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Governor Shapiro joining Team Harris in this weekend’s Volunteer Kick-Off in Carlisle
CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) — Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro will join Team Harris in a “Weekend of Action Kick-Off” this weekend in Carlisle. Just days after Vice President Kamala Harris became the expected Democratic nominee for President, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced he would join the Harris campaign to kick off a weekend of action in Cumberland County to mark 100 days until the general election.
7-Eleven in Cumberland County with Raise the Roost fried chicken to host grand opening
The long-awaited 7-Eleven in Cumberland County is set to turn on the Slurpee machines. The store at 151 Gettysburg Pike in Upper Allen Township, featuring a Raise the Roost Chicken & Biscuits kiosk, opens Thursday. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
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.
Central Pennsylvania Pride Festival brings the Pride Parade back to Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– The annual Pride Festival of Central Pennsylvania will return to Harrisburg this weekend. According to event details, the event will be on July 27 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Soldiers Grove behind the State Capitol and will host vendors, speakers, and entertainment. Headlining the event this year is American Idol season 7 runner-up David Archuleta.
Family-owned restaurant debuts in Cumberland County
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A new, family-owned restaurant that is owned and operated by four brothers recently opened its doors in Cumberland County. The Trindel Family Restaurant, located at 5001 East Trindle Road in Mechanicsburg, is owned and operated by four brothers who previously worked for a number of years at the West Manchester Diner, which is owned by their cousin.
Vending machine outside of local hospital offers condoms, pregnancy tests & more; First of its kind in Pennsylvania
(WHTM) — Two major health care systems have teamed up to provide easy access to personal care and life-saving products. The Health To Go vending machine is outside of the emergency department of UPMC Harrisburg, and it’s one of the first in the state. Among the items in the machine, pregnancy tests, male and female […]
It’s embarrassing the burned Broad Street Market hasn’t been rebuilt | Nancy Eshelman
It’s been a year and change since the fire at the Broad Street Market. The burned-out brick hulk remains just that. People in the know say rebuilding will take at least two years, maybe three. My money is on longer. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Working 40 hours won't pay rent in 15 Pa. counties. Bucks County among least affordable
Despite making more than minimum wage, the average Pennsylvania renter in most counties needs weekly overtime or at least two jobs to keep even a one-bedroom apartment affordable, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition. Census, labor and other data compiled and analyzed by the nonprofit show that a...
Plans for new Cumberland County Taco Bell approved
UPPER ALLEN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) — Last week, plans for a new Taco Bell restaurant received conditional approval from the Upper Allen Township Board of Commissioners. Back on June 14, land development plans for the new Taco Bell were submitted to Upper Allen Township. According to their website, plans for the new restaurant were conditionally approved during the Board of Commissioners meeting last Wednesday, July 17.
Kipona Fireworks, Drone Show Canceled In Harrisburg: Officials
The cancelation is due to "serious incidents during the fireworks displays at two of the last three July 4th shows," Mayor Williams said. Three people were arrested following gunfire at the 2024 show, as Daily Voice reported at the time. The Mayor said the following about the cancelation:. "We hope...
Steve Miller band’s armed forces tribute is a hit in Hershey
The Steve Miller Band closed out its set during Thursday’s show at Hersheypark Stadium with a tip of the cap to the armed forces that had the crowd fired up. Performing ahead of Def Leppard and Journey on the night, the band played a few songs from its discography before turning its attention to those who have served in the armed forces.
Storm Causes Damage to Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association Exec Director's Farm
David Smith, the executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, is thankful. His farm in Palmyra was damaged in an unexpected storm July 17, but no one was hurt. “It was pretty isolated.” Smith said. “Some of the reporting said the weather event was about 200 yards wide and...
Sporting goods and outdoor recreation store coming to Dauphin County
Central Pennsylvania’s love of the outdoors and sports is attracting another brand to the region. Academy Sports & Outdoors plans to open a store at the Paxton Towne Centre in Lower Paxton Township. Township spokesman Jack Sherzer said Academy Sports submitted a building permit application and blueprints for the...
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...
First Read – July 25, 2024
WEATHER: Philadelphia: patchy fog, chance of showers, high of 87; Harrisburg: partly sunny, chance of thunderstorms, high of 86; Pittsburgh: chance of showers and patchy fog, high of 82. FROM CITY & STATE:. * Ahead of his appearance at the Greater Pittsburgh Healthcare Summit, state Sen. Frank Farry spoke with...
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