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Harrisburg Fringe Festival welcomes artists for the second year
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Harrisburg's Fringe Festival returns Thursday night for its second year. The event gives artists from all different mediums and backgrounds the space to share their work. The shows include live entertainment, unique theatre experiences, kid-friendly shows and activities, visual art displays and more. All the shows...
Harrisburg-area Verizon Wireless stores giving away free backpacks
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– Verizon Wireless stores nationwide are giving away $3 million worth of backpacks for free at its 12th annual “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” on Sunday, July 28. According to Round Room, an authorized Verizon retailer hosting the event, school supplies cost families an average of...
Experience hard-hitting action wrestling action at Red Rose Rumble 2 in Lancaster
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM)– International wrestling stars and local champions are going head-to-head at Three Legacies Wrestling’s (3LW) Red Rose Rumble 2 event on August 3 at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster City. According to 3LW, Red Rose Rumble 2 is a family-friendly show featuring a night of hard-hitting...
Wilson College Announces Common Hour Lecture Series Schedule
Wilson College announced the 2024-25 schedule for its Common Hour lecture series dedicated to fostering inquiry and conversation across the campus community. The Common Hour event series is open to the public and will be held throughout the academic year. This year, the fall Common Hour sessions will coincide with...
New Economic Development Funding Helps Sites Like Bethlehem Steel | WDIY Local News
Governor Josh Shapiro joined local leaders this week on the former site of Bethlehem Steel to promote his new economic development strategy. Senator Lisa Boscola highlighted Bethlehem as an example of the government coming together with businesses, which will be accomplished further thanks to the new budget. “For over a...
$5.9M in Tax Credits to Boost Affordable Housing in Philadelphia
HARRISBURG, PA — Senator Vincent Hughes has announced substantial funding for affordable housing in Philadelphia’s 7th district. Over $5.9 million in Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) will support four new rental housing projects, bringing 163 affordable units to the area. Of these, 39 units will be accessible for individuals with disabilities. The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency will manage these tax credits.
Here’s how District 3 football alums rate in EA College Football 25
With the return of the beloved video game series, EA College Football 25 is the first game in the franchise to actually have players’ names included, thanks to the new NIL rules in collegiate sports. That means that we can now take a look at former high school stars...
Jury To Get Case In Huntingdon County Homicide Trial
After hearing from the prosecution’s DNA expert on Tuesday, the defense called their own DNA expert to the stand. Officials say that both sides will now prepare to give their closing arguments first thing Thursday Morning. 50 Year old Morico Johnson is accused of killing 22 year old Christine...
Shady Maple Smorgasbord continues to thrive, serving thousands each day
LANCASTER, Pa. — In a day and age where all-you-can-eat buffets are declining in popularity, one spot in Lancaster County is thriving. Shady Maple Smorgasbord in East Earl Township is having its best summer yet, feeding over 8,000 hungry customers each day. “The food is excellent here at Shady...
Pride parade returns to Harrisburg LGBT festival after 12-year absence
After over a decade of absence, the Pride Festival of Central Pa. is bringing back the Pride parade as a part of its annual celebration. The parade debuted in 2006 and quickly became an important staple in the festival’s lineup. In 2011, however, it was canceled due to permit issues with the city of Harrisburg, according to the festival’s website.
Trinity’s Will Detar, Northern Lebanon’s Aaron Seidel win national wresting titles at 2024 Fargo finals
Trinity’s Will Detar and Northern Lebanon’s Aaron Seidel led a contingent of nine Pennsylvania wrestlers who garnered national titles Wednesday nifht at the Junior and 16 and under wrwstling nationals in Fargo, N.D. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
Pleasant start to weekend, rain chances return next week
EVENING: Scattered clouds and comfortable. Temperatures in the 80s. TONIGHT: Clearing skies, comfortable. Low 66. FRIDAY: Mostly sunny, low humidity. High 85. Dry air is beginning to filter into the Midstate this evening, allowing comfortable conditions for an evening and overnight plans. Friday will be one of our nicest days...
Another jet ski abandoned on Philly street with same name written on its side
PHILADELPHIA - More questions arise as the mystery of Philadelphia's abandoned jet skis deepens. A second jet ski was dumped illegally on North 5th Street near Lehigh Avenue in the city's northern section. The unusual discovery comes just two weeks after a different jet ski was abandoned on the same...
Pennsylvania fire chief resigns after sharing 'approval' of Trump assassination attempt
PROSPECT PARK, Pa. (TND) — A Pennsylvania fire chief has resigned after making a questionable social media post about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Jim Simmonds, who was the Prospect Park, Pa. fire marshal, posted on social media he supported the assassination attempt, the borough wrote...
Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson's childhood home in Montgomery County to be demolished
The abandoned Wyncote property where baseball legend Reggie Jackson grew up will be torn down to make way for a proposed parking lot, the Cheltenham Board of Commissioners decided Wednesday. The two-story property at 149 Greenwood Ave. doubled as a family home and a tailor shop that Jackson's father, Martinez,...
Big East Basketball Hot Seat
This offseason we are continuing to evaluate the job stability of coaches in different conferences. This week, it is time to look at the Big East. The schools in this conference are all basketball-first schools, which can often lead to higher expectations and shorter leashes for coaches. While many coaches are not currently on the hot seat, we could see a few getting warm by the end of the season.
Photos released of suspect sought for convenience store killing in Chester, Pa.
Police have released photos of the man being sought for a fatal shooting inside a convenience store in Chester, Pa.It happened in the Lucky 7 store on the 1100 block of Morton Avenue just before 11:30 a.m. on July 2.Police identified the victim as 27-year-old Dontae Dickerson.He was found on the floor of the store, with a gunshot wound to the back of the head.The suspect has several tattoos on his arm, specifically an A K-style rifle on his left forearm.Anyone with information is urged to call Chester police.
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