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Food exposed under dirty ventilation ducts: Lancaster County restaurant inspections, May 31, 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. Aunt Hocker’s Fish Fry, 120 N. Duke St., Lancaster, nonroutine special event, May 24. Pass. No violations. Olive Garden, 910 Plaza Blvd., Lancaster, follow-up, May 24. Fail. The person in charge...
100-year-old WWII veteran enjoys day of fishing with buddies
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — About 40 veterans from six veteran home facilities packed Clark’s Creek at Dauphin County Anglers & Conservationists on Thursday, May 30. It’s an opportunity put on by the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) to give veterans a change of scenery from their homes and gather with peers to share stories.
’90s-themed brewery opening new Lancaster County location
MOUNT JOY, Pa. (WHTM) — A locally owned ’90s-themed brewery and hoagie shop will be opening its newest location in Lancaster later this week. YAH Brew is a female-owned, 90’s-themed brewery that first made its Midstate debut back in 2022. Initially, the local brewery offered its unique beers at various pop-up shops, markets, and brew festivals around the area.
Thunderstorms with marble-sized hail to hit Lancaster County Wednesday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 5:20 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:45 p.m. for Lancaster County. Expect marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 5:20 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over New Holland, moving northeast...
Central Pa. retirement community breaks ground on 45-unit apartment building
A retirement community in Lancaster County has embarked on a new apartment project. United Zion Retirement Community broke ground earlier this month on a new 45-unit apartment building in Warwick Township near Lititz, that will be known as Cedar Heights. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Cell phone stored in stainless steel bowl in kitchen: Dauphin County restaurant inspections, May 29, 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. Angie’s Brookside Diner, 1360 Eisenhower Blvd. Harrisburg, Complaint, May 17. Fail. The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Food Employee observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. Food employees observed in kitchen area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Observed food (fried potatoes, chopped vegetables?) in the three-door freezer unit area without a cover. Observed food (mixes?) in the three-door cooling unit area stored open with no covering. Observed a cell phone stored inside a stain steel bowl in the kitchen area. Observed soda gun and holster pink and brown slime on interiors in the bar area. Unwrapped and unprotected single use straws stored in the customer area. Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the bar area.
Pennsylvania invests $10M in public use airports
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recently awarded 10 public use airports nearly $10 million in Aviation Transportation Assistance Program funds. Funding supports projects that address infrastructure preservation, facility improvements, and development. “Pennsylvania’s aviation industry provides good-paying jobs while linking communities to a larger transportation system that moves goods and people around the world,” PennDOT […] The post Pennsylvania invests $10M in public use airports appeared first on Transportation Today.
Nonprofit builds tiny home community for veterans
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Dauphin County nonprofit is opening a new community of tiny homes. Theses home are located right off of Front Street in Harrisburg and were built by Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania. It calls the community Veterans Grove, and its goal is to provide housing for veterans...
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