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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.
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."
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...
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...
The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg
What’s your weekend vibe? Shopping local businesses? Visiting your favorite restaurants? Taking a riverfront walk? Reading your favorite local magazine? We hope it’s all of the above! Whatever your plans, make sure to first catch up on this week’s news, below. Animal advocate Essie Petrovich has spearheaded...
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.
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...
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.
Storm Causes Damage to Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association Exec Director's Farm
David Smith, the executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, is thankful. His farm in Palmyra was damaged in an unexpected storm July 17, but no one was hurt. “It was pretty isolated.” Smith said. “Some of the reporting said the weather event was about 200 yards wide and...
First Read – July 25, 2024
WEATHER: Philadelphia: patchy fog, chance of showers, high of 87; Harrisburg: partly sunny, chance of thunderstorms, high of 86; Pittsburgh: chance of showers and patchy fog, high of 82. FROM CITY & STATE:. * Ahead of his appearance at the Greater Pittsburgh Healthcare Summit, state Sen. Frank Farry spoke with...
Route 22 bridge repair project in Dauphin County to resume next week
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that an interim repair project on the Route 22 Clarks Ferry Bridge in Reed Township, Dauphin County, is scheduled to resume next week. Weather permitting, work will begin Monday, July 29, a press release said. There will be short-term lane restrictions on...
Plans for new Cumberland County Taco Bell approved
UPPER ALLEN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) — Last week, plans for a new Taco Bell restaurant received conditional approval from the Upper Allen Township Board of Commissioners. Back on June 14, land development plans for the new Taco Bell were submitted to Upper Allen Township. According to their website, plans for the new restaurant were conditionally approved during the Board of Commissioners meeting last Wednesday, July 17.
Norfolk Southern Train Derails In York County: Officials (Photos; Video)
The derailment of H19 happened at Talen Energy Brunners Island in the 1400 block of Wago Road, East Manchester Township, York Haven, multiple authorities from different agencies detailed. The call to the derailment came into 911 at 5:23 p.m. on Thursday, according to the York County Office of Emergency Management.
Palmyra council OKs Penn State Health for ambulance service after tense meeting
After a tense discussion July23, a majority of Palmyra Borough Council members voted to keep Penn State Health Life Lion EMS services for the borough. In a 4-2 vote, with one abstention, council members authorized a 10-year ground ambulance service provider agreement. Over the last two months, officials have been considering continuing ambulance...
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