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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 […]
The Tailored Closet of Greater Harrisburg
The Tailored Closet of Greater Harrisburg offers whole home organization, from closets and pantries to laundry rooms and entertainment centers they can transform your space. Hear what they can offer plus see some amazing before and after photos.
Food residue on can opener blade: Lebanon County restaurant inspections, May 27, 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. Big Mike’s Beer Outlet, 465 Penn Ave. Cleona, May 17. Pass. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. Hot water faucet at the 3-compartment sink was observed in disrepair. Fresh Donuts...
Reptile expert visits elementary school in Lebanon County
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. — It’s been almost one year since a wild snake bit Jesse Rothacker more than 50 times while on a bike ride. Like his video that exploded in popularity, so too are the calls from reptiles in need of help. “Every day we’re fielding calls...
Midstate Marker: Wildwood Park
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– It was one of the jewels of Harrisburg’s City Beautiful movement. Opening in 1907, Wildwood Park transformed the old Wetzel’s Swamp into a 600-acre recreation area. Damming the Paxton Creek created the park lake. Not only was it a place for boating, it helped...
‘New neighbors in Strawberry Square’: Harrisburg puppet theater hosts its first show
Funny animals, dazzling sets and fun music were all a large part of the new all-puppet theater that will make its public debut this weekend. Imaginary Friends, located in Harrisburg’s Strawberry Square, aims to provide high-quality family entertainment. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
PA Game Commission now accepting bear ‘paw-traits’ for wildlife design competition
(WJET/WFXP) – Pennsylvania artists have several weeks to get their bearings for the 2025 Working Together for Wildlife Design Contest. The Pennsylvania Game Commission holds the Working Together for Wildlife Design Contest as a way to raise money for wildlife conservation as well as feature local talents. PA artists are assigned a featured species, this year […]
Photos from the 2024 Camp Hill Memorial Day Parade
Camp Hill Borough Parks and Recreation hosted the 105th annual Memorial Day Parade and other activities. The parade began on 19th and Market Streets, moved west to 24th Street, north to Walnut Street, and ended at the Camp Hill Fire Station. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Shane Gillis, cast of Netflix's Tires seen at Williams Grove Speedway
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis stopped by his hometown over the weekend, taking in racing action at Williams Grove Speedway with some of the cast of Netflix's new show, Tires.
Camp Hill to host 105th Memorial Day Parade
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa — Camp Hill will be hosting its 105th annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday. It will start at 9:30 a.m. with festivities taking place at Willow Park at 10:30 a.m. The parade will have the high school marching band, scouts, fire trucks and more. It will...
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...
Peregrine falcon nestlings get banded
Harrisburg, Pa. — Peregrine falcon nestlings atop a state office building in Harrisburg were banded during a livestream event last week, allowing wildlife biologists all over the world to track the birds. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) hosted the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s (PGC) banding of the 2024 Rachel Carson State Office Building peregrine falcon nestlings on Friday. The video is available on the PAcast website. ...
Luna moth-inspired art piece to live and transform in Mount Gretna this summer
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Comedian Shane Gillis stops by hometown, makes appearance at Cumberland County racetrack
Comedy star and Mechanicsburg native Shane Gillis made a pit stop at a racetrack in his home county. Shane Gillis, known for his comedy specials such as “Beautiful Dogs” and a recent hosting gig on “Saturday Night Live,” stopped by the Williams Grove Speedway in Cumberland County recently.
'A phenomenal story': Seltzer's launches guided smokehouse tours during Harvey Seltzer Day
As part of an event to celebrate of their founder Saturday, Seltzer's Smokehouse Meats owners officially launched a guided tour program of the well known bologna company's Palmyra smokehouse. Dozens came out to the company's Palmyra outlet store on 209 North Railroad to celebrate Harvey Seltzer Day, the butcher who...
WITF earns 3 RTDNA Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
WITF has been recognized by the Radio Television Digital News Association with three Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards. Special Projects Editor Tim Lambert has been honored in the Feature Reporting, Best Use of Sound and Digital categories for his story detailing his father Tom’s experience in the military as a participant in an atomic test in 1953. It was the first and only time a nuclear device was fired from a cannon, changing the course of the Korean War and the Cold War in Europe. Starting with his father’s account as perhaps one of the last living witnesses to the test called Grable, Lambert pieced together what may be the first comprehensive account of the event.
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