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Meet some new animal faces, a sloth, alligator and marmoset, at the York State Fair
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — With the York State Fair now underway, people are out and about enjoying the festivities that includes some familiar ,and different, animal faces. Who ever said learning can’t be fun? The animals are there to teach attendees facts about wildlife, and while you may not see a elephant or a […]
Fedora hats, ‘dangerous rides’ and Bingo; Travel back to the York Fair midway in 1953
More than 70 years ago, WGAL's Dave Brandt went to the York Fair, where he interviewed people on the midway. From a first-time fairgoer to a seasoned worker who guessed people's weights, Dave captured the flavor of the fair and learned a little bit more about the people there. The...
Leg Up Farmers Market Mini Music Festival & Cookout
Join Us for Our First Leg Up Farmers Market Mini-Music Festival!. On July 27th from 4pm to 7pm, we're hosting our very first Leg Up Farmers Market Mini-Music Festival! This is going to be such a fun and relaxing summer evening filled with delicious food, talented local musicians, and good company. We'll have three fantastic local artists serenading you throughout the evening. Feel free to BYOB, blankets or chairs to spread out and make yourselves comfortable! We'll also be firing up the grills for our famous cookouts. You can look forward to grass-fed burgers, portabella mushroom sandwiches for our vegetarian friends, all-natural hot dogs, and all the fixings. Our cookout meals are always made with the freshest ingredients from our farm and other local partners.
Foo Fighters bring the energy to Hersheypark Stadium this week
HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM)– Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rock band, “Foo Fighters,” is coming to Hersheypark Stadium during their “Everything or Nothing at All Tour” tour on July 23. The newly announced leg of the tour will see Foo Fighters host “Rock N Roll...
A true fish story: Marysville angler wins national title
Joshua Kauffman, a recent graduate of Susquenita High School, has brought national recognition to Perry County by winning the prestigious 2024 Abu Garcia High School Fishing National Championship, which was held June 19-21 at Lake Hartwell in Anderson, S.C. The Marysville native, along with his fishing partner Trent Carey of York Springs, emerged victorious in a fiercely competitive tournament, besting 249 other teams to secure the significant victory.
Help for the Hungry: Downtown Daily Bread opens new food pantry
A Harrisburg organization hopes that its new service will make a difference when it comes to food insecurity. Downtown Daily Bread cut the ribbon on its Renewed Hope Food Pantry at a ceremony on Monday, with officials sharing that the service will fill an important need for local families. “We...
MAAM P-61 Nose Art – Introducing “Moonbeam Dream”
Just over a month ago, in June 2024, the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum (MAAM) unveiled a brand-new paint job on their Northrop P-61B Black Widow, USAAF #42-39445. The massive fighter sat proudly, fully covered in gloss black paint, as visitors from around the country stopped to take photos during the museum’s 33rd Annual World War II Weekend. Just recently, during the museum’s members’ day picnic on July 20th, there was another unveiling to do. After 79 years, their P-61 has its own identity and nose art; Moonbeam Deam.
LanCATster Cat Café will allow customers to interact with adoptable cats
LANCASTER, Pa. — Susquehanna Valley cat lovers will soon have a purr-fect place to visit. The LanCATster Cat Café is expected to open this fall at 222 N. Duke St. Customers can enjoy coffee, tea and baked goods while interacting with adoptable cats from the Columbia Animal Shelter.
Pennsylvania Lottery payouts back on track after computer system upgrades
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Lottery says it is back on track when it comes to payouts after a computer upgrade caused delays in May. Lottery Spokesperson Ewa Swope said timelines are back to normal. She said the Lottery hadn’t upgraded their computer system in 16 years.
Review: HARRISBURG FRINGE FESTIVAL DAY 2 at Various Harrisburg Venues
The second night of the Harrisburg Fringe Festival, Friday, July 19th gave audiences another night of wonderful artistic variety and talent. Check out this reviewer’s observations of five of the Friday evening performances. Cheaper Than Therapy: If you never thought a tuba could be a solo instrument, Matthew Murchison...
WITF Music: Lives Lost
Reconciling a troubled past with the modern technological age. Lives Lost is a band that originated in Hershey about three years ago. Their music deals with navigating the modern world of social media, relationships, and reconciling one’s troubled past. Lead singer Tannis Pellegrini, guitarist Aaron Perry, drummer Alan Thompson, and bassist Chad Wynn joined us in the studio to play a couple of songs and explore their music.
Luke Bryan Adds Final Date To Farm Tour 2024
Luke Bryan has added the final date to his now complete Farm Tour 2024 schedule. The five-time Entertainer of the Year will play his final show at Bow Creek Farm and Cattle Co. in Grantville, Pennsylvania, on September 19. Tickets are on sale now. This year's tour will be the...
Duck Donuts offers BOGO donut for National Sprinkle Day
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Duck Donuts is celebrating National Sprinkle Day with a buy-one-get-one offer. Guests who purchase one Vanilla Confetti Donut on Tuesday, July 23 will get another Vanilla Confetti Donut free. “We are delighted to host a National Sprinkle Day celebration for our donut enthusiasts and sprinkle connoisseurs...
Melanie Martinez ‘Trilogy Tour’ in Hershey: Where to buy the cheapest tickets
Alternative pop star Melanie Martinez will bring her “Trilogy Tour” to Hershey next week. She will perform on Thursday, July 31, 2024, at the Giant Center. After competing in season three of “The Voice” in 2012, Martinez went on to have hits with “Dollhouse,” “Cry Baby” and “Pity Party.” The show will include hits from her albums, “Cry Baby,” “K-12″ and “Portals.” Special guest is Lola Young.
Buy Local When Shopping at Farmstead Farmers Market in Palmyra
Farmstead Farmers Market is approximately a 20 minute drive from Harrisburg in Pennsylvania. It's a farmer's market that is open year-round on Fridays from 8am to 6pm and on Saturdays from 8am to 3pm. The market is comprised of two large buildings and sits right beside the Nest Antiques. You'll find the parking lot out back.
One-man play 'Every Brilliant Thing' coming to Mount Gretna next month
Presented by Gretna Theatre, "Every Brilliant Thing," a heart-wrenching and hilarious one-man play starring Andrew Kindig, will be performed at The Gretna Timbers from Aug. 1-10. The play is based on stories of a young boy attempting to ease his mother's depression by creating a list of all the "brilliant" things in...
Final Plans for Susquehanna Riverlands State Park to Be Unveiled at Public Meeting
YORK, PA — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is set to reveal the final conceptual plans for the ecological restoration and site improvements at Susquehanna Riverlands State Park. The announcement came from State Parks Director John Hallas, who emphasized the importance of public engagement in the planning process.
Spotlight: SUBSCRIPTIONS ON SALE NOW! at Appell Center for the Performing Arts
CHICAGO The Musical – November 27, 2024. Still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake, this classic American musical tells the universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. After 27 years and more than 10,000 performances, it is hotter than ever!
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