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Philadelphia truck driver involved in rollover in S. Londonderry Twp. Wednesday, police
A 23-year-old Philadelphia truck driver suffered minimal injuries Wednesday after a tractor-trailer rollover, South Londonderry Township Police said. On July 24, police responded to the area of 1849 S. Forge Road for a single vehicle accident involving a tractor trailer. Andrew Bryce failed to negotiate a left curve roundabout between Hinkle and...
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,...
Suspects identified in July 3 stabbing that injured one person in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Police have arrested two suspects in a stabbing that left one person injured earlier this month in Harrisburg. Placido Rodriguez-Santiago, 42, and Omar Rodriguez-Santiago, 43, are both charged with simple assault and terroristic threats in connection to an alleged stabbing that occurred on July 3 on the 1600 block of Revere St. in the city.
Gift Horse offers smashing new specials for York Burger Week
YORK, Pa. — York Burger Week is in its final countdown, but there's still plenty of time left to try the food fashions created by innovative chefs around town. Gift Horse Brewing Company featuring Happy Camper Eats & Treats has smashing new specials for the theme week, including a dessert "burger" made of cookies with ice cream and a taco burger.
Central Pa. guitar shop relocates
A guitar shop in York has relocated. Noel’s Rock Shop relocated to 23 E. King St. from 27 E. King St. at the end of May. It sells records, guitars, and guitar gear, and is an authorized D’Addario dealer. The owners of the shop are Scott Youcheff and...
Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich
Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!. For something new: Check out jazz harpist (!) at Mt. Gretna Playhouse on Saturday. Details + tix here. Worth noting: HU Presents 2024 Summer Concert Series continues with Black Pumas (Thurs) and Orville Peck (Sun); SoMa Block party tonight! Pride events! Things on my agenda this weekend: see above.
Nonprofit receives $400K in state funding for Cumberland County housing project
A nonprofit organization has received $400,000 from the state for one of its latest homeownership projects in Cumberland County. Tri County Housing, a certified community development organization, will receive the money for its homeownership project in the 200 block of Eutaw Avenue in New Cumberland from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency. The money is made available through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement fund.
Central Pa. rock star talks about playing with Skid Row, returning home for York Fair concert
Lzzy Hale has come a long way to return to her home county in Pennsylvania to play at the York State Fair. The rock star is the lead singer of Halestorm, a band she formed with her brother Arejay Hale when they were in their teens. The group hit the mainstream in the 2010s, and took home a Grammy Award in 2013 for the song “Love Bites (So Do I).”
Return of drier air sets stage for enjoyable weekend
TODAY: Stray PM Shower, Warm. Hi 85. Winds NW 5 mph. TONIGHT: Clear, Cooler. Lo 65. Winds N 5 mph. FRIDAY: Drier, Warm, Mostly Sunny. Hi 85. Lo 64. A cold front moving through early today is the big story. Lower dewpoints brought by this front will make for a much more comfortable weekend, although the rain will stay away. In the meantime, enjoy Thursday’s comfort as highs hit the mid 80s. We could see a shower or two in the afternoon, although most will stay dry today. Lows drop into the mid 60s overnight.
Former Central Market cupcake stand opens storefront business right next door
Patrons at 46 W. Philadelphia St. in York can once again enjoy the cozy courtyard space with a cup of coffee, a cupcake and more. Catalina Ruiz, owner of Cupcakes and More formally located inside Central Market, recently opened up shop in the space that previously housed Harmony Cafe. Originally from Mexico...
What’s Going Around: Strep, adenovirus, roseola
WellSpan Community Pediatrics is seeing insect bites, seasonal allergies, stomach bugs and colds this week. UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics in York and Spring Grove say they are seeing viral syndrome this week, which has symptoms including cough, congestion, fatigue, red eyes and fever. Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Physicians Roseville Pediatrics reports that strep throat […]
Doylestown Twp. receiving millions to address PFAS-tainted wells
More than $4 million in funding from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority is coming to Doylestown Township to help remove so-called “forever chemicals” from some of its water supply, state and federal officials announced this week. The $4.4 million will be used to build a 45-foot-by-25-foot water treatment...
Greencastle falls in opening round of the Pennsylvania State Little League Tournament
Council Rock Newton jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead in the top of the first, never relinquished that lead, and went on to defeat Greencastle 9-4 Wednesday night at Newville. The loss dropped Greencastle to the elimination bracket. Council Rock jumped on Greencastle to take a 3-0 lead in...
Higher prices greet York State Fair-goers
YORK, Pa. — Longtime visitors to the York State Fair have noticed a subtle difference over the past several fairs: The price of their food and accessories. Inflation over the previous three years has caused vendors to raise prices in some cases, or to bear more of the cost burden themselves.
Emergency services respond to reports of a crash with injuries in York Township
SPRY, Pa. — A crash with injuries was reported in York Township around 5:10 p.m. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. No road closures have been reported at this time. The crash was reported at South Queen Street and Leader Heights Road intersect. Traffic may be impacted...
Two men charged in connection to theft from Adams County car dealership
Two men from Maryland have been charged by police in connection to the thefts of two cars from a dealership in Gettysburg in April. Jefferson Ventura, 18, and London Flores, 19, both of Silver Spring, Maryland, face felony charges of theft, burglary and criminal mischief related to the April 26, 2024 theft of...
Bristol to host 51st Puerto Rican Day Festival at Lions Park. Here's the lineup
Get ready for salsa, empanadas and and piraguas. The 51st Puerto Rican Day Festival hits Bristol this Saturday beginning at noon at Bristol Lions Park, at the foot of Mill Street on the Delaware River. The program, sponsored by the Puerto Rican Cultural Association of Bucks County, will have a...
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