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Hot and sunny weekend ahead with highs around 90
It will be a hot but not humid this weekend. It will be sunny and dry both days with highs around 90. It will be a hot and more humid start to the week, but look for more unsettled weather to move in Tuesday with several chances for showers and thunderstorms through mid week. We sure do need the rain! It will still be pretty warm as we move into August.
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.
Winery in Chadds Ford Highlights Lanternfly Impact on Grapevines
It’s been 10 years since the Spotted Lanternfly arrived in Pennsylvania from China and while it didn’t devastate the state’s agriculture as expected, there was Lanternfly grapevine damage, leaving a heavy mark on the grape and wine industry, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Spotted lanternflies...
What $500,000 can buy you in Mechanicsburg and Camp Hill
Prospective homebuyers considering the Mechanicsburg and Camp Hill 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 Camp Hill, and Mechanicsburg, all of which featured homes under $500,000. Below, we...
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...
Lancaster church hosts 41st annual Hispanic Festival
LANCASTER, Pa. — A Lancaster church is holding a festival to raise money and celebrate the Hispanic community. "It really is a very uniting event, and it keeps our common heritage alive. People want to listen to something in the language they understand," Father Luis Rodriguez said. San Juan...
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 held in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pride Festival of Central PA is being held Harrisburg this weekend. It's the 32nd year for the event and it also included the return of the Pride Parade Saturday morning. The parade had been on a 12-year hiatus because of permitting issues but is now...
The end of the Hometown Hero Banners – for now
Bob Smith (left) and Bob “Bull” Warfel finished out the Hometown Heroes Banners project today with a total of 635 banners hung. Today marks the end of the Hometown Hero Banners project – for now. Bob Smith, who spearheaded the project, and Bob “Bull” Warfel, who hung the banners, are “hanging it up.” The last banner – number 635, of Charles E. Weigel, Sr., was hung at 9th & Locust today.
Application window opens soon for new Cumberland County affordable housing community
A little over a year ago, a Cumberland County nonprofit broke ground on an $18.1 million affordable housing project. Carlisle-based Safe Harbour broke ground on Harbour Village in 2024 on five acres of vacant land in South Middleton Township, bordering the borough of Carlisle near the Carlisle United Methodist Church on South Spring Garden Street. Harbour Village will include six residential buildings with 40 units and a community building on Harbour Village Drive.
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!
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis visits Allentown, touts $11.5 million investment in after-school programs
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Lt. Gov. Austin Davis joined local lawmakers Friday at the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown to tout an $11.5 million statewide investment in after-school programs. This new funding was included in the recently passed $47.6 billion state budget; it will be disbursed through the Pennsylvania...
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...
Central Pa. bank is closing 19 branches
Lancaster-based Fulton Bank is closing more than a dozen branches. Fulton Bank plans to close 13 of its branches and consolidate the operations of those offices into Fulton Bank branches nearby. On average, there is another financial center within about 1.5 miles of the locations that are closing, according to a bank spokesperson.
Urgent Alert: Missing Teenager in Mechanicsburg, PA
Authorities in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, have issued an alert for a missing teenager, Zane Dominic Gray, last seen on July 4, 2024. Zane, 16 years old, is currently listed in the National Crime Information Center under the case number NCIC# M598023894. The local police are urging anyone with information to come...
Youth Volunteer Corps of Reading honors outstanding students at 2024 awards ceremony
The Youth Volunteer Corps of Reading proudly presented awards to exemplary young volunteers at the 2024 awards ceremony held at the Goggleworks on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. This annual event celebrates the remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication ofBerks County youth who have significantly contributed to the community through their volunteer efforts.
Listen Live: PA State Little League Tournament Greencastle vs. Tri-Town 6:45 p.m. Friday, July 26
The winner advances and will make the final four in the Pennsylvania State Little League Tournament. The loser will be eliminated. Coventry and St. Mary’s have been eliminated. Two more teams will be eliminated from tournament play on Friday. West Point will play Northern Lebanon at 4:00 p.m. Friday in the other elimination game.
Gorgeous Friday unfolding throughout the Valley
High pressure is building in and that is making for a beautiful day. It's refreshing with the help of the NW breeze ushering in a drier airmass. Highs look to round out in the middle 80s under an abundance of sunshine. This trend continues into the weekend but the temps will be on the rise. Here's the latest!
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