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Trespasser allegedly injures staff member at Harrisburg middle school

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A trespasser reportedly injured a staff member at Camp Curtain Academy on 2900 North 6th Street in Harrisburg while students were being dismissed on Thursday around 3:45 p.m. Once the trespasser was on campus, an altercation occurred that was broken up by staff members,...

Harrisburg, PA · 22h

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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 · 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...

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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 · 2d

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Trespasser causes injuries to Camp Curtin Academy staff

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – A trespasser on a Harrisburg School District campus caused injuries to staff on Thursday. A school district spokesperson told abc27 News that the incident happened during dismissal at Camp Curtin Academy. Law enforcement was called to the school to “handle the situation,” and staff stepped in to break up the incident. […]

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Cumberland County resident loses $40K in computer virus scam, police say

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A Cumberland County resident recently lost $40,000 to a scam where they paid someone to get rid of a computer virus, according to police. Mechanicsburg Police on Thursday said the resident who lives on East Keller Street contacted them Nov. 2 and told officers that about a month ago, they […]

Cumberland County, PA · 1d

PennLive.com

Harrisburg running back P.J. Dent continues to make his mark as Cougars’ offensive leader

The 6-foot, 200-pound running back has established himself as a dependable force in Harrisburg’s backfield, combining physical running with the ability to break tackles, pick up difficult yards and find the end zone.

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PennLive Mid-Penn Winter Sports Media Day 2: Live updates

PennLive is hosting Day 2 of its annual Mid-Penn Winter Sports Media Days starting on Nov. 11 at its Mechanicsburg headquarters. Follow along for updates of the basketball, wrestling and swimming/diving teams across the conference.

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WKBN

Pennsylvania Democrats elect State Senate leadership team after party drought

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– History was made in Harrisburg today as Democrats in the State Senate elected their leadership team, ending a very long drought for the party. The Democratic Party last controlled the State Senate in 1993, and they will once again when the new session starts in January. This comes after the party secured […]

Pennsylvania · 1d

WFMZ-TV Online

Wilson West Lawn Football Prepares for Quarterfinals Clash with Harrisburg

WHITFIELD, Pa. - Wilson West Lawn (4) will face Harrisburg (5) in the district football quarterfinals on Friday. Wilson's defense has allowed just 13 points per game this season, and are looking to slow down the Cougars. "Definitely our mentality is win or go home so we just got to...

Harrisburg, PA · 18h

Advocate

A mother’s tribute to her trans child becomes a plea for a kinder Pennsylvania

“Auggie wanted to make changes in the world,” Amy Santiago said Tuesday, standing in the East Wing rotunda of the Capitol building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. “He made people feel like they belonged. He built people up, always. He’s such a special person.”. Santiago is the mother of...

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

Buffalo Township to host public hearing next month for data center ordinance

Buffalo Township is moving forward with a data center ordinance that’s designed so that the public won’t “hear, smell or see” any data center that would be built. During Wednesday evening’s meeting, township Solicitor Brian Farrington provided an overview of the 22-page draft data center ordinance.

New Buffalo, PA · 17h

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The downfall of Greek life on campus

In the past decade or so Greek life has been in the news cycle consistently for the not so glamorous side of college partying culture. Greek life again faces a wave of retribution calling for a disposal of frats and sororities across the nation. This disapproval of a staple of...

Carlisle, PA · 1d

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Harrisburg Senators help renovate local youth baseball field

CAMP HILL, Pa. (WHTM) — The Harrisburg Senators are giving a local baseball field a major upgrade. The team, along with First National Bank and J. Hubler Landscaping, is renovating Wert Field, home of the Cedar Cliff Youth Baseball Association in Camp Hill. The $10,000 makeover includes new bases, a new home plate and field […]

Camp Hill, PA · 2d

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Harrisburg proposal would fine gas stations for fueling unauthorized dirt bikes, ATVs

Harrisburg City Council is considering a new way to crack down on unauthorized dirt bikes and ATVs: penalizing gas stations that sell them fuel. The proposed ordinance would fine riders and gas stations if unregistered dirt bikes or ATVs are fueled up in the city. City officials say the measure is intended to address a public safety concern, while some business owners argue they shouldn't be responsible for enforcing the law.

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With a Pro-Reproductive Healthcare Trifecta Finally in Harrisburg, Lawmakers Must Act Decisively

Advocacy exists only in the realm of what’s possible and our fight for sexual and reproductive freedom has suffered too long in limited possibilities. For generations, all that was feasible in Pennsylvania was fighting off abortion bans, restrictions and attacks. In that time, nearly 90% of the abortion providers that were operating in the state had closed because of targeted laws that limited their ability to function. We saw crisis pregnancy centers pop up in every county and capitalize on gaps in sexual and reproductive healthcare and eventually outnumber legitimate abortion providers 9 to 1. Then we saw the fall of Roe v Wade in 2022, the absolute floor of our rights at the federal level.

Pennsylvania · 11h

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Harrisburg officials defend proposed property tax increase as council weighs budget

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — City officials are proposing a 12% property tax increase, saying the additional revenue is needed to help close a budget gap and create a $2 million fund for streetlight maintenance and repairs. PREVIOUS COVERAGE | 'This budget was a tricky one,' Tax increase, spending cuts...

Harrisburg, PA · 19h

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Expectations high as Democrats prepare to take the reins in Harrisburg

This is WESA Politics, a weekly newsletter by WESA’s Politics & Accountability team providing in-depth reporting about the Pittsburgh area politics scene. Sign up here to get it every Thursday afternoon. Since Pennsylvania Democrats captured the state legislature and the governor’s mansion in last week’s election, they’ve pledged to...

Pennsylvania · 12h

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