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Dauphin County restaurant inspections from June 16-31
The following Dauphin County restaurants were found to have violated Pennsylvania’s health and safety regulations between the dates of June 16-31, 2024. Inspections are overseen by the Department of Agriculture. The department notes that in many cases violations are corrected by the restaurant before inspectors leave. Fishers Delight. If...
There's a new push to remove the Dock Street Dam in the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Susquehanna River is a favorite spot during the summer. While it can be a lot of fun, it can also be dangerous—especially near the Dock Street Dam in Harrisburg. This year, there's a new call to remove the dam to keep people safe. However,...
New clerk sworn in to head troubled county courthouse recordkeeping office in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The county's chief judge named a temporary replacement Monday for the Dauphin clerk of courts, three days after the elected clerk fired a deputy clerk and she and another top aide abruptly quit before a hearing about mismanagement of the office. Dauphin County President Judge Scott...
The Enormous Antique Marketplace Of LeMoyne In Pennsylvania Will Bump Your Thrifting Game To 11
Remember treasure hunting as a kid? We dug in the dirt, lifted rocks to look underneath, and created stories about our imaginary adventures in search of gold. Treasure hunting takes on a whole new meaning in adulthood as we map out the antique shops in Pennsylvania and decide at which we’re most likely to find gems, some that may even evoke memories of those childhood adventures. Whether you’re looking for something in particular or just enjoy browsing, you’re sure to score a few treasures at this massive antique marketplace in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania.
Charter school will not reopen for 2024-25 school year
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A Midstate charter school announced this week that this past school year was its last. The Premier Arts and Science Charter School in Harrisburg voted Thursday to begin the “wind-down” process, as required by law. In a letter to the school community posted...
'Tenty McTentface' among 5 finalists in Pennsylvania tent-naming contest
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Residents in a Pennsylvania city have a choice to make. After the Broad Street Market asked the Harrisburg community in May to come up with names for its newly opened tent, five finalists have been announced:. Tenty McTentface. Tent to Table. Little Broad Street Market.
From the WGAL Vault: Boat, 2 dummies and a camera demonstrate the danger of Harrisburg's Dock Street Dam
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Low head dams are a deadly hazard on rivers throughout Pennsylvania. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, low-head dams have caused the deaths of more than 1,400 people. Tonight on WGAL News 8 at 6 p.m., 8 On Your Side Investigative Reporter Anne Shannon looks...
Bill would require school employees be trained to identify, respond to seizures
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — School may be out for summer, but school legislation is making headlines. A new bill would require school nurses to be trained in identifying students who are having a seizure and develop an action plan for when it happens. The bill also requires the training...
Governor Shapiro discusses budget delays
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Talks finalizing a state budget were ongoing Monday hours after the deadline passed. Still, Shapiro remained cheerful. It won't be long until there's something to announce, "Everybody has been working around the clock. We are deep in the Red Zone, and I expect that we will get this done very soon," he said.
Lebanon County bakery announces closure
PALMYRA, Pa. — A Lebanon County bakery has closed. Video above: Headlines from News 8. Shay's Bakery announced in a Facebook post that it was closing its location on East Main Street in Palmyra, as well as its stand at the Lebanon Farmers Market. "Thank you all so much...
Historic Cumberland County church could soon be used for worship again, historical groups fighting to preserve property
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — A historic Cumberland County church currently owned by the state could soon change hands. Peace Church has sat at the corner of St. Johns Church and Trindle Roads in Hampden Township since 1798. “When you look around, it’s like stepping back 225 years," said Kevin...
PennDOT license and photo centers to close for Independence Day
Harrisburg, Pa. — PennDOT is reminding all Pennsylvanians that driver's license and photo centers, including the full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Many of PennDOT's products and services including forms, publications, and training manuals are available on the DMV website: www.dmv.pa.gov. Online services are available at all times and include license, ID, and vehicle registration renewals; driver-history services; changes of address; driver's license and vehicle registration restoration letters; fee payments; ordering license and photo ID duplicates; REAL ID pre-verification; and driving exam scheduling. There are no additional fees for using online services. A full listing of planned PennDOT license center closures is available online.
The Medical Minute: Let the Experts Handle the Independence Day Fireworks
HERSHEY, Pa. — The annual tradition of pops, bangs, and light shows that celebrate the July 4 holiday often results in an altogether different holiday tradition nobody wants — fireworks-related injuries. In 2023, the Consumer Product Safety Commission reported an estimated 9,700 injuries involving fireworks in the U.S....
Pennsylvania LGBTQ center hires new executive director
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Central Pennsylvania LGBTQ Center has a new executive director. Amber Roadcap, of Harrisburg, has been hired as the Center’s newest executive director. A graduate of Penn State University, Roadcap brings more than a decade of experience advocating for LGBTQ people across Pennsylvania, including...
Middletown residents facing major fee hike for trash collection
Middletown Township residents would pay as much as 75% more if they want to continue getting their trash picked up manually twice a week. A move to once-a-week pickup with automated trucks would render a hike of 19% to 28%. That’s the message from municipal officials as the board of...
Dover Twp. 1.9M-square-foot warehouse: Developer asks for extension on development plans
Plans for a proposed controversial warehouse complex in Dover Township will not come before the board of supervisors for review in July, according to the municipality. "We were recently informed that the Hines/Bull Canal Dover Owner LLC Preliminary Land Development Plan for the York Industrial Development Warehouses will not be ready for review by the Board of Supervisors Meeting on July 8th, 2024," according to a notification on the township's website. "We are therefore cancelling that first meeting of July, as is our practice over the summer months."
Greystone Derby committee makes big donation to Veterans Outreach of PA
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — After a successful charity event in May, the Greystone Derby Day committee is paying if forward. The group donated $70,000 to Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania. The check was presented at the Greystone Brew House in Dillsburg. The committee says that those finds are going...
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