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Wawa, Sheetz Collision Coming When Central PA Store Opens
Wawa is opening a store in Central Pennsylvania and the heart of Sheetz territory. Wawa is working on opening its first Dauphin County store in Middletown, Central Pennsylvania, part of a vanguard of 40 Wawa locations planned in that region by 2030. Harrisburg up to State College, and I’ll say...
Harrisburg International Airport issues statement on ground stop
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– Harrisburg International Airport (HIA) issued a statement regarding today’s CrowdStrike outage that grounded planes worldwide. HIA said, “Attention travelers: Due to the CrowdStrike outage, numerous flights are experiencing delays or cancellations. Please stay updated by checking your airline’s app for the latest information. Safe travels!”
A true fish story: Marysville angler wins national title
Joshua Kauffman, a recent graduate of Susquenita High School, has brought national recognition to Perry County by winning the prestigious 2024 Abu Garcia High School Fishing National Championship, which was held June 19-21 at Lake Hartwell in Anderson, S.C. The Marysville native, along with his fishing partner Trent Carey of York Springs, emerged victorious in a fiercely competitive tournament, besting 249 other teams to secure the significant victory.
Review: HARRISBURG FRINGE FESTIVAL DAY 2 at Various Harrisburg Venues
The second night of the Harrisburg Fringe Festival, Friday, July 19th gave audiences another night of wonderful artistic variety and talent. Check out this reviewer’s observations of five of the Friday evening performances. Cheaper Than Therapy: If you never thought a tuba could be a solo instrument, Matthew Murchison...
Local actor shares memories of Bob Newhart, friend and colleague: ‘I loved the man’
Harrisburg resident William Sanderson was eager to share his memories of working with actor and comedian Bob Newhart, who died on July 18 at the age of 94. “Anything I can do for Bob,” Sanderson said. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
Stevie Nicks’ rescheduled show in Hershey: Where to buy tickets
Stevie Nicks was supposed to perform at Hersheypark Stadium on June 15. She did not because of an illness within her band. The concert was postponed just a few hours before the performance. It has been rescheduled, however, and fans can still buy tickets to the Saturday, Sept. 28, show.
'Tenty McTentFace,' The Broad Street Market temporary tent gets new name
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — The Broad Street Market has announced the new name of the temporary tent will be "Tenty McTentFace." Officials with the Broad Street Market Alliance made the announcement on Friday. The name was picked in a fundraising contest that ran through the months of June and July.
Silantra Asian Street Kitchen opening with BOGO deal
Silantra Asian Street Kitchen is marking its arrival in the Harrisburg region with a promotion. To celebrate the opening today, July 19, the restaurant at 3499 Carlisle Pike in Hampden Township is offering buy-one-get-one free bowls and bings. The deal is available July 19-21. Owners Sam and Cindy Guo, who...
From hip-hop to country - Post Malone in Hershey ‘F-1 Trillion’ tour: Where to buy tickets
Post Malone and country music may not seem like they go together. But, they do. They really do. The hip-hop singer has been making headlines in recent months for his country music and collaborations with superstars including Morgan Wallen, Blake Shelton and Luke Combs. On Tuesday of this week, he...
Luke Bryan Adds Final Date To Farm Tour 2024
Luke Bryan has added the final date to his now complete Farm Tour 2024 schedule. The five-time Entertainer of the Year will play his final show at Bow Creek Farm and Cattle Co. in Grantville, Pennsylvania, on September 19. Tickets are on sale now. This year's tour will be the...
Foo Fighters in Hershey: Where to get the cheapest last-minute tickets
The Foo Fighters “Everything or Nothing Tour” is sold out. But, that doesn’t mean you can’t buy tickets to the band’s concert on Tuesday, July 23, at Hersheypark Stadium. Today, the cheapest tickets on secondary market sites are $66 on SeatGeek. Tickets on Vivid Seats...
Pennsylvania Lottery payouts back on track after computer system upgrades
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Lottery says it is back on track when it comes to payouts after a computer upgrade caused delays in May. Lottery Spokesperson Ewa Swope said timelines are back to normal. She said the Lottery hadn’t upgraded their computer system in 16 years.
Buy Local When Shopping at Farmstead Farmers Market in Palmyra
Farmstead Farmers Market is approximately a 20 minute drive from Harrisburg in Pennsylvania. It's a farmer's market that is open year-round on Fridays from 8am to 6pm and on Saturdays from 8am to 3pm. The market is comprised of two large buildings and sits right beside the Nest Antiques. You'll find the parking lot out back.
Make It With Wool Contest announced
The 2024 Pennsylvania Make It With Wool Contest will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28, in the PA Preferred Banquet Hall at the Farm Show Complex, 2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg. Youths and adults who sew, knit, or crochet garments with wool or other animal fibers may participate. The categories...
Penn State Health’s Award-Winning Festival Banner Connects Kids Through Art
This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. Penn State Health won first place in the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts 2024 Banner Competition — Youth Division with its collaborative project “From Our Kids to Your Kids.” The winning banner was displayed over Allen Street throughout this year’s festival. “From Our Kids to Your Kids” was an effort by Penn State Health and the Penn State Health Children’s Hospital in Hershey to bring together kids at the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts and patients at the hospital through art and creativity. The Penn State Health State College location was...
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