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Homeless Harrisburg vet ‘in so much shock’ to get a tiny home: ‘I didn’t let them see me cry when I left’
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Khaldun Rasheed spent a lot of his life down on his luck, even if he’s the first to admit it wasn’t all just bad luck. “I’m gonna keep it real,” Rasheed said, speaking outside Harrisburg’s Bethesda Mission after learning he’ll move Tuesday into one of 15 new “tiny homes” at Veterans […]
10 most expensive homes sold in Dauphin County, Sept. 23-29
A house in Derry Township that sold for $1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Dauphin County in the past week. In total, 94 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $281,154. The average price per square foot ended up at $163.
Here’s how you can ‘Lend a Hand’ in this new mural at Dauphin County park
A local park and community garden in Steelton is getting an artsy makeover this week, and you can be included in the project. Community members are invited to the “Lend a Hand” event – scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 5 and Sunday. Oct. 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mohn Street Park – where they can stamp their handprint on the newly painted mural.
Rally in Harrisburg demands adult dental benefits in Medicaid
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – A Pennsylvania organization is demanding dental care be put back in Medicaid coverage. It was cut in 2011. Put People First! PA gathered on the steps of the state capitol building on Monday. Pennsylvanians living without dental benefits shared their stories about the health conditions and hardships they’ve faced. “For some […]
Veterans Memorial Park project raises $1 million
(WHTM) — The Veterans Memorial Project’s goal is to raise $1 million and the effort is about halfway there. A key part of the improvements will be what’s called the “Four Chaplains Memorial.” “We believe York Countians is that we need to take care of our veterans, particularly our combat veterans and their families,” co-chair […]
Pa. House committee advances paid sick leave legislation
House Bill 2548 would guarantee that all workers employed in the state would earn one hour of paid leave for every 40 hours worked and could use up to 40 hours of leave per year. It passed along party lines.
Democrat Janelle Stelson, incumbent Republican Scott Perry will debate Oct. 8
A 10th Congressional District debate between Democrat Janelle Stelson and incumbent Republican Scott Perry will be hosted by WHTM/abc27 next month, the television station posted on its website. The debate is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 at the television studio in Harrisburg. ...
Features Announced for 2024 PA Christmas + Gift Show
The Pennsylvania Christmas + Gift Show is returning to the PA Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg from Wednesday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 8, with more special events, admission discounts, entertainment and interactive features than ever before in its 41-year history. At over six acres in size,...
Central Pa. early learning center will offer third-shift childcare services at new facility
A nonprofit is building a new facility in York County. The Children’s Aid Society is building a 15,368-square-foot facility on West Poplar Street in York on an empty lot previously used as the parking lot for Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church. The new facility will be called the Werner Early Learning Childcare Center. The nonprofit will transition services from its current location on West Market Street in York.
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