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Harrisburg food truck’s shrimp tacos are sweet and smoky: Best Eats
717 Tacos has three, and soon to be four, trucks that you can follow by checking their Facebook page. They pull into food-truck gatherings and regularly park at Spring Gate Vineyard and Winery in Lower Paxton Township and Hersheypark. The truck, named after the local area code, is also available...
Dauphin County improves application access for $50 farmers market vouchers for low-income seniors
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — They can’t fix all the issues with the process — because some of the issues aren’t theirs to fix — but Dauphin County leaders said Thursday they would do what they could to ease the process of applying for annual $50 vouchers to be used at farmers markets. Earlier in the […]
SoMa Fest, summer block parties return to Harrisburg with drinks, live music, games
As the summer season rolls in, Harrisburg’s SoMa neighborhood will get the party started. Monthly SoMa block parties will kick off in May with music, food and games, with a special SoMa Fest planned for Saturday, June 1, featuring all things beer and wine. The first SoMa block party...
Man Charged in Connection with Drug-Related Death in Franklin County
Daquan Woods, 27, from Harrisburg, faces serious charges after being implicated in the death of Dakota Rowles, 26, due to a drug overdose in Franklin County. Woods was arrested and is being held with bail set at $200,000. He is charged with drug delivery resulting in death, following Rowles’ fatal overdose in December 2022, which involved substances such as fentanyl, heroin, and oxycodone.
Law school graduate finishes studies alongside his four-legged best friend
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Tuesday's commencement ceremony for Widener University's Commonwealth Law School was years in the making for graduate Zachary Penzone. "It's been a hectic three years, been an amazing three years," he said. "I loved every minute at Widener." Tuesday's ceremonies were a treat to share with his...
Homes at or under $250,000 in Harrisburg
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between May 6 and May 12. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Harrisburg, all of which featured homes under $250,000. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top three...
11 Harrisburg-area restaurants that have closed so far in 2024
We’re not even halfway through 2024, and the Harrisburg region has already seen a handful of restaurant closings. While restaurants are still opening, many are bidding farewell for a variety of reasons. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
Lyme disease prevention event in Harrisburg
(WHTM)– When you think of big, cuddly animal mascots, who comes to mind? Mickey Mouse? Tony the Tiger? What about Terry the Tick? He was at the capitol Thursday bringing attention to something serious. Real ticks that aren’t big and cuddly, and about the Lyme disease they can carry. State leaders gave out prizes to […]
Hitman gets life sentence
HARRISBURG, Penn. — An appeals court in Pennsylvania upheld the life sentence of a criminal defendant who committed a hired murder when he shot and killed the romantic partner of his client’s former paramour. He says certain witness testimony should not have been admitted and that his due process rights were violated, but these arguments are meritless.
Another victim of Steelton fire shares their story
On Wednesday night, News 8 is hearing from yet another victim of last weekend's duplex fire in Steelton, Dauphin County. The family of a man who was severely burned shares why they believe his survival is nothing short of a miracle. Darnell Cooke is one of four people injured in...
Biden administration visits central Pa. glass plant to tout clean manufacturing standards
The Biden Administration is highlighting a glass manufacturer in Pennsylvania for taking steps to reduce planet-warming emissions. Officials with the General Services Administration and Environmental Protection Agency toured the Vitro Architectural Glass plant near Carlisle to mark the one-year anniversary of a pilot program that created more climate-friendly standards for building materials.
Dreary and damp today, Thursday looks decent
TODAY: Showers & Drizzle, Cool. Hi 65. TONIGHT: Some Clearing. Lo 55. THURSDAY: Partly Cloudy, Breezy. Hi 75. Winds: N 5-15 mph. Today looks bleak. Welcome to the month of May so far here in Central PA. Several areas of low pressure surround the region today and will keep it cloudy, cool, and damp with occasional showers and drizzle. Highs will be stuck in the mid-60s. Tonight will thankfully feature some clearing with temperatures falling into the mid-50s.
‘Blippi: Join the Band Tour’ is coming to Hershey this fall. How to get tickets.
The “Blippi: Join the Band Tour” is coming to central Pa. this fall. The show is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, at Hershey Theatre. “Grab your drumsticks, tune up your guitar and move those feet with Blippi for a musical performance that’s fun for the whole family! This brand-new production of ‘Blippi On Tour’ will feature musicians playing live on stage and promises to bring the vivacious, energetic and educational antics of the global sensation to stages across North America in a never-before-seen show,” according to a news release.
Harrisburg School District superintendent up for Central Dauphin superintendent position
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – The Central Dauphin School District has announced that on Monday, May 20 at the School Board meeting Eric Turman, current Harrisburg School District superintendent, will be recommended for a vote for his election as superintendent for CDSD. “The search process has been thoughtful and rigorous, and I want to thank the […]
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