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Pa. GOP blocks reporter from Trump campaign office opening in Lancaster County
Last week the Republican Committee of Lancaster County announced that Donald Trump’s campaign would open an office within its headquarters on June 13. But a reporter and photographer who went Thursday night to document this latest campaign 2024 development were denied entry by the state GOP without explanation. The...
Drivers soon won’t need to slow down to pay on Pa. Turnpike
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is getting rid of the toll booths that require drivers to slow down when entering or exiting the toll road. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is switching to cashless electronic tolling. The system will charge drivers through overhead readers that scan E-ZPass transponders or license plates for payment.
Thunderstorms with marble-sized hail in Lancaster County Friday
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Friday at 4:41 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:15 p.m. for Lancaster County. The storms may bring wind gusts of up to 50 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches). "At 4:40 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over...
Strasburg's May Post Office Road Reopens as PennDOT Completes Pipe Replacement Project
The community of Strasburg Township has reason to celebrate as PennDOT's crew wraps up a pipe replacement project that had a stretch of May Post Office Road (Route 2015) shut down for some time. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) gave word that the road, which runs between Shaub Road and Sawmill Road, is now back in business for locals and commuters alike.
Suspicious object at Lancaster Pride temporarily shuts down street
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Lancaster Pride posted on their Facebook Saturday that a portion of Vine Street temporarily closed down after an object was found on the street by Lancaster City police that raised concerns. Vine Street and a portion of the festival temporarily closed, but was able...
Top talent fuels 'resurgence of optimism' at Pennsylvania system
West Reading, Pa.-based Tower Health recently agreed a $142 million debt refinancing deal with bondholders to almost double its days of cash on hand and secure a longer runway to execute its financial turnaround and return to profitability. Tower launched in 2017 after the formerly named Reading Health System acquired...
Governor Mifflin wins first state baseball championship
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - For the first time in program history, the Governor Mifflin baseball team has claimed their first state title. Friday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park was the Mustang's field of dreams, as they defeated District 6 champion Hollidaysburg 2-1. Outstanding pitching by junior starter Ethan...
2nd Friday outage in a row for city residents, mechanics on the way (Updated)
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Lancaster Pride prepares for their 16th Annual Pride Festival
LANCASTER, Pa. — June is Pride Month, and here in Central Pennsylvania, there's no shortage of events to mark the occasion. Saturday afternoon in Lancaster, people will fill the Lancaster County Convention Center and the streets for the 16th Annual Pride Festival. This year's theme is "Our Streets Are...
Myerstown Borough Council plans for U.S. semiquincentennial
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EPA continues to remove hazardous waste from former Lincoln Chemical building
READING, Pa. - Waste is being hauled away from the site of the former Lincoln Chemical building in south Reading. Officials say the chemicals will be taken to another site for disposal. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says about 30% of the waste has already been removed. The process will...
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