was the daughter of Alice (Kump) Black of Wenksville, PA and the late Charles F. Black.
Richard Allen “Rich” Young 1944-2024
Richard Allen “Rich” Young, 80, of Shippensburg, formerly of Easton, PA, passed away the evening of Monday, July 8, 2024 at UPMC West Shore. He was born on Thursday, May 11, 1944 in Riegelsville, PA, Bucks County, a son of the late George Allen and Ethel May (Kinney) Young. He married Karen M. Scott on September 4, 1982.
George Rummel Sr. 1931-2024
George Rummel Sr., age 93 of York Springs, passed away July 6, 2024 at home. He was born June 19, 1931 in Tyrone Township, Adams County, to the late Mervin R. and Etta Frances Rummel. He was widowed by his wife, Alda Harman. George worked in the sanitation department at...
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