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Longtime LGBTQ Harrisburg nightclub under new ownership, name change
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A Harrisburg nightclub that first opened in the 1980s will soon have new owners whose goal is to create a reimagined LGBTQ+ entertainment nightclub. The four-level Stallions Entertainment Complex first opened its doors on 706 North 3rd Street back in 1985. Since its founding, the bar has expanded its clientele and slowly became a space for all.
Gillian Kratzer: Pa. surplus should help all residents
I guess it’s not important to keep $14 billion sitting in a bank account in Harrisburg after all. In February, Gov. Josh Shapiro introduced a budget with strong investments in education, community development and public transit. It included proposals to address housing, gun violence, teacher recruitment, higher education costs, medical debt and dozens more important investments. It also helped hundreds of thousands of workers by raising the minimum wage.
Man charged with killing Middletown native in 2016 ordered to stand trial
WILLIAMSPORT — An earlier fight between two men is the possible motive in the fatal shooting of a Middletown native on a Williamsport street in 2016. Dawud M. Rogers, 42, was held for court Friday on charges that he shot William Michael Blackwell, 31, on Dec. 30, 2016. Blackwell...
Homes at or under $500,000 in Dauphin County
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Dauphin County, here’s what sold for or under $500,000 between April 29 and May 5. Below, we provide an overview of the top three properties in each area, carefully chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces.
‘Love, life and family’: Heartfelt, unique gifts touch these central Pa. moms
As Mother’s Day approaches, PennLive talked to some community leaders, who are also moms, about what the holiday means to them and their best gifts. Here’s what they shared:. Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
Stained towel, bracelets taken from convicted killer’s property in homicide investigation
A stained towel was among the items Dauphin County police seized from a convicted murderer’s property while searching for a missing woman presumed dead, according to court documents obtained by PennLive. A green towel “with unknown substances/stains” was found the morning of March 20 in one of the four...
What $500,000 can buy you in Lancaster County
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Lancaster County, here's what sold for or under $500,000 between April 29 and May 5. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top three properties in each area, selected based on their proximity to the desired price range and the most spacious living areas available.
Storied Middletown farm to sprout houses as bulldozers move in
After decades of fighting to preserve it, bulldozers have moved on to Stone Meadows, the storied Bucks County farm, whose fertile fields along Route 413 in Middletown will soon sprout houses. Mostly. About 70 acres of the 167-acres that made up Stone Meadows will be preserved. The bulk will become...
Will shuttered firehouse in Dauphin County deter voters in upcoming election?
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify Commissioner Mike Pries, not Commissioner George Hartwick, motioned to hold a special meeting. Furthermore, context has been added on temporary measures Dauphin County takes to make polling places that are not ADA-compliant accessible on Election Day. The abrupt closing of...
Anyone in Middletown missing a big snake? Police would like to speak to you. Now
Anyone missing a snake in Middletown? If so, Middletown Police have him (or her) in custody. Police apprehended the stray snake after it entered a home in the Lower Orchard section of the township. No other information was available immediately about how the homeowner discovered the slithery intruder. "The resident...
Dauphin County fire company inquiry started when Black applicant was turned away
The Pennsylvania attorney general’s office has reopened its investigation into the Friendship Fire Company in Bressler, a fire company recently shut down due to allegations of racial discrimination. The allegations included a March 16, 2024, incident where a Black man entered the Swatara Township department’s social club and asked...
The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg
We wish our readers a wonderful Mother’s Day this weekend and hope the rain doesn’t hinder your celebrations! Before you head out to find a last-minute gift for mom, read up on this week’s news, below. Bob’s Art Blog highlights local exhibits in Carlisle and Harrisburg that...
Traffic delays due to police activity, crash
STEELTON, Pa. — Officials responded to a vehicle crash on I-283 southbound near Exit 1B - Eisenhower Blvd. and PA 230, according to PennDOT. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. As of 3:10 p.m., there are lane restrictions with police activity at the start of I-283 northbound,...
Penn State Health: The Health You Need to Live the Way You Want
Specialists from Penn State join us to discuss how they’re helping us get the health we need to live the way we want. EMS Week is a time for celebrating the hard work and dedication of the emergency professionals that keep our community safe. Ahead of EMS Week’s 50th anniversary, chief flight paramedic Matt Bailey and EMS fellow Dr. Caitlin Hester-Laird educate us on what to do in an emergency.
One, two, three: Susquenita T&F breaks school records
It was another busy week for the Blackhawks. On Saturday, April 27, Susquenita sent athletes to two different competitions, the Penn Relay Carnival and the 63rd Annual Cedar Cliff Relays. While the boys 4x400m headed to Philadelphia to compete against teams from across the globe at the oldest and largest...
As job buyouts loom, here’s how much enrollment has dropped at each of Penn State’s 19 branch campuses
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Citing enrollment that has “declined significantly” at branch campuses around the state, Penn State Wednesday offered a year of salary and other benefits to branch campus employees willing to retire early. But how significantly at each campus? The figures — compared to enrollment in fall 2019, almost five years ago — […]
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