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Harrisburg cancels fireworks show at Kipona festival, officials work on safety plan
Harrisburg’s end-of-summer festival will not include its traditional fireworks show this year. Mayor Wanda Williams announced on Wednesday that the city would cancel fireworks at the Kipona festival over Labor Day weekend, in light of incidents involving guns at previous city firework displays. Earlier this month, Harrisburg’s July 4th...
YAIAA 100: Here are the seniors, juniors and sophomores we can't wait to watch in 2024-25
It might seem like we are in the heart of summer, but for high school athletes, fall is just weeks away. Media days are on the horizon. Heat acclimatization for football opens on Aug. 5, and the first official day of practice for fall sports is Aug. 12. That's just three weeks away. ...
Two men sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison for June 2020 killing: DA
Roddrick Battle, 22, of West York, and Luis Rosado, 19, of York, pleaded guilty to third-degree murder charges last week for the June 2020 shooting death of Michael Quinones III. They were each sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison, according to the York County District Attorney's Office. The shooting took place...
Kipona Festival fireworks show canceled due to safety concerns, Harrisburg mayor says
HARRISBURG, Pa (WHP) — The City of Harrisburg's 108th annual Kipona Festival will take place this year without the fireworks and drone show. The city announced the decision Wednesday morning, citing "serious incidents" at this year's 4th of July fireworks shows and the need to make the show safer.
New Kids on the Block at Hersheypark Stadium: Where to buy tickets under $20
Blockheads can buy tickets to the New Kids on the Block concert in Hershey for less than $20. The boy band will perform with special guests DJ Jazzy Jeff and Paula Abdul at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Hersheypark Stadium. The band released its first new album,...
Intoxicated woman gets into fight while tubing with toddler in York County, police say
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A Harrisburg woman has been charged with child endangerment following an incident at Yellow Breeches Creek. Shauna Chambers, 33, was arrested after police responded to the 500 block of Trimmer Drive on July 6 for reports of an intoxicated woman with a toddler, according to Fairview Township Police.
Amtrak starts phase 4 of track renewal project in central Pa.
Amtrak started the fourth phase of its track renewal on the Harrisburg line Wednesday, marking the project’s halfway point, the company announced. The work on the Harrisburg line, which started in March, is part of a $122 million project between Harrisburg and Lancaster. Projects of this caliber would typically take around two years, but Amtrak is using a combination of single and full track outages to improve efficiency, according to a press release.
National Night Out to explore police-community dynamic
Some believe that trust must be earned. But trust must also be cultivated, nurtured and fostered. That's the premise upon which the Manheim Township Police Department's (MTPD) approach to National Night Out is based. It's an opportunity to revisit and reinvent connections with the community. Some 45,000 residents call Manheim...
Workers provide maintenance for Shawnee Run
Workers from LandStudies, Inc. began maintenance on a stretch of Shawnee Run today. Two areas have experienced bank erosion due to deposited sediment from upstream areas exerting pressure on the newly stabilized banks. These areas of erosion needed to be addressed to maintain the pollution reduction credits associated with the project.
Tractor-trailer crash backing up I-81 traffic in Dauphin County
A Wednesday afternoon crash involving several tractor-trailers has created a backlog of traffic on Interstate 81 near Harrisburg, PennDOT said. The left southbound lane of I-81 is closed as of 2 p.m. at exit 66 to downtown Harrisburg/Front Street, according to PennDOT spokeswoman Fritzi Schreffler. Southbound traffic is slow-moving, she said, but getting by on the right lane.
York has new memorial police officers who died in the line of duty
YORK, Pa. — A new memorial has been placed outside York police headquarters to honor officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. It was installed on Friday. The Fraternal Order of Police spearheaded the effort. The stone lists the name of Officer Henry Schaad, who was...
The York Merchant on Market reopening this weekend following expansion
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — The York Merchant on Market is holding a grand reopening celebration this weekend. The York Merchant on Market, located at 441 East Market Street in York, made its official debut back in 2020. The market is best known for offering a vast variety of handmade items, artwork, and one-of-a-kind products across 10,000 square feet of space.
Scooped Ice Cream trail highlights local Pa. dairy, business
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – The 7th annual Scooped trail is underway in Pennsylvania, brought to you by Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development‘s tourism website. The trail runs across the entire state from May 30 until September 7! All you need is a car and a cell phone. There are some stops along the […]
Cumberland County temporarily closes Hertzler Bridge to traffic
As a safety precaution, Cumberland County‘s Hertzler Bridge in Carlisle was closed to traffic Wednesday after a routine bridge inspection revealed minor issues that require further investigation. The county’s bridge engineer Herbert, Rowland & Grubic is working with PennDOT to develop a solution to repair and reopen the bridge...
Truck rollover closes Route 117 Wednesday morning in South Londonderry Township
First responders were called out to the to the area of 1849 S. Forge Road, at the roundabout between Hinkle and Airport Roads, in South Londonderry Township at approximately 2:58 a.m. on Wednesday for a tractor-trailer rollover. Campbelltown Volunteer Fire Company Lt. Jason Valentin said the truck was carrying a soy-based product...
Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 71: Zack Coleman, Central Dauphin HS
Starting Experience: 2 years (counting 2024) A key part of an OL that paved the way for 238 rushing yards per game and 32 points per game. Coaches Comments: Zack is an extremely physical player who also moves well. Follow EasternPAFootball.com on Twitter @EPAFootball.
Donald Trump to hold July 31 rally in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Former President Donald Trump will hold a rally in Harrisburg next week. The Trump-Vance campaign will host the rally on Wednesday, July 31 at 6 p.m. at the New Holland Arena located on 2300 N. Cameron Street. Doors are expected to open at 2 p.m. and...
Former President Donald Trump sets return to PA following assassination attempt in Butler
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Former President Donald Trump will return to Pennsylvania following an assassination attempt on his life in Butler, PA on July 13. Trump will hold a rally at 6:00p.m. on July 31 at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, PA. The visit comes after the assassination...
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