FOOD & DRINK
Raw eggs stored above ready-to-eat foods in walk-in cooler: Dauphin County restaurant inspections, April 24, 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. Days Inn Grantville, 252 Bow Creek Rd. Grantville, Follow-up, April 12. Pass. No violations. Sawasdee Thai Cuisine, 1319 E. Chocolate Ave. Hershey, April 12. Pass. Observed raw eggs in bain-marie unit in...
Restaurant in Dauphin County is one of ‘America’s Best’
An online food series is heading to the Potato Coop in Susquehanna Township. “America’s Best Restaurants” is making a pit stop in early May to film an episode at the restaurant at 2650 Gravel Road at the Susquehanna Union Green, a neighborhood development. Owner Allen Peck has operated...
Lebanon County school bus driver wins $1M Pennsylvania Lottery Mega Millions drawing
JONESTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) – A Lebanon County woman is now a millionaire, at least before taxes. “My husband stopped at BG’s [Value Market, Jonestown] the day before for ice cream and purchased $20 in tickets,” April Zipp said. She was given the Mega Millions tickets for her...
Philadelphia-style hoagie shop announces it’s closing one unit in Cumberland County
A Philadelphia-style hoagie restaurant with two Harrisburg-area shops is consolidating operations. Hoageez announced on Thursday the restaurant at the West Shore Plaza in Lemoyne is closing on May 11. Owners Mike and Linda Martin said they are not renewing the lease after operating for five years. If you purchase a...
Pitbull coming to Hershey with T-Pain on 'Party After Dark Tour'
HERSHEY, Pa. — Rapper and singer Pitbull is coming to Hershey. He will bring his "Party After Dark Tour" to Hersheypark Stadium at 8 p.m. on Aug. 24. Special guest T-Pain and openers SiriusXM Globalization DJs will join him. Mr. Worldwide will perform a mix of his biggest career-spanning...
Frog’s Hollow tavern says business has taken a hit so far, as has their pavement
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Hershey Theatre announces Apollo Awards nominations for high school musicals
The Hershey Theatre has announced the nominations for the 16th Annual Apollo Awards today. This year’s ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 19, at 7 p.m. Similar to the Tony Awards, the Apollo Awards gives recognition to the cast and crew of various central Pennsylvania high school musicals. During the award show the nominees will perform monologues and songs from their school’s show.
Wawa wants to sell beer at this central Pa. store it’s building
If Wawa has its way, at least one store planned as part of its central Pa. expansion will sell beer and wine. The convenience store chain is acquiring a restaurant liquor license for the location under construction at Linden Centre, north of Route 230 in Lower Swatara Township, according to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board database.
No longer in a ‘galaxy far, far away’: ‘Star Wars’ Blue Milk arrives in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A special treat for Midstate Star Wars fans is now a lot closer than “a galaxy far, far away.”. Star Wars TruMoo Blue Milk has hit the shelves of local grocery stores. The vanilla-flavored low-fat milk features both a blue color and special themed packaging.
abc27 Spring Fest with Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association
The Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association is hosting the inaugural abc27 Spring Fest!. Featuring abc27 talent, food trucks, and even dinosaurs, Jaci Thoman tells us more about this jam-packed day of fun and talks all things Williams Grove. abc27 Spring Fest is May 4 at Williams Grove Historical Steam...
Things to do this weekend: Plants, festivals, Independent Bookstore Day
(WHTM) — It’s the last weekend in April and there are plenty of scheduled events in the Midstate. Here is abc27’s list of things to do from Friday, April 26 to Sunday, April 28. Harrisburg area. Wetlands Festival — The 24th annual Wetlands Festival is happening this...
We saved you a bite: Annie’s Soft Ice Cream (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
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Maulik Pancholy will speak at Mountain View Middle School after CVSD votes 5-4
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Maulik Pancholy will return to Mountain View Middle School after The Cumberland Valley School District voted 5-4 in favor of reinstating his anti-bullying speaking engagement. After a passionate meeting on April 24 where hundreds of students and local families shared their perspectives on the board's...
Dunkin’ bringing another unit to Cumberland County
Dunkin’ is opening another coffee stop in the Harrisburg region. Renovations are underway at the former Orrstown Bank at 1110 E. Simpson Road in Mechanicsburg for a 1,800-square-foot Dunkin’ with multiple drive-thru lanes, according to plans approved by Mechanicsburg Borough. An opening date has not been announced. In...
Brett Young to perform at Hollywood Casino
GRANTVILLE, Pa. (WHTM) – An award-winning country music artist will perform this summer in Dauphin County. Known for songs like “In Case You Didn’t Know,” Brett Young will perform at Hollywood Casino in Grantville on Aug. 24. Tickets go on sale this Friday morning at 10 a.m. The performance is part of Hollywood Casino’s outdoor […]
Knead Pizza to reopen Midtown shop, nearly two years after unionization controversy
A Harrisburg pizza shop soon will fire up its ovens again. Owners of Knead Pizza told TheBurg on Friday that they would reopen their N. 3rd Street location this summer after being closed for almost two years. Knead suddenly shut down its slice shop, as well as its location in...
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