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Aging San Juan Bautista festival organizers ready to pass the torch but worried about the future
Trinidad Spinello worries about the future of San Juan Bautista Catholic Church's 41-year-old Hispanic festival that attracts nearly 5,000 people over its four days. The festival is the church's biggest fundraiser, having raised an estimated $2 million since the first one was held in 1983. "I've always helped, but seeing...
Former President Donald Trump announces he will be coming to Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — For the first time since an assassination attempt, former President Donald Trump is returning to the Keystone State. He will hold a rally in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, July 31 at the Farm Show Complex, located at 2300 N. Cameron St. Doors are scheduled to...
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...
It’s better to know what people think [letter]
I agree with Elizabethtown Borough Council member Jay Hynicker! Everyone like him should be able to speak their mind, enabling us to know who they are (“Apology for ‘racist remark,’ ” July 24 LNP | LancasterOnline). There is a heated debate about whether America is a...
Stormers take another gut-punch from York, falling in 12 innings
In the long, daily grind of a baseball season, there are mileposts, good and bad. The Lancaster Stormers had their second bad one in three days Thursday. York’s Jacob Rhinesmith singled home designated runner David Washington in the top of the 12th inning, and the Revolution edged Lancaster 4-3 before 3,695 at Clipper Magazine Stadium.
UPMC Harrisburg installs health vending machine offering STD self-test kits, naloxone kits
UPMC announced Thursday that it has installed a "Health To Go" vending machine outside of the Harrisburg hospital, offering items such as naloxone kits, STD self-test kits and fentanyl testing strips. Penn State College of Medicine partnered with the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation and Dauphin County to launch the new, smart...
Mulch Fundraiser
For Tom's Creek United Methodist Church. $5/3-cubic bag of brown hardwood mulch or $4/20 bags or more. Orders can be picked up at the Baughman Farm, 12120 Harney Road, Taneytown, MD. Contact Curtis Baughman at 443-336-5269 to order the mulch or if you have any questions. The mulch can be delivered to you for a goodwill donation.
Dave Grohl shares surprising Pa. connections in his family history at Hershey concert
The Foo Fighters concert on July 23 in Hershey included a surprise revelation from singer Dave Grohl. Before starting the song “My Hero,” Grohl explained his Pennsylvania roots. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation....
Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams says there will be no fireworks display at this year's Kipona Festival
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams announced there will be no fireworks and drone show at this year's Kipona Festival, citing "serious incidents" that occurred in two of the city's last three July 4 fireworks displays, including one earlier this month. In the most recent incident, the fireworks...
Kipona Festival’s 2024 Drone and Fireworks Show cancelled
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Drone and Fireworks show at this year’s Kipona Festival on Labor Day weekend has been canceled, according to a statement by Mayor Wanda Williams. The Mayor’s decision is a response to the serious incidents that occurred during the latest three July 4 fireworks...
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.
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...
Virtual reality park opens in West Manchester Twp.: 'This isn't a traditional video game'
There's a new entertainment venue in town, and it's perfect for families. Hassan Sall recently opened Another World Virtual Reality Park in West Manchester Township as a way to give families something to do together. ...
Mecum Auctions displays hundreds of classic and custom vehicles in Harrisburg this week
HARRISBURG, Pa. — You can start your engines and head over to the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex as hundreds of collector cars are up for grabs this week. This is all part of Mecum Auctions annual collector car auction featuring Corvettes, Thunderbirds, Camaros, Broncos and more. "I think of...
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