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This new hydrangea is a local plant expert’s favorite: George’s Plant Pick of the Week
Here’s PennLive garden writer George Weigel’s Plant Pick of the Week for this week:. * Common name: Dwarf panicle hydrangea WorryFree Ruby Snow. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
South-Central Pennsylvania man is one of the top auctioneers in the country
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The annual Mecum Harrisburg collector car auction is back at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex. The auction, which wraps up Saturday, draws bidders and onlookers from around the region. Not only do they get to see thousands of unique cars and trucks, but they also get...
32nd Annual Pride Festival of Central PA will be held in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pride Festival of Central PA will be held Harrisburg this weekend. It's the 32nd year for the event and will also include the return of the Pride Parade. The parade had been on a 12-year hiatus because of permitting issues but is now back with...
Forest Corps is for young adults who want to make a positive impact on their environment
Forest Corps is a new AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps Partnership. It’s with the United States Forest Service. Forest Corps is geared towards young adults who want to make a positive impact when it comes to reducing wildfire risks and getting forests back into good condition!
What $500,000 or less gets you in Harrisburg
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between July 15 and July 21. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Harrisburg, all of which featured homes under $500,000. Below, we provide an overview of the top 10...
Big 26 Baseball Classic pitting Pa. vs. Maryland lands at FNB Field
Pennsylvania is hoping to regain an advantage over Maryland Friday as the Big 26 Baseball Classic opens at FNB Field, the home of the Harrisburg Senators. The All-Star showcase, featuring prep standouts in the Class of 2025 and ‘26, is operated by the Hershey Harrisburg Sports & Event Authority.
Black Pumas bring unique soul and R&B sound to Harrisburg Riverfront
The Black Pumas, an Austin Tx. based soul and R&B group brought their unique sound to the Harrisburg University Summer Concert Series Thursday night. Led by lead singer Eric Burton and guitarist Adrian Quesada, the Grammy Award-winning group played a soulful set that included their biggest hit, “Colors”.
Dairy financial and risk management conference set in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Center for Dairy Excellence will host its 15th annual Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference “Future-Proofing Our Farms” on Sept. 11 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel, 4650 Lindle Road, Harrisburg. The conference will feature presentations on dairy supply, annual dairy performance indicators, succession planning and business continuity and more.
Former Harrisburg Mall tenant finds new home
An AT&T store will open at High Pointe Commons. AT&T has leased 1,600 square feet of space at High Pointe Commons, a 324,322-square-foot shopping center in Swatara Township. The store will be located next to the FedEx store. The AT&T store is tentatively scheduled to open on Sept. 30 and...
Low dewpoints keep comfort high for weekend
TODAY: Warm, Drier. Hi 85. Winds N 5 mph. TONIGHT: Clear, Cooler. Lo 62. Winds N 5 mph. SATURDAY: Mostly Sunny, Warm. Hi 87. Winds VRB 0-5 mph. Dewpoints have dropped in to the 50s thanks to our front yesterday and so we’re looking good for the weekend! Highs will stay the the mid to upper 80s for most of the weekend before higher pressure takes over Sunday. You’ll also notice the overnight lows are cool as well, sitting in the low 60s through Saturday night. This will be the weekend to get outdoors!
Mecum Auctions continue at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Call it the "Car Show Complex," because hundreds of hot wheels have descended into Harrisburg for this year's Mecum Auctions. An estimated 1,200 vehicles are up for auction at the Farm Show Complex. These include muscle cars, classic cars, new cars, electric cars, motorcycles and trucks.
Parsons, Deane work in offseason to raise their games | Sports Spotlight
HARRISBURG, Pa. — "That smell is in the air. Football's got that certain smell," said Lance Deane, with a smile as he looked out over a football field. If the game of football is in your life, in any way, the next few weeks will happen fast. For their...
Vending machine outside of local hospital offers condoms, pregnancy tests & more; First of its kind in Pennsylvania
The Health To Go vending machine is outside of the emergency department of UPMC Harrisburg, and it's one of the first in the state. Among the items in the machine are pregnancy tests, male and female condoms, naloxone, and fentanyl test strips. All of them, free.
Inmate mistakenly released from Dauphin County prison is back in custody
The Harrisburg man who was mistakenly released from Dauphin County Prison earlier this week has turned himself back in to law enforcement, according to Dauphin County Officials. Tymir Murray, 20, was released from prison Tuesday afternoon after a paperwork error in the Dauphin County Clerk of Courts Office led prison...
Dauphin County crews battling building fire
Crews are battling flames inside a building in Swatara Township this Friday afternoon, according to dispatchers. Firefighters reported to a building along Grayson Road near Mushroom Hill Road at around 1:30 p.m., according to Dauphin County dispatch. There’s a tractor-trailer against a building at the scene, dispatch said. However, the...
Police: Binghamton man killed in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania car-pedestrian accident
A Broome County man is dead following a car-pedestrian crash early Friday morning in Derry Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The Derry Township Police Department identified the victim as 54-year-old Randy Ticknor, of Binghamton. ...
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