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Paving projects may cause traffic delays in South Lebanon Township
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Lancaster County community devastated by antique warehouse fire
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — As the sun rose on Friday, a Lancaster community looked at the devastation left behind from a fire that ripped through a historic warehouse full of antiques. A large part of Tollbooth Antique Warehouse in Columbia is now just a pile of rubble. “It was...
Dauphin County Democratic chairwoman says she won’t resign
The chairwoman of the Dauphin County Democratic Committee said she has no plans to resign, despite a letter signed by five elected Democrats calling for her to do so. In a statement issued late Thursday night, Harris said she never received the letter but learned of it through inquiries from news organizations.
Susquehanna Valley voters react to Republican National Convention, election
LANCASTER, Pa. — Former President Donald Trump will accept the Republican party's nomination for President Thursday night. Voters at the Neptune Diner in Lancaster weighed in on his speech and the convention. Supporter Chris Harmes said, "I think I want him to keep his speech just to the future...
Jughandle on Route 322 in Dauphin County to open Thursday, July 25
HARRISBURG, Pa. — PennDOT announced that the new jughandle on eastbound Route 322 at Winter Road in Swatara Township is expected to open to traffic next week. The jughandle, which is located just over a mile west of the Route 322/Chambers Hill Road intersection, is being constructed as part of the Route 322/Chambers Hill Road Improvement Project.
Water main break closes Lancaster County roadway
LITITZ BOROUGH, Pa. (WHTM) – A roadway in Lititz Borough is closed due to a water main break on Friday afternoon. Lititz Borough Police say Warwick Street is closed between West Lincoln Avenue and Bear Lane due to the water main break. The Lititz Borough Public Works Department is...
Shapiro hosts disabled Pennsylvanians to celebrate funding boost with brunch and bocce
Disabled athletes and their advocates came to the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg on Thursday to celebrate a boost in funding for support services with a brunch and a few rounds of the Italian ball game, bocce. Gov. Josh Shapiro, who hosted the event with Special Olympics Pennsylvania, also held...
[LNP | LancasterOnline] Route 30 lane closures in Columbia Borough on Monday
There will be lane restrictions Monday on eastbound and westbound Route 30 at the Columbia/Marietta/Route 441 exit in Lancaster County to allow for the installation of traffic management equipment. Weather permitting, there will be left lane restrictions in place at the exit from 9 a.m. to approximately 3 p.m. so...
Public encouraged to weigh in on home rule at upcoming info sessions, hearing
If you want to offer input on Lancaster’s draft home rule charter before it’s finalized, now is the time to act. The Home Rule Study Commission is offering four opportunities for public comment over the next two weeks: Two in-person information sessions, one virtual information session and a public hearing.
First National Night Out slated in Millersville
On the first Tuesday of every August, towns across the United States participate in National Night Out. The nationwide tradition was created more than three decades ago to bridge the gaps between law enforcement agencies, neighborhood watches, crime prevention groups, civic associations and volunteers in cities throughout the country. After several decades, National Night Out has spread to every state, and it now involves millions of participants. Each town has developed its own way of observing the tradition, which often incorporates various festivities and community gatherings. But the goal of the event remains unchanged: to strengthen the bond between communities and the police that serve them.
Mural dedicated during festival at Dauphin County library
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — There was hardly any quiet at a Dauphin County library Saturday and for good reason. “Today is the third annual Children’s Lit Festival here at formerly Kline library, now, the George and Hettie Love Memorial library,” said Ryan McCrory, the Executive Director of the Dauphin County Library System.
Water briefly out in Quentin for main work; limited boil water advisory to follow
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Penn State Health’s Award-Winning Festival Banner Connects Kids Through Art
This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. Penn State Health won first place in the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts 2024 Banner Competition — Youth Division with its collaborative project “From Our Kids to Your Kids.” The winning banner was displayed over Allen Street throughout this year’s festival. “From Our Kids to Your Kids” was an effort by Penn State Health and the Penn State Health Children’s Hospital in Hershey to bring together kids at the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts and patients at the hospital through art and creativity. The Penn State Health State College location was...
Storm topples trees, damages generational farm in Lebanon County
NORTH LONDONDERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — After heavy winds and rainfall during a storm Wednesday night in Lebanon County, one prominent farm owned and operated by the same family was damaged by toppled trees in the Palmyra area. Family members involved with JDS Family Farms in North Londonderry Township said...
'Tenty McTentface' wins Broad Street Market tent naming competition
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — The Broad Street Market Alliance announced today that "Tenty McTentface" has won the Broad Street Market tent naming competition to officially become the name of the new structure. Out of more than 150 original submissions from the public, “Tenty McTentface” received 70.14% of the votes....
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