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Cause of death released after Mississippi teen was hit by a vehicle while crossing central Pa. road
The York County Coroner’s office released the cause and manner of death for the 17-year-old boy from Mississippi who died after he was struck by a vehicle last week in Springettsbury Township. Quinterrion Smith, of Coffeeville, Mississippi, died due to multiple blunt force trauma, according to Pam Gay, the...
Dauphin County Democratic chairwoman says she won’t resign
The chairwoman of the Dauphin County Democratic Committee said she has no plans to resign, despite a letter signed by five elected Democrats calling for her to do so. In a statement issued late Thursday night, Harris said she never received the letter but learned of it through inquiries from news organizations.
Typical Summertime Stickiness With Spotty Storms Saturday
Tonight, clouds will gradually increase, and temperatures will fall to the upper 60s. You'll notice it feels a bit sticky tomorrow, but not uncomfortable. Look for mostly cloudy skies and highs in the mid-80s. Isolated shower and thunderstorms are possible, as low pressure passes to our south. Sunday will feature...
Public encouraged to weigh in on home rule at upcoming info sessions, hearing
If you want to offer input on Lancaster’s draft home rule charter before it’s finalized, now is the time to act. The Home Rule Study Commission is offering four opportunities for public comment over the next two weeks: Two in-person information sessions, one virtual information session and a public hearing.
Susquehanna Valley UPS driver charged with package theft
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — A Susquehanna Valley man is facing charges that he stole packages he was supposed to deliver. It's a crime he may have gotten away with if it weren't for an eagle-eyed neighbor who noticed something wasn't quite right. "This area is a nice, quiet place. We...
Person pulls knife during fight at park in Lancaster
LANCASTER, Pa. — Lancaster police are investigating after a person was seen waving a knife at a park on Thursday. Police said an individual at Culliton Park on South Water Street waved down an officer around 5:50 p.m. That witness said they had tried to stop two males from...
Cybersecurity expert answers questions about global tech outage
The global tech outage on Friday shows us just how fragile the digital world can be. Dr. Bruce Young, the director of the cybersecurity graduate program at Harrisburg University, answers questions about what happened and its impact. Watch the interview in the video player above.
Harrisburg searches for architect, engineer to head Broad Street Market rebuild
Harrisburg is on the hunt for contractors to lead the design of the Broad Street Market rebuild. The city announced on Friday that it is seeking expressions of interest for architectural and engineering services for the market’s brick building, which was devastated by fire a year ago. According to...
Pa. school board leader apologizes for Trump shooting Facebook remark
Carlisle Area School Board president Paula Bussard publicly apologized Thursday night for a social media comment that offended several community members still reeling from the July 13 assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump. Bussard had responded Sunday to a friend’s attempt to make a joke about Trump rallies...
PennDOT holding public hiring event for mechanics and CDL operators
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that it will host a hiring event for CDL operators and diesel mechanics. According to PennDOT, the hiring event for job seekers will held at the offices of PennDOT Engineering District 8, at 2140 Herr Street, Harrisburg from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on […]
Community names Broad Street Market temporary structure “Tenty McTentface”
The people of Harrisburg have spoken. The Broad Street Market’s temporary tent has a name: “Tenty McTentface.”. The market announced in May that it would take community suggestions of names for the tent, which provides temporary space for vendors in place of the brick building, which was ravaged by fire a year ago.
Motorcyclist killed in Cumberland County crash
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — One man is dead after a crash in Cumberland County Friday afternoon. The Cumberland County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as William Mack, 67, of Carlisle. They said he was headed northbound on a motorcycle on Route 74 in Monroe Township and turned left onto Route 174, crossing paths with […]
Cyber outage causes disruptions for UPMC, WellSpan; patient care, appointments not impacted
Two of the region’s largest healthcare and hospital systems on Friday reported some disruptions as a result of the massive global technology outage that had brought to a standstill airlines, banking, TV broadcasts and other businesses and services around the world. However, both UPMC and WellSpan Health said that...
Investigation reveals summer season as deadliest for cyclists in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- CBS News Philadelphia started investigating the issues surrounding bike lanes in the city back in April and now, during the summer months, data shows it's the deadliest time of the year for cyclists.Earlier this week, 30-year-old Barbara Friedes, a doctor at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was hit and killed while riding her bike in Rittenhouse Square. It marked the city's first cycling death of this year. There were 10 deaths in 2023 according to the Philadelphia Parking Authority.In 2017, Emily Fredricks was a pastry chef living in Philadelphia. She didn't have her car in the city because her...
‘Exciting addition’: Shoppers converge at Lehigh Valley’s newest supermarket
EASTON, Pa. - A new destination for fresh meats, produce and other groceries in Northampton County welcomed its first customers on Friday. Bravo Supermarket, a family-owned grocery store, held a soft opening Friday morning at 250 Line St. on Easton’s South Side, co-owner Grizel Mazariegos-Perez said. The business will...
Wells Fargo Center to host job fair for more than 300 part-time jobs
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- If you're looking for work, the Wells Fargo Center is hiring.The arena is holding a job fair to fill more than 300 part-time positions across various departments, including operations, security, guest services, retail and more.The job fair runs from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday at the arena.In a press release, the Wells Fargo Center said in part:"Wells Fargo Center is proud to provide employment opportunities for the Greater Philadelphia region and continues to be a pillar of the city, both culturally and economically."You can apply for a job ahead of time online.
Angel Reese stuns Caitlin Clark in impromptu half-court shooting contest at WNBA All-Star Weekend
Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark’s college rivalry has continued into their WNBA careers. Their respective LSU and Iowa teams faced off in the 2023 national title game and again in the Final Four this past season, and now, the top-10 draft picks are both vying for the league’s Rookie of the Year Award as the top two contenders.
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