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Dauphin County restaurant inspections from May 28-June 5
The following Dauphin area restaurants were found to have violated Pennsylvania’s health and safety regulations between the dates of May 28 through June 5, 2024. Inspections are overseen by the Department of Agriculture. The department notes that in many cases violations are corrected by the restaurant before inspectors leave.
Gov. Shapiro, lawmakers tout Pa's 'Clean Slate 3.0' law
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Lawmakers in Harrisburg celebrated the third expansion of a law Pennsylvania pioneered that’s sealed more than 43 million criminal records. Governor Josh Shapiro ceremoniously signed the bill dubbed Clean Slate 3.0 into law alongside members of both chambers. The measure officially became law in December.
Unapproved additives for sale: Cumberland County restaurant inspections
The following Cumberland County restaurants were found to have violated Pennsylvania’s health and safety regulations between the dates of May 28 through June 5, 2024. Inspections are overseen by the Department of Agriculture. The department notes that in many cases violations are corrected by the restaurant before inspectors leave.
Harrisburg SD appoints new acting superintendent
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa (WHP) — Harrisburg School District has appointed a new acting superintendent. The District announced Tuesday that Dr. Marcia Stokes will take over the role on July 1. Currently, Stokes is the District's chief financial officer. The search for new leadership comes after former Harrisburg School District...
Public pool opens in Harrisburg for the summer: photos
It is opening day for the longtime Jackson Lick public pool at 1201 N. Sixth St. behind Benjamin Franklin school in Harrisburg. Several children and families made their way out to the pool Wednesday to take their first dip for some summertime fun. According to Harrisburg officials, Jackson Lick underwent...
PennDOT Driver License, Photo Centers closed for Juneteenth
(WHTM) – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation says all driver license and photo centers will be closed on June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday. The annual holiday is officially observed in Pennsylvania to mark the date when Union soldiers reached Galveston, Texas with news of the Civil War’s end.
Ribbon cutting held for new Cumberland County sensory park
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Tuesday’s hometown heroes have created a new space to get in touch with nature in Cumberland County. Upper Allen Township cut the ribbon at a new sensory garden at Winding Hill Park North. The garden can be enjoyed by everyone but it’s designed for children on the autism spectrum. It […]
Events and ways to observe Juneteenth 2024 in central Pennsylvania
On June 19, 1865, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to let the last of the enslaved people know they were free. June 19 is known as Juneteenth, a day marking the end of slavery in the United States. The date...
Former Cumberland County PIO, Firefighter Dies, Family Says
John Bruetsch, a New Cumberland native living in Summerdale, passed away on June 10, his sister Karen Blazina announced on Facebook on Monday. "Today I lost my younger brother. Unexpected that the man, the husband, the father, the grandfather, the brother, the uncle, the fireman, the PIO for Cumberland County answered his last call on earth. He is loved and will be missed. You fought a great fight John Bruetsch ....peace."
Small games of chance in Pa. may be big business, but social clubs want bigger payouts
The Mechanicsburg Club donated nearly half a million dollars to community nonprofits over the past three years from its small games of chance proceeds. It’s a stunning amount coming out of the pockets of its nearly 2,700 members, but club officers believe the amount could be even higher. The...
Iron Bridge Music Festival in New Cumberland
Back for its 4th year the Iron Bridge Music Festival is a free event featuring local musicians, bands, food, and beer! Hear who’s on this year’s line up and get all the details you need to enjoy a weekend filled with music.
Steelton K-9 benefit ride to be held this weekend
STEELTON, Pa. (WHTM) — Tuesday’s Hometown Heroes are hitting the road this weekend for a great cause. The Steelton Police Department is hosting its 2nd Annual K-9 Benefit Ride this Saturday at Susquehanna Valley Harley-Davidson. It features a scenic ride with vendors, food trucks, and a K-9 demonstration...
$200K streetscape improvements completed in Harrisburg neighborhood
Streetscape improvements have been completed in the SoMa (South of Market) area of Harrisburg. This month Harristown Enterprises completed the improvements along the South Third Street corridor between Market and Chestnut Streets. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may...
Tunnel to Towers Foundation announces plans to build 'Veterans Village' along Susquehanna River in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Tunnel to Towers Foundation on Monday announced that it is planning to build a permanent housing community for veterans along the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg. When completed, the "Tunnel to Towers Veterans Village” will serve more than 80 veterans throughout the region, the nonprofit foundation...
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