Rapho Township
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Fourth of July gas prices up across South Central Pennsylvania
RAPHO TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A record 60.6 million people are expected to travel by during Independence Day week, according to AAA. And South Central Pennsylvania drivers will be paying more to fill up their gas tanks before hitting the road. The state average is currently $3.66 per gallon, which...
Dauphin Co. family left in dark for nearly a week after devastating storm
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A family in Lykens has now been without power for days — not because of the weekend storms, but because of storms that hit the area last Wednesday night. CBS 21 spoke with the homeowner, who chose not to be identified, on Monday...
Dauphin County restaurant inspections from June 16-31
The following Dauphin County restaurants were found to have violated Pennsylvania’s health and safety regulations between the dates of June 16-31, 2024. Inspections are overseen by the Department of Agriculture. The department notes that in many cases violations are corrected by the restaurant before inspectors leave. Fishers Delight. If...
Lancaster County Workforce Development Board assisting employees impacted by Retreat Behavioral Health closure
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Employees of Retreat Behavioral Health are still trying to figure out the next steps after losing their jobs. Workers were officially notified of their termination through a company email on June 27, despite the email saying their positions were eliminated before that date. The announcement...
New program will offer free rides to local bar patrons, aims to deter drunk driving
A local organization is offering to be the designated driver for nights out downtown. The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (TCRPC) announced at a press conference on Tuesday the launch of its pilot program “Sober Ride Home,” which aims to lessen the number of impaired driving incidents by offering free rideshare vouchers for those consuming alcohol at local bars and restaurants.
Paving project begins next week in Dauphin County; delays expected
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced that a roadway paving project is scheduled to begin next week in Dauphin County. According to PennDOT, a maintenance crew in Dauphin County is scheduled to begin paving a section of Route 443 (Fishing Creek Valley Road) in Middle Paxton Township next week.
Lancaster to host intergenerational conference
Lancaster will host a major regional summit next week bringing together a wide range of experts on creating connections across the generations. The Mid-Atlantic Intergenerational Conference will take place over two and a half days from Wednesday, July 10, through Friday, July 12, at the Holiday Inn Lancaster. It will...
Visiting the National Watch and Clock Museum in Lancaster County
If you’re looking for information about visiting the National Watch and Clock Museum in Lancaster County, you’re in the right place!. Since its opening in 1977, the National Watch and Clock Museum has grown to house the most extensive collection of horological (time-keeping) artifacts in North America. Located...
You’re invited to our Jaycee Park Pop-Up Event!
Manheim Township is updating its Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan! This plan guides how the Township manages change within the parks system to support growth while following the vision and mission of the Parks & Recreation organization. How can you help?. Swing by our Pop-Up Event on Friday, July 26...
More than 600,000 motorists are expected to travel on the Pennsylvania Turnpike the day before July 4th
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — The 4th of July is Thursday so many of you will be on the roads today to get to where you're going. FOX43 was at the Highspire Service Plaza on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Dauphin County Wednesday morning to see what motorists are up to ahead of their travels.
Microsoft Alum Bringing Anchored Tiny Homes Franchise to Chester County
Mario Mascioli, a Microsoft alum and former tech executive, is planning to open an Anchored Tiny Homes franchise like this one in Chester County. Mario Mascioli, a Microsoft alum and former tech executive, plans to open an Anchored Tiny Homes franchise that will serve Chester County — the Philadelphia region’s priciest housing market — and neighboring Lancaster County, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Improvement project for local park scheduled to begin later this month
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Improvements to Luray Park in Richland Township are coming soon. According to township officials, an improvement project is tentatively scheduled to begin two weeks from now, on July 15th. They say the 1-million-dollar project includes construction of new playground equipment, tennis and pickleball courts,...
Lancaster firefighters protest scheduling changes; mayor says they're financially necessary
LANCASTER, Pa. — Lancaster firefighters are calling out city leaders after a decision to alter staffing schedules. However, Mayor Danene Sorace argued that the changes were financially necessary and in the best interests of the taxpayers. "There have been no layoffs. This is a scheduling and really driven by...
HHS Appoints Jennifer Freese as Deputy Director for OCIO Operations
Jennifer Freese has become deputy director of the Office of the Chief Information Officer operations within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Freese, who previously served as CIO of the National Institutes of Health, assumed her new position on June 30, according to a recent post on LinkedIn.
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