RED LION, Pa. (WHTM) — A first-of-its-kind food hall in York County has officially announced its opening date. abc27 news reported back in July 2024 when Chef Ethan Greer (owner of Greer’s Burger Garage) first announced plans to open a new food hall, called Franklin Street Social, at 214 North Franklin Street in Red Lion, […]

Plenty of animals have been causing problems across central Pa. in the past few months., including a bull wandering around York County and multiple bear sightings. The newest issue, however, involves an eagle’s nest. The York County Food Bank, located at 15 Marianne Drive, York, has been looking for...

Saubel's Market has served York County for 98 years, and the Saubel family is inviting the public to join them for a two-week long celebration of its grand re-opening. Starting Thursday, Oct. 31, to Wednesday, Nov. 13, guests will have a chance to win a 10-minute shopping spree, one of 10, $100 gift...

YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A team of local animal rehabilitators and volunteers came together Monday afternoon to rescue two bald eagles that had become trapped under a boulder at Susquehanna Riverlands State Park. The birds were discovered by a rock climber, who immediately contacted the Department of Conservation...

After temporarily relocating to a shared space because of the redevelopment of its former building, Roburrito’s has now closed its Lancaster city burrito shop and is making plans to move to Columbia. Roburrito’s owner Rob McGrath said the Water Street shop closed because he was informed by the Pennsylvania...

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A popular restaurant franchise that is known for offering breakfast, brunch, and lunch has officially opened the doors to its newest Lancaster County location. abc27 news reported back in September when the new Turning Point restaurant first confirmed they would soon be opening its doors in a space on 100 […]

YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — There are a few days left in pit bull awareness month and a local SPCA is celebrating by trying to find forever homes for their dogs. The York County SPCA cut adoption fees on all dogs, not just pit bulls, in half. This month, they say they’ve been focused on […]

YORK, Pa. — Today marks National Cat Day, a time to raise awareness about cat overpopulation and find a way to combat the issue. One way to help is by adopting your own feline friend from a rescue like Heavenly Paws Animal Shelter. Garfield and Bubbles are just two...

MANHEIM, Pa. (WHTM) — A locally-owned sandwich shop that first debuted earlier this year, has now announced the upcoming opening of its second location. abc27 news reported earlier this year when the new Bobby Bay’s Sandwich Shop, which is owned and operated by Frank Conigliaro, officially opened its doors at 1878 Lincoln Highway East in Lancaster County. Although […]

Michael W. Smith will perform in the spring of 2025 in central Pa. Smith will be at the American Music Theatre in Lancaster on Thursday, May 1, 2025. The contemporary Christian artist has won three Grammy Awards, 45 Dove Awards and an American Music Award and has sold more than 15 million albums. He has had 32 No. 1 hit songs including “Place in This World,” “Here I Am to Worship,” “Friends,” “Awesome God” and “Great is the Lord.”

YORK, Pa. — A central Pennsylvania dessert company known for its gigantic, gooey cookies is "churning" to a new adventure. Sara and Doug Taylor of Taylor Chip received a $3.5 million state grant earlier this year to help expand its manufacturing operation, including adding the ability to produce ice cream.

Pennsylvania’s highly contested Sheetz versus Wawa debate is coming to Elizabethtown. Wawa has received approval from Mount Joy Township’s Zoning Hearing Board approval from Mount Joy Township after two years. Meanwhile, Sheetz has drawn up plans for a new location close to campus. After two attempts in three...

YORK, Pa. — For kids who prefer to celebrate Halloween without the spookiness, these themed snacks and crafts might just be the only fright needed on All Hallows Eve. Each snack can also be considered a craft within itself!. Party Host Helpers shares ideas for scary good food and...

YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– If you visit the new York County History Center, one of the first things you’ll see when you walk through the door is Reddy Kilowatt, a longtime mascot for electric companies across the country and around the world. According to Dan Fink of the History Center, the sign was repaired and […]

In the mid-1800s, so the apocryphal story goes, Julius Sturgis was running a bakery when a man riding the rails stopped by looking for work. Sturgis had no job to offer, but he fed the man dinner. In exchange for the meal, the man gave Sturgis the recipe for his famous crispy pretzel and went on his way. As told in another story, an employee at the bakery fell asleep and let a soft pretzel bake for too long. The recipe's origins are fuzzy, much like the mysterious origins of pretzels in Medieval Europe, but the fact is the resulting pretzel bakery opened by Sturgis in 1861 was the first of its kind and is today a landmark in Pennsylvania Dutch Country.

Tattered Flag Brewery & Still Works in Middletown has been sold. California-based Tower Investments, operating as Middletown South Union Street, LLC, purchased the property at 1 S. Union St., according to Dauphin County deed records. NAI CIR’s Nik Sgagias announced that the new owner is leasing the building. The...

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Jesse Rothacker with Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary has few scaly friends. One of them is an adult Gila Monster named Chester with a venomous bite. But don’t let the word ‘monster’ in the name fool you, Chester’s bite may be a force for good.

Aired; October 29th, 2024. The Christmas show will include 78 performances from November 5 through December 30. Brandon Martin, President and CEO of the American Music Theatre says the show is written, built, and produced entirely in house with a team of artists and creatives. “This is a special show,...

There are a great many lessons to be learned from live high school theater. Among the most important are the concepts of collaboration, cooperation and accountability. Student cast members of the Conestoga Valley High School (CVHS) fall play seem to recognize that teamwork does in fact make the dream work.

The cost of a traditional kitchen remodel may be unaffordable for many homeowners. Cabinet refacing offers a budget-friendly way for your customers to achieve a fresh look without the substantial cost of replacing all the cabinets. Keystone Wood Specialties offers a hands-on, professional cabinet refacing training class. Proven standard industry...