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PennLive.com

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Hindu temple plan draws traffic concerns from Cumberland County residents

A proposed Hindu temple in Silver Spring Township received conditional approval despite residents' concerns about traffic and conservation impacts.

Cumberland County, PA · 5h
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PennLive.com

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🏡 He bought the home in 2012 without knowing it was built by his immigrant ancestor. Then historian Lawrence Knorr researched the deeds and uncovered a family connection reaching back to the 1760s.

Dauphin, PA · 1d

abc27 News

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Fire destroys Cumberland County home

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– A fire destroyed a Cumberland County home early Tuesday morning. According to the Silver Springs Community Fire Company, crews responded to the 100 block of Birch Street in Silver Spring Township for a reported house fire early Tuesday morning. Officials said that firefighters arrived to find fire showing from the building. […]

Cumberland County, PA · 2d

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Pennsylvania Diner Was Lifted Onto Trucks and Moved Across Town, Then Reopened Four Years Later

Imagine watching an entire stainless steel diner lifted onto trucks and transported across town. That is exactly what happened to a historic Pennsylvania restaurant when a highway expansion project threatened its longtime home. Rather than abandon the building, its owners moved the vintage structure approximately 12 miles to a new...

Mechanicsburg, PA · 6d
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You Can Fill A Whole Cart For Only $25 At This Enormous Pennsylvania Thrift Store

There’s a place in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania where twenty-five dollars doesn’t just go far, it practically sprints to the finish line with a full shopping cart trailing behind it. CommunityAid is the thrift store that makes every other shopping trip you’ve ever taken feel like a missed opportunity.

Harrisburg, PA · 3d

PennLive.com

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Boxing stars from the same Harrisburg gym are ready for the national spotlight

Two men will represent Harrisburg as they showcase their boxing talents in Philadelphia.

Harrisburg, PA · 2d

abc27 News

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Hampden Township dedicates new fire truck with traditional ceremony

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Hampden Township held a housing ceremony for its new fire truck Tuesday evening. Landon Churchill, Chief of Fire and Rescue Services for Hampden Township, said that the wagon had been ordered in February 2023, noting that the typical time to receive one is around three to four years due to […]

Hampden Township, PA · 2d

abc27 News

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Carlisle high school teacher shares 582-pound elk harvest with students

CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) — Hunting is a huge deal in Pennsylvania, mainly because of the state’s deer and elk populations. One Midstate teacher had the hunt of a lifetime and didn’t want to leave his students out. Joshua Knisely is an 11th- and 12th-grade emotional support teacher at Carlisle High School. He’s also a hunter, […]

Carlisle, PA · 1d

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This Pennsylvania Bakery Makes Giant Homemade Pies That Are Perfect For Thanksgiving Dinner

A bread made with toasted onions, poppy seeds, and cream cheese is so popular that the bakery trademarked its name. That bread is called Spaghetti Bread, and no, there’s no pasta involved. The same family behind it has been baking for five generations. The story starts in Germany and...

Camp Hill, PA · 1d

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The Pennsylvania Antique Thrift Store You Should Visit Before The First Snow Falls

A 1918 Montgomery Ward department store now holds more than 100 vendors across four floors. Yes, the same company that once sold America everything by catalog. The building got a second life, and it’s packed with treasures. The ground floor ceilings rise 18 feet high. Restored maple floors run...

Carlisle, PA · 3d

abc27 News

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New thrift donation center debuts in Dauphin County

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A new thrift store just opened its doors earlier this month near a shopping center in Dauphin County. On November 2, the Blue Mountain Thrift Store announced on Facebook that it officially opened the doors to its newest storefront at 3951 Union Deposit Road in Harrisburg. This new opening now marks […]

Dauphin County, PA · 2d

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Harrisburg residents react to proposed 12% property tax increase: 'You're doing too much’

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Some Harrisburg residents aren’t thrilled with the mayor's initial budget proposed for 2027, which includes a 12% real estate tax increase that would generate money to fix more street lights. “I think that's a little too steep,” said Dalmar Harris, a Harrisburg resident of...

Harrisburg, PA · 1d

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Bridge inspections will bring lane restrictions to I-83 and Route 322 in Dauphin County

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Drivers in Swatara Township should prepare for lane restrictions on two busy roads next week as PennDOT crews inspect bridges along I-83 and Route 322. The first round of work is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday on Derry Street beneath the...

Dauphin County, PA · 3d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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As PA Democrats take control, long-delayed gun laws are on the menu

11 Investigates, along with Cox Media Group partners from across the country, researched and tallied the number of children who accidentally shoot each other or themeselves.

Pennsylvania · 3d

abc27 News

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Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania opens new Dauphin County facility

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania (OIP) is officially welcoming patients at its newly constructed facility in Dauphin County. According to OIP, earlier today, they began welcoming patients to their new 25,000-square-foot facility located at 2801 Union Green Way inside Harrisburg’s Susquehanna Union Green development. The new OIP facility is going to […]

Dauphin County, PA · 3d

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State Reps Elect House Leadership for Next Session in Harrisburg

HARRISBURG– Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives met for their last session week of the year. Time in the chamber was filled with farewell speeches, resolutions, and some final concurrence on bills to send them to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk. Off the floor? Elected officials split off by party–...

Pennsylvania · 1d

abc27 News

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Nonprofit opens new veterans village in Harrisburg

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Some veterans experiencing homelessness in the Midstate now have a new place to call home. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation officially opened its veterans village on South Front Street in Harrisburg on Wednesday morning. The development will feature an apartment complex and permanent homes for 80 veterans. Foundation leaders say […]

Harrisburg, PA · 1d

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This Harrisburg Restaurant Serves Venezuela’s National Dish Inside a Corn Cake

A restaurant just steps from Pennsylvania’s State Capitol serves one of Venezuela’s most popular foods: arepas stuffed with shredded beef, chicken, avocado, cheese, and other fillings. Arepa House, located on North Second Street in Harrisburg, specializes in these corn cakes, including the famous reina pepiada filled with chicken,...

Harrisburg, PA · 6d

York Daily Record

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York's Tiff Lowe, and Mike Smith recognized for civic contributions

Two York City residents were among the 125 people statewide recognized for their community service during The Window Keeper: Civic Honors luncheon in Harrisburg. Tiff Lowe and Michael "Mike" Smith were among those recognized for their contributions to sustain civic life through acts of service, care, connection and education during the luncheon, which was held Tuesday, Nov.10, at the Civic Club of Harrisburg. The Window Keeper: Civic Honors is a statewide initiative from PA Humanities, an organization whose mission is to champion the humanities to spark civic engagement, build community, educate, inspire, and make long-lasting changes. More: East Manchester Township delays vote on dropping Eagle Fire Company More: York man accused of striking police officer Lowe was recognized for her work as project manager for York’s Group Violence Intervention Network. In her nomination, Lowe was lauded for her use of relationship-building, listening, and community dialogue to bring people across York together around the shared goal of reducing violence and supporting young people. "She works across racial, economic, institutional, and neighborhood divides to help people understand one another and collaborate on solutions," according to a statement from PA Humanities. "By changing the conversation from stereotypes and division toward shared responsibility for

York, PA · 1d

abc27 News

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Get professional clothes for low prices during sale being held at Colonial Park Mall

(WHTM) — Tuesday night’s Hometown Heroes are helping others dress for business on a budget. The annual Suits To Career fall inventory reduction sale runs this Thursday through Sunday at a new location this year. It will be at the Colonial Park Mall at the former American Eagle store. Organizers want men and women to […]

Harrisburg, PA · 2d