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Harrisburg artist opens studio, community creative space
Julia Mallory has always been a creative person, but, until now, has never had a place of her own to bring her love of poetry, art and education together. Recently, that changed when she cut the ribbon on Ten Oh! Six, her new studio and community gathering space on N. 3rd Street in Harrisburg.
Cell phone stored in stainless steel bowl in kitchen: Dauphin County restaurant inspections, May 29, 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. Angie’s Brookside Diner, 1360 Eisenhower Blvd. Harrisburg, Complaint, May 17. Fail. The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Food Employee observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. Food employees observed in kitchen area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Observed food (fried potatoes, chopped vegetables?) in the three-door freezer unit area without a cover. Observed food (mixes?) in the three-door cooling unit area stored open with no covering. Observed a cell phone stored inside a stain steel bowl in the kitchen area. Observed soda gun and holster pink and brown slime on interiors in the bar area. Unwrapped and unprotected single use straws stored in the customer area. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the bar area.
Harrisburg's tiny home village brings new beginnings for homeless veterans
HARRISBURG, Pa (WHP) — A tiny home village in Harrisburg is working to support homeless veterans and get them back on their feet. Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania (VOPA) is the nonprofit behind the Veterans Grove village. Co-founder of VOPA Tom Zimmerman said the idea started back in 2018. “We...
School District of Harrisburg hoping to have new superintendent by school year
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – The School District of Harrisburg hopes to have a full-time superintendent hired before September after Eric Turman was hired to lead the Central Dauphin School District. In a letter to families on Friday, the district’s Court Appointed Receiver Dr. Lori Suski said the district has...
School vouchers are major part of conversation at Harrisburg town hall
Nearly 120 residents gathered at Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church in Harrisburg on Tuesday evening for a town hall meeting that focused on education. The event was run by Black Pastors United for Education, led by founder Rev. Joshua Robertson of The Rock Church in Harrisburg, who said education is the start to a better community.
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Look To Close Seat Belt Loophole
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Look To Close Seat Belt Loophole. (Harrisburg, PA) -- Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking to close a seat belt loophole for little kids. The Pennsylvania House last week approved a change that would end the seat belt exemption for large trucks in the state. Currently Pennsylvania law doesn't require kids to wear seat belts in any truck larger than seven thousand-pounds. That means drivers of heavy duty trucks and Hummers don't have to buckle-in their kids. State Rep. Joe McAndrew says he wants to make sure that all kids are protected.
Harrisburg’s commission to help residents fight discrimination hasn’t met for 2 years
Harrisburg has a strong city ordinance that protects residents from discrimination based on their race, gender, sexual orientation and more. But the body charged with enforcing it hasn’t met for over two years. The Harrisburg Human Relations Commission, which is responsible for investigating complaints of discrimination in housing, employment...
High school students, nonprofit joined forces to build affordable home in Uptown Harrisburg
A unique local project took hands-on learning to the next level, while helping the community. After three years of construction work, Dauphin County Technical School (DCTS) and Harrisburg-based Brethren Housing Association (BHA) cut the ribbon on a new affordable home on Thursday. The house, on the 600-block of Wiconisco Street,...
Dauphin County judge intervenes — again — in Clerk of Courts office backlog
Three weeks after Dauphin County’s president judge cracked down on the Clerk of Courts Office for delays in handling vital paperwork tied to criminal cases, the judge again intervened to address languishing backlogs. President Judge Scott Evans issued another administrative order last week, instructing the Clerk of Courts Office...
Park Plan: A proposed Allison Hill park is generating neighborhood enthusiasm—along with some concern
Malissa Gaddy longs for a better view from her home in Harrisburg’s Allison Hill. At the moment, she sees a vacant block and occasional dumping ground. “If they don’t put something here, it’s going to continue to be a dumpster,” she said. “I don’t like looking out my back door, and I think it’s time for the Hill to actually have some greenery. If we don’t have educational things for these children to learn from, as in what plants actually do, they’re going to continue to walk by a flower and stomp on it.”
Harrisburg City Council reverses vote, approves Broad Street Market construction manager
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Harrisburg City Council voted 4-3 Tuesday to approve a construction manager for the Broad Street Market rebuilding project, reversing its vote from two weeks ago. The Council had voted 5-2 to reject the Alexander Building Construction Company as the construction manager on May 14. City...
Dauphin County approves $110k to NRA, former commissioner
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Dauphin County approved the allocation of $110,000 to the National Rifle Association and one former county commissioner. Commissioners voted Wednesday 2-1 to approve the payment. Democrat Justin Douglas voted no, while Republican Mike Pries and Democrat George Hartwick supported the move. “I think any time...
New Puppet Theater Opening In Harrisburg This Weekend
New Puppet Theater Opening In Harrisburg This Weekend. (Harrisburg, PA) -- A new option for kid-friendly entertainment is becoming available in Harrisburg this weekend. Imaginary Friends puppet theater is opening up in Strawberry Square on Saturday. The 60-seat theater will feature multiple puppet shows each day that are aimed at young children and their families. For additional details and tickets go to puppetfriends.com.
Dauphin County Lidl grocery store announces grand opening date
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The long-awaited German grocery store named Lidl has officially announced the grand opening date for its new Harrisburg location. abc27 news first reported on the new Lidl grocery store back in April 2023 when officials with the popular discount retailer first confirmed that they were planning to open a Harrisburg store in the Paxton Towne Center on 5125 Jonestown Road.
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