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Harrisburg fireworks show abruptly canceled, three arrested, firearms recovered
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A scheduled Harrisburg fireworks show at Riverfront Park was abruptly canceled this evening after several weapons were spotted by police. According to Harrisburg spokesman Matt Maisel, on multiple occasions throughout the show, Harrisburg Police officers spotted individuals who they believed were carrying weapons. The first person-...
Cumberland County brewery announces upcoming closure
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — After six years of operation, a family-owned brewery in Cumberland County recently announced that it will be closing at the end of this summer. A locally operated brewery with a taproom at 4830 Carlisle Pike in Mechanicsburg, named Mellow Mink Brewing, announced that they would be closing down at some point later this summer.
Three huge concerts will be in Hershey this July 4 weekend, and it’s not too late to get tickets
This weekend is a busy one for Hersheypark Stadium. Three major concerts are coming to the venue, with two pop stars and a small army of folk music icons all performing there within a span of only four days. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Home Repair Assistance Applications Now Open Until July 15
{HARRISBURG} – Home repair assistance applications are now available for city residents in need of making necessary improvements to their household. The application process has been extended until July 15, 2024 at 3 p.m. You can download applications by visiting the city’s dedicated Homeowner Occupied Improvement Program website.
On track: Scranton may finally see return of passenger rail line to NYC through Poconos
It’s been more than 50 years since passenger trains ferried travelers from Scranton to New York City, and many in Northeast Pennsylvania had given up hope that a rail line would ever return. But funding from the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law may finally bring back passenger trains to run between the Electric City and the Big Apple.
Fish for free on the Fourth of July
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Those who are new to fishing and those who have been doing it for a long time say there is a lot about the sport that anyone would enjoy. "Nice weather, summer, it's quiet in the morning, not many people just come out here and fish," Anthony Elkin said.
Harrisburg Family Dollar store fixes alarm system; neighbors look forward to good night’s sleep
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A day after the company promised to fix an alarm system that kept neighbors awake at night, in some cases for months, Family Dollar said — and an abc27 News crew on the scene confirmed — a contractor was working to fix the system. A company spokesperson said Wednesday two contractors […]
Longer happy hours could soon come to Pennsylvania bars and restaurants
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Do you think alcoholic beverages are too expensive when you order out? A new bill passed by Pennsylvania's House and Senate looks to make it less expensive for you to go out for drinks. From happy hours to drink specials, this new law is aimed at helping bar and restaurant owners add to their profits while making it easier on the wallets of customers.Pennsylvania tells bar and restaurant owners how often they can have happy hours and for how long. Happy hours are times when the consumer saves money and the business owners make more money...
Lt. Gov. Davis hails gun violence efforts
In Harrisburg last week, Lt. Governor Austin Davis hosted a roundtable discussion with local and state leaders, representatives of law enforcement, community organizations and victim’s advocates to showcase the strategies and efforts that have resulted in Pennsylvania showing the second-biggest improvement in gun-related homicides. “Pennsylvanians deserve to be safe...
Pa. Legislative clerk finds side job running fireworks tent a blast
Once again, Pennsylvania’s state budget — or lack of it — is fizzling Rick Breski’s Fourth of July side hustle. For more than 30 years, Breski, whose day job is as a legislative reading clerk with the House of Representatives, has operated a pop-up fireworks tent in the parking lot at Leed’s Restaurant and Bar in Swatara Township.
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