FOOD & DRINK
Bug crawling out of cooker; mold-like substance on ice machine: Cumberland County restaurant inspections
The following Cumberland County restaurants were found to have violated Pennsylvania’s health and safety regulations between the dates of April 14-28, 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. If you purchase...
Inflation, low staff, temporarily shuts down Slate Belt seafood restaurant, owners say
Price hikes due to inflation and a staffing shortage has caused a Slate Belt seafood restaurant to temporarily close its doors. American Lobster at 1420 Jacobsburg Road in Plainfield Township has shut down for now. Owners shared the news on the restaurant’s Facebook page Thursday. “Due to staffing and...
Downtown Daily Bread closed on May 2 and May 3 due to "unexpected issue"
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Downtown Daily Bread has announced on Facebook that the building will be closed May 2 and May 3. The human services organization shares that the momentary closure is due to an unexpected issue. “The safety and well-being of our community are our top priorities,” writes...
Local summer camps offer financial assistance as prices surge
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Summer is right around the corner, but many parents are already dipping in their wallets as they get ready to send their kids off to camp. That’s because camp prices this year are soaring. Just imagine going to sign your child up for...
Pennsylvania Turnpike says loose pig on the highway is now safe
(WHTM) – The Pennsylvania Turnpike says a pig that was loose near the highway is now safe. The turnpike says the pig was reported on/near the lanes of travel near milepost 244.4 between Harrisburg West Exit #242 & Harrisburg East Exit #247. “This little piggy went Wee, wee, wee,...
AAA Central Penn collecting pet supplies for animal shelters
(WHTM)– Thursday’s hometown heroes are helping animal shelters. AAA Central Penn is collecting pet supplies at all its branches in the Midstate and to raise attention Speranza Animal Rescue brought along Stefan an American Staffordshire terrier who is up for adoption. The pet supply drive is looking for...
Things to do this weekend: Garden Faire, vintage fest, antique show
(WHTM) — The April showers brought May flowers and a lot of things to do in the Midstate. Here is abc27’s list of events happening from Friday, May 3 to Sunday, May 5. Author event — #1 New York Times Bestselling author Erik Larson is visiting Harrisburg this weekend to discuss his new book, “The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War.” The event will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Harrisburg, located at 2701 North 3rd Street, Harrisburg. Tickets can be purchased online.
Fine Wine & Good Spirits reopening in Cumberland County
CAMP HILL, Pa. (WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) announced that it has reopened its store in Camp Hill following renovations. abc27 news reported when the Fine Wine and Good Spirits store at The Shoppes of Hampden on 3760 Market Street, had closed back in February for renovations.
Renowned architects designed ‘Spanish Corners’ home in Harrisburg: Cool Spaces
The city of Harrisburg is full of neighborhoods, each with its own recognizable architectural style. Driving through the city, heading north toward Italian Lake, one notices a several-block stretch of grand old homes, especially in the areas of North Front, Second, Green and Penn streets. If you purchase a product...
Furry Friends with Loki, the dog!
NEW FREEDOM, Pa. — This week's Furry Friend is Loki, brought to us by Animal Rescue Inc. Loki is described as a fun dog who loves to play fetch, run around in the yard, and go for extra long walks. This pup loves to play with toys. His favorite is a Kong football.
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