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Stormy Memorial Day forecast prompts Dauphin County community to cancel parade
Thunderstorms are forecast for Memorial Day in the Harrisburg area and across most of eastern Pennsylvania, potentially putting a damper on the many events planned for the Monday holiday. Storms are expected to start after 5 a.m., according to the National Weather Service, with the most severe weather likely to...
New puppet theatre coming to Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A new puppet theatre will be opening its doors to the public in the coming days at the Strawberry Square in Harrisburg. ‘Imaginary Friends’, which is a new puppet theatre, will be opening its doors to the public on Saturday, June 1 in suite 117 on the first floor of Strawberry […]
Community rallies together to celebrate a York County woman's 101 birthday
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Nelda Crump received an unexpected gift as she walked out her front door on Sunday. 101 people gathered on her lawn to wish her a happy birthday, each representing a year in Crump’s long life. “I never expected anything like this… it makes me...
The COVID pandemic let Pa. House lawmakers vote remotely. The GOP says it’s time to restrict that rule.
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. Harrisburg, Pa. — In April, a firestorm erupted in Harrisburg after Philadelphia police issued an arrest warrant for a sitting state House lawmaker. Less than a week later, authorities revoked the warrant and revealed that it was based on...
What $500,000 can buy you in York County
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of York County, here’s what sold for or under $500,000 between May 13 and May 19. Below, we provide an overview of the top three properties in each area, carefully chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces.
Thunderstorms with penny-sized hail to hit York County Thursday
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Thursday at 8:49 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 9 p.m. for York County. The storms could bring wind gusts of up to 55 mph and penny-sized hail (0.75 inches). "At 8:49 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Dallastown,...
Community pools go through final maintenance checks ahead of Memorial Day weekend
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — As Pennsylvanians look ahead to Memorial Day weekend, community pools across the region are preparing to open for the summer season. In Mechanicsburg, crews spent most of Friday testing the water and checking the equipment of the Mechanicsburg Borough Pool. Public works officials say they have been preparing for months to open on Memorial Day weekend.
Dave Sunday for Dog Catcher? | PennLive letters
York County District Attorney Dave Sunday running for Attorney General of Pennsylvania? That’s a joke right? The guy proved during the COVID pandemic that he shouldn’t be elected dog catcher. I had lost all respect for him when he refused to enforce orders from the governor regarding ‘non-essential’...
Dream-come-true ‘PSU’ vanity license plate leads to out-of-state toll bill nightmare for Pennsylvania woman
CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) — No awkward extra numbers or letters — or numbers that look kind of like letters. There is exactly one “PSU” vanity license plate in all of Pennsylvania, and Sue Snyder of Cumberland County has it. Which was an unambiguously good thing for the first decade or so that it was in […]
Memorial Day 2024: What grocery stores and retailers are open?
Memorial Day is a holiday for military members who died in the line of duty and is typically observed on the last Monday of May. This year the holiday is on May 27. Government offices, banks and schools are among the places closed for the day, but numerous grocery stores and retail stores are open for limited or regular hours.
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