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Central Pa. bridge will close for 3 years, cost $234M for repairs
The Veterans Memorial Bridge connecting Columbia and Wrightsville will close for three years during a renovation project that is now expected to cost $234 million, nearly three times its original budget. Officials from both boroughs worry about the impact the project will have on traffic and their economies. The 1.2-mile...
York Co. youth center dedicates music room to Red Lion teen
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — After the controversial death of a Red Lion teen – the youth center where his parents say he spent a lot of his time is honoring him. The 18th South Youth Center opened a music room on Thursday, August 29th in dedication to 18-year-old Tyler Moser.
L.L. Bean confirms opening date in Cumberland County
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — L.L. Bean recently confirmed the official opening date for its new retail store opening in Cumberland County. abc27 news reported back in June when the popular outdoor retailer, L.L. Bean, first confirmed that they would soon be opening a new store location at the Silver Spring Square at 6416 Carlisle Pike, in Mechanicsburg.
Labor Day celebrations happening across central Pa.
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — For many, Labor Day signifies the end of summer. To mark this upcoming change of season, counties across Central Pennsylvania are hosting a wide array of events this weekend that people can get excited about. Dauphin County. The 108th annual Kipona festival will be held along...
Baby boom! York Hospital sets a record for most babies born in a month in July
WellSpan's York Hospital had a baby boom this summer. The hospital's maternity department had its busiest June and July on record, the hospital reported, with a record 294 babies born in July alone. Of those, there were 131 girls, 163 boys and five sets of twins. (For the stat-driven among us, that...
Cumberland County bakery awarded grant; announces expansion
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A locally owned bakery in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, was recently awarded a grant to help support its upcoming expansion project. Talking Breads is owned and operated by Cumberland County natives Shana and Joseph Amsterdam, who first debuted their bakery business back in 2014 out of their farm home in Perry County.
Kipona Festival to return to Harrisburg with new events for Labor Day weekend
Harrisburg’s annual end of summer event is back this weekend with several new happenings in store. Kipona Festival will return to Riverfront Park, from Aug. 31 to Sept. 2, featuring food, entertainment and a new giant puppet parade. “We are so excited to welcome you all to the 108th...
State Representatives write resolution on televised Steelers games, seeking fan input
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Two Pennsylvania State Representatives are looking to help Pittsburgh Steelers fans who want to watch their team play, but are out of the coverage zone. Dauphin County lawmakers Dave Madsen and Justin Fleming have written a resolution that would call for fan input on where...
Construction on major Harrisburg intersections to start September 5
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Two major Harrisburg intersections are expected to see upgrades. The Capitol Gateway project construction is set to start along Forster Street on September 5, city leaders announced. Work will be done on the two heavily used intersections of Front and Forster Streets, as well as Second and Forster Streets.
Kipona Festival returns in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Harrisburg’s Kipona Festival has returned. The three day festival kicked off Saturday. It’s a massive multi-cultural celebration featuring vendors, food trucks, and more. “Its cross cultural and I think its very important, even for those who don’t live in the city or work...
Large warehouse in Dauphin County sold for $45.4M
A warehouse in the Middletown area has been sold for $45.4 million. Core 5 Industrial Partners sold the 305,870-square-foot warehouse at 3751 E. Harrisburg Pike in Londonderry Township to Atlanta-based MDH Partners. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may...
All PennDOT license and photo centers to close for Labor Day weekend
Harrisburg, Pa. — PennDOT has notified the public that all driver's license and photo centers will be closed Saturday, Aug. 31 through Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of Labor Day. Online services, manuals, and forms will still be available at dmv.pa.gov. Online services include driver’s license, photo ID, and vehicle registration renewals; driver-history services; changes of address; driver license and vehicle registration restoration letters; fee payments; driver license and photo ID duplicate orders; REAL ID pre-verification; and driver exam scheduling. There are no additional fees for using online services.
Harrisburg’s most used intersection to see safety improvements
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– One of Harrisburg’s most used intersections is seeing significant safety improvements. According to the City of Harrisburg, the Capitol Gateway project will start construction along Foster Street on Thursday, Sept 5. Workers are set to enlarge the median by installing curb bump outs on the...
Local emergency managers visit National Weather Service office
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WHTM) — It’s a popular spot for a field trip, but it wasn’t a group of school kids hitting the road. The York County Office of Emergency Management paid a visit to the National Weather Service in State College to get an up close look and meet the people they work with in severe weather situations.
Rescheduled “National Night Out!” Celebration Taking Place September 3rd, from 6-8PM!
Please join us for Hellam Township’s 2024 “National Night Out” celebration!. Time: 6pm-8pm Location: Hellam Township Municipal Complex, 45 Walnut Springs Rd. York, PA 17406. *Parking is at a premium, so we suggest carpooling if at all possible*. Bring your own lawn chair!. Activities include: Face Painting,...
PA Human Relations Commission joins others in condemning Harrisburg neo-Nazi rally
The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission joined Harrisburg city leaders and the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg in condemning a neo-Nazi demonstration that took place in the city last weekend. In a statement issued Friday, the PHRC said it strongly condemns the messages of antisemitism and hatred that were shared during...
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