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Central Pa. bridge will close for 3 years, cost $234M for repairs
The Veterans Memorial Bridge connecting Columbia and Wrightsville will close for three years during a renovation project that is now expected to cost $234 million, nearly three times its original budget. Officials from both boroughs worry about the impact the project will have on traffic and their economies. The 1.2-mile...
[LNP | LancasterOnline] Columbia Council considers rewriting codes surrounding rental properties
What happened: Council members have started work on changing the way the borough deals with residential landlords who fail to fix property issues, such as trash accumulation, pest infestation, overrun weeds and more. What’s new: The borough may consider fining property owners up to $600 a day until they comply...
Lancaster County names Director of Public Safety
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) — Lancaster County has a new director to lead its Department of Public Safety. Brian Pasquale was appointed as the county’s first public safety director. Thanks for signing up!. Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now. WHTM Daily Digest. The department will oversee county...
Labor Day celebrations happening across central Pa.
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — For many, Labor Day signifies the end of summer. To mark this upcoming change of season, counties across Central Pennsylvania are hosting a wide array of events this weekend that people can get excited about. Dauphin County. The 108th annual Kipona festival will be held along...
York Co. youth center dedicates music room to Red Lion teen
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — After the controversial death of a Red Lion teen – the youth center where his parents say he spent a lot of his time is honoring him. The 18th South Youth Center opened a music room on Thursday, August 29th in dedication to 18-year-old Tyler Moser.
Surveys closing soon on city parks, health
Lancaster residents have just a couple more days to weigh in on a pair of city surveys: One on community health, the other on the design of three city playgrounds. Both are due to wrap up at the end of the week. The Healthy Lives, Healthy Lancaster survey has been...
Rescheduled “National Night Out!” Celebration Taking Place September 3rd, from 6-8PM!
Please join us for Hellam Township’s 2024 “National Night Out” celebration!. Time: 6pm-8pm Location: Hellam Township Municipal Complex, 45 Walnut Springs Rd. York, PA 17406. *Parking is at a premium, so we suggest carpooling if at all possible*. Bring your own lawn chair!. Activities include: Face Painting,...
Long’s Park, Heart of Lancaster: 2 Labor Day art shows to bring thousands to Lancaster
Between the Long's Park Art Festival and the Heart of Lancaster Arts and Craft Show, Lancaster County could see as many as 30,000 art enthusiasts this Labor Day weekend. The two shows combined, which are about six miles apart in distance, will feature works from more than 300 artists. Former...
Baby boom! York Hospital sets a record for most babies born in a month in July
WellSpan's York Hospital had a baby boom this summer. The hospital's maternity department had its busiest June and July on record, the hospital reported, with a record 294 babies born in July alone. Of those, there were 131 girls, 163 boys and five sets of twins. (For the stat-driven among us, that...
Grant awards funds for more native trees in Pennsylvania
LITITZ, Pa. — You may notice some new trees being planted in your neighborhood this fall. Over 3,000 native trees are expected to be planted across Pennsylvania thanks to funding from the GIANT Company and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. Through their 2024 Healing the Planet grant program, 32 groups were...
Ephrata Chamber Hosts Annual Wine Walk
The annual Chamber of Commerce Wine Walk in Ephrata will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19, with check-in for 21-and-over participants beginning at 4 p.m. at the Ephrata Recreation Center, 112 Basin St. SW. Photo ID will be required at check-in. From there, the three-hour Wine Walk will take you to several businesses in downtown Ephrata.
Discover Career Opportunities: PennDOT’s Lancaster Hiring Event Opens Doors for CDL Operators and Mechanics
LANCASTER, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is set to host a hiring event aimed at filling key positions for CDL operators and diesel equipment mechanics in Lancaster County. This initiative, scheduled for Tuesday, September 10, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, will take place at the Lancaster County Maintenance Office, located at 2105 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602.
Local emergency managers visit National Weather Service office
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WHTM) — It’s a popular spot for a field trip, but it wasn’t a group of school kids hitting the road. The York County Office of Emergency Management paid a visit to the National Weather Service in State College to get an up close look and meet the people they work with in severe weather situations.
Midstate hospital experiencing baby boom amid national decline in birth rates
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — National birth rates are declining but one local hospital is having a baby boom. The maternity team at Wellspan York Hospital says it had its busiest June and July on record for births. In July, it had the highest number of deliveries in a single...
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