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New LGBTQ+ Center opening in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. — In Harrisburg’s Strawberry Square, a new center designed to help LGBTQ+ men of color and trans women of color is opening today. GLO Harrisburg will provide educational, behavioral, mental health and medical services to its guests. In addition, free and confidential STI/HIV testing, plus a...
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.
Spotlight PA Event: What Pennsylvania’s New $47.6 Billion Budget Means for You
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Lawmakers have finalized Pennsylvania’s new $47.6 billion budget — and no one is completely happy. Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro didn’t get recreational marijuana or a tax on skill games; legislative Democrats didn’t get a minimum wage increase; and legislative Republicans didn’t get tax cuts.
Annville historic group collaborates with French museum to solve mystery
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Hershey’s Maddie Zimmer ready to lead U.S. Olympic field hockey team in Paris
Maddie Zimmer was locked in, even though the charismatic midfielder never took the next appointment in her wildly successful field hockey career for granted. There’s a heavy process, taxing an athlete’s physical and mental fortitude, that comes before earning the title of Olympian. If you purchase a product...
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.
UPS driver caught throwing packages into dumpster in Cumberland County: police
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A UPS driver from Harrisburg is facing charges after he was seen throwing multiple packages into a dumpster. Richard Moore, 60, allegedly threw six packages into the dumpster of a Cumberland County business while working as a delivery driver, according to charging documents. On...
Olivia's Peachy Mussel Ceviche is summer in a bowl
YORK, Pa. — Both seafood and peaches are in season, and Olivia's combines them together for a taste of summer in a bowl. Peachy Mussel Ceviche is spread over a Blackened Tuna steak and then served with Sweet Potato Rice. A Buzz Slide cocktail uses cold brew and chocolate...
See all homes sold in Mechanicsburg, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Mechanicsburg reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 15 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,937-square-foot home on East Winding Hill Road in Upper Allen Township that sold for $360,000.
Here's what to see at the Lebanon Area Fair on Wednesday, July 24
The Lebanon Area Fair is being held from now until July 27, and throughout the week thousands of visitors will come to the fair for good food, fun games and live entertainment. From 8 a.m. until 3 p.m., admission to the fair is free. Children under 10 years old get in for free all day, every day. After 3 p.m., admission is $5 per person 10 and older. ...
Amtrak’s $122 million Harrisburg Line Project enters phase four
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Amtrak’s $122 million project to improve tracks between Lancaster and Harrisburg is advancing to the project’s fourth phase after reaching 50% completion. Crews are continuing work in a new location today for the Harrisburg Line Track Renewal Project’s latest phase, but that will...
Holsteins Top Youth Dairy Show at 2024 Lebanon Fair
LEBANON, Pa. — Two Holsteins, one Red and White and the other black and white, walked away with top honors at the Lebanon Area Fair’s youth dairy show. In front of a packed house at the David Brightbill Arena Tuesday night, the best of breed winners in both the junior supreme and supreme champion competitions were introduced to the audience by emcee Harry Bachman.
Only stray showers today and tomorrow, turning less humid by Friday
TODAY: Partly Sunny, Stray Showers. Hi 86. TONIGHT: Mostly Cloudy, Muggy. Lo 72. THURSDAY: Mostly Cloudy, Stray Showers. Hi 85. A few showers have developed overnight and will continue early today thanks to a wave riding northward from the Tennessee Valley. These showers are nice, but overall won’t provide much rain. The day ahead should be partly sunny and humid with temperatures holding in the mid-80s thanks to some clouds. It will be partly sunny with a stray shower at times. Tonight will be mostly cloudy and remain muggy with lows in the 70s.
Cornhole tournament to aid fire department
The Lower Swatara Volunteer Fire Department (LSVFD) will hold its inaugural cornhole tournament on Saturday, Aug. 10, at 10 a.m. Teams will participate in a double-elimination tournament for both bragging rights and cash prizes. The tournament, held outside the firehouse at 1350 Fulling Mill Road, Middletown, will kick off with sign-in at 9 a.m. and will feature food trucks, a live DJ, and giveaway drawings. Attendees may bring their own beverages.
Carlisle man arrested after allegedly asking Siri to 'play porn' in front of children at public park
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — A Cumberland County man has been arrested after exposing himself to multiple juveniles at a public park. According to the affidavit of probable cause, on July 22 at 10:16 a.m., Carlisle police were contacted by staff members with the Carlisle Borough Parks and Recreation to check the pavilion at Letort Park in Carlisle Borough for a disturbance. According to the caller, a man with no shirt on was exposing himself and pleasuring himself with kids present.
Crash with injuries reported in York City
YORK, Pa. — Crews respond to reports of a crash with injuries in York County around 8:45 p.m. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. The report was made for between the intersection of North Queen and East Philadelphia Streets in York City. It is unclear what the...
These cars will turn heads at Mecum's Harrisburg auction
Fans of classic and collector cars will not want to miss this year’s Mecum Auctions at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. About 1,200 cars are set to be part of the auction which started today and runs through Saturday. Joining the cars will be auction lots of road art, automobile collectibles and other items.
Northeastern claims Region 4 crown, advances to Pa. American Legion Baseball Tournament
Despite a valiant final day performance by Chambersburg, Northeastern emerged Tuesday as the American Legion Baseball Region 4 champion. Northeastern broke a scoreless game with four runs in the top of the fifth, leading to a 6-0 triumph in the finale at Hershey’s Memorial Field. If you purchase a...
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