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High School Girl's flag football team representing Philadelphia Eagles wins inaugural Big 33 Tournament
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (WGAL) — Over the weekend in Mechanicsburg, the first Big 33 Girl's Flag Football tournament was held with four teams competing. The event happened because of a partnership between the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association (PSFCA) and the NFL. A team representing the Philadelphia Eagles organization defeated...
Checking Out the Pennsylvania State Police Academy
HERSHEY, Pa. — The typical morning for a cadet in the Pennsylvania State Police Academy begins at 5 a.m. with a morning run. "Which could be anywhere from three to three and a half miles, at which time they'll come back shower, have breakfast, complete another segment of duties," said Captain Jamal Pratt, Recruitment Service Director.
Stormy Memorial Day forecast prompts Dauphin County community to cancel parade
Thunderstorms are forecast for Memorial Day in the Harrisburg area and across most of eastern Pennsylvania, potentially putting a damper on the many events planned for the Monday holiday. Storms are expected to start after 5 a.m., according to the National Weather Service, with the most severe weather likely to...
New puppet theatre coming to Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A new puppet theatre will be opening its doors to the public in the coming days at the Strawberry Square in Harrisburg. ‘Imaginary Friends’, which is a new puppet theatre, will be opening its doors to the public on Saturday, June 1 in suite 117 on the first floor of Strawberry […]
ArtsFest returns to Harrisburg for 56th year
HARRISBURG, Pa. — ArtsFest is back for its 56th year in Harrisburg, bringing over 150 vendors selling handcrafted works across sixteen categories to Riverfront Park. The annual event brings hundreds of artisans and craftsmen nationwide to the state's capital. “I love my customers here! Like I love them, I...
Shane Gillis, cast of Tires spotted at Williams Grove Speedway
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A rising comedy star and native to the Mechanicsburg area was spotted back in his hometown at an iconic racing track. Stand-up comic Shane Gillis, known for multiple comedy specials and skit show Gilly and Keeves, posted to Facebook on Friday a photo of him at Williams Grove along with the cast of his new Netflix series, Tires.
The COVID pandemic let Pa. House lawmakers vote remotely. The GOP says it’s time to restrict that rule.
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. Harrisburg, Pa. — In April, a firestorm erupted in Harrisburg after Philadelphia police issued an arrest warrant for a sitting state House lawmaker. Less than a week later, authorities revoked the warrant and revealed that it was based on...
Peer support program in Camp Hill offers free services for grieving families
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Death isn’t easy, and it can be especially challenging for young children, but experts say it's important we communicate feelings of anxiety, depression and stress that come with the loss of a loved one. That’s the goal for the Highmark Caring Place in...
Community rallies together to celebrate a York County woman's 101 birthday
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Nelda Crump received an unexpected gift as she walked out her front door on Sunday. 101 people gathered on her lawn to wish her a happy birthday, each representing a year in Crump’s long life. “I never expected anything like this… it makes me...
Wires down reported on 1st Avenue in Manchester
MANCHESTER, Pa. — Wires down have been reported on 1st Avenue in Manchester. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. The wires are reportedly in the middle of the roadway. Use caution in the area. No arching fire or sparking have been reported. Fire department responders have been...
Mechanicsburg’s Sam Rybacki, Carlisle’s Alexis Kline headline coaches’ Mid-Penn Keystone softball all-star picks
Sam Rybacki and Alexis Kline were two of the top hitting/pitching stars in their conference this year, and on Monday, they received top honors among their division. • Sign up for PennLive’s new high school sports newsletter here. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Meet author Taj Magruder | FOX43 Book Club
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Author Taj Magruder has lived in the Philadelphia area for most of his life, but it was a murder 100 miles and 90 years away that captured his attention to become the subject of his first novel. May’s FOX43 Book Club pick combines research and imagination...
WATCH: Memorial Day events across Central Pennsylvania
(WHTM) — Even with some communities across the Midstate cancelling their Memorial Day events due to the predicted weather, there were other places that still held tributes. Silver Spring Township held a ceremony at the Silver Spring Community Fire Company. Students with Cumberland Valley High School’s junior ROTC carried out ceremonial duties.
Harrisburg Artsfest 2024 Preview!
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Saturday, May 25th kicks off the 56th annual Artsfest in Harrisburg!. More than 150 artisans and craftsmen from across the country will make their way to Riverfront Park. Live music will play throughout the three-day event as well. SCHEDULE: 10am-7pm on May 25 &...
Central Dauphin’s Nate Payne leads coaches’ Mid-Penn Commonwealth baseball all-star picks
A consistent star-level contributor the last few years for Central Dauphin, Nate Payne received another big honor. • Sign up for PennLive’s new high school sports newsletter here. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By...
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