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Millersburg Area School District hires new superintendent
MILLERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A Midstate school district will have a new leader beginning next month. Dr. Lee Christine Bzdil was hired this month as the next Millersburg Area School District Superintendent. “I am honored to serve as the next superintendent of the Millersburg Area School District, and I...
Gov. Shapiro, lawmakers tout Pa's 'Clean Slate 3.0' law
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Lawmakers in Harrisburg celebrated the third expansion of a law Pennsylvania pioneered that’s sealed more than 43 million criminal records. Governor Josh Shapiro ceremoniously signed the bill dubbed Clean Slate 3.0 into law alongside members of both chambers. The measure officially became law in December.
Public pool opens in Harrisburg for the summer: photos
It is opening day for the longtime Jackson Lick public pool at 1201 N. Sixth St. behind Benjamin Franklin school in Harrisburg. Several children and families made their way out to the pool Wednesday to take their first dip for some summertime fun. According to Harrisburg officials, Jackson Lick underwent...
New Lidl Food Market opens in Dauphin County
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Lidl, a popular German discount grocery store, opened a new location in Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County on Wednesday. This is the first location in the Harrisburg area. The first 100 people in line for the grand opening received gift cards ranging from $5 to $100.
PennDOT Driver License, Photo Centers closed for Juneteenth
(WHTM) – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation says all driver license and photo centers will be closed on June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday. The annual holiday is officially observed in Pennsylvania to mark the date when Union soldiers reached Galveston, Texas with news of the Civil War’s end.
Harrisburg SD appoints new acting superintendent
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa (WHP) — Harrisburg School District has appointed a new acting superintendent. The District announced Tuesday that Dr. Marcia Stokes will take over the role on July 1. Currently, Stokes is the District's chief financial officer. The search for new leadership comes after former Harrisburg School District...
Pennsylvania lawmakers bring attention to working animals in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A state legislator joined local animal rescue groups Tuesday, bringing attention to their cause. Senator Doug Mastriano (R-Franklin) hosted the event outside the state capitol in Harrisburg. The point was to bring awareness to K9 officers, service animals, and therapy animals, as well as search...
Beleaguered Dauphin County mall is up for auction
The Colonial Park Mall is headed for the auction block. The mall, located at 4600 Jonestown Road in Lower Paxton Township, is up for auction on the commercial real estate website, Ten-X. The starting bid is at $2.1 million and the auction will take place from June 25-27. The 344,421-square-foot...
Former Cumberland County PIO, Firefighter Dies, Family Says
John Bruetsch, a New Cumberland native living in Summerdale, passed away on June 10, his sister Karen Blazina announced on Facebook on Monday. "Today I lost my younger brother. Unexpected that the man, the husband, the father, the grandfather, the brother, the uncle, the fireman, the PIO for Cumberland County answered his last call on earth. He is loved and will be missed. You fought a great fight John Bruetsch ....peace."
Plans announced for new Dauphin County veterans village
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A first responders organization recently announced plans to construct another veterans housing community along the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg. According to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, they are currently planning to construct a permanent housing community for veterans on South Front Street in Harrisburg. The new community would be situated on an 8.5 acre parcel, and would boast a 64-unit complex, along with 20 one-bedroom “Comfort Homes”.
Vietnam vet finally fulfills dream with honorary diploma from Pennsylvania high school
HARRISBURG, Pa. - A decorated local Vietnam veteran who sacrificed so much to serve his country was finally handed the honor he waited decades to receive - a high school diploma. Robert Toporek dropped out of high school in 1965 to enlist in the Army, but not before passing his...
$200K streetscape improvements completed in Harrisburg neighborhood
Streetscape improvements have been completed in the SoMa (South of Market) area of Harrisburg. This month Harristown Enterprises completed the improvements along the South Third Street corridor between Market and Chestnut Streets. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may...
Senate passes bill to curb AI deepfakes
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The State Senate passed a bill aimed at fighting deepfake images of people without their consent. The legislation had bipartisan support. Lawmakers say there is a need to add guardrails against the misuse of artificial intelligence. One Republican senator cited a specific issue. She said...
Largest North Penn tax increase in 20-plus years set for June 20 vote
A near-record tax hike for North Penn’s taxpayers is now just one vote away. Board members heard an update Tuesday night about the district’s planned 2024-25 budget, and accompanying tax increase, slated for final approval later this month. “The recommended increase in terms of millage rate would be...
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