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Nonprofit receives $400K in state funding for Cumberland County housing project
A nonprofit organization has received $400,000 from the state for one of its latest homeownership projects in Cumberland County. Tri County Housing, a certified community development organization, will receive the money for its homeownership project in the 200 block of Eutaw Avenue in New Cumberland from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency. The money is made available through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement fund.
Application window opens soon for new Cumberland County affordable housing community
A little over a year ago, a Cumberland County nonprofit broke ground on an $18.1 million affordable housing project. Carlisle-based Safe Harbour broke ground on Harbour Village in 2024 on five acres of vacant land in South Middleton Township, bordering the borough of Carlisle near the Carlisle United Methodist Church on South Spring Garden Street. Harbour Village will include six residential buildings with 40 units and a community building on Harbour Village Drive.
Plans for new Cumberland County Taco Bell approved
UPPER ALLEN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) — Last week, plans for a new Taco Bell restaurant received conditional approval from the Upper Allen Township Board of Commissioners. Back on June 14, land development plans for the new Taco Bell were submitted to Upper Allen Township. According to their website, plans for the new restaurant were conditionally approved during the Board of Commissioners meeting last Wednesday, July 17.
Family-owned restaurant debuts in Cumberland County
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A new, family-owned restaurant that is owned and operated by four brothers recently opened its doors in Cumberland County. The Trindel Family Restaurant, located at 5001 East Trindle Road in Mechanicsburg, is owned and operated by four brothers who previously worked for a number of years at the West Manchester Diner, which is owned by their cousin.
Urgent Alert: Missing Teenager in Mechanicsburg, PA
Authorities in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, have issued an alert for a missing teenager, Zane Dominic Gray, last seen on July 4, 2024. Zane, 16 years old, is currently listed in the National Crime Information Center under the case number NCIC# M598023894. The local police are urging anyone with information to come...
Forest Corps is for young adults who want to make a positive impact on their environment
Forest Corps is a new AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps Partnership. It’s with the United States Forest Service. Forest Corps is geared towards young adults who want to make a positive impact when it comes to reducing wildfire risks and getting forests back into good condition!
32nd Annual Pride Festival of Central PA will be held in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pride Festival of Central PA will be held Harrisburg this weekend. It's the 32nd year for the event and will also include the return of the Pride Parade. The parade had been on a 12-year hiatus because of permitting issues but is now back with...
The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg
What’s your weekend vibe? Shopping local businesses? Visiting your favorite restaurants? Taking a riverfront walk? Reading your favorite local magazine? We hope it’s all of the above! Whatever your plans, make sure to first catch up on this week’s news, below. Animal advocate Essie Petrovich has spearheaded...
Escaped Felon Returns For Sentence After 'Paperwork Mistake': Dauphin DA
A felon entered a guilty plea for his latest offense and somehow ended up going free — a warrant for his arrest was issued shortly after and three days later he was back in custody, according to a release by the Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo.Tymir Murray, 21, of Harrisburg…
Mecum Auctions continue at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Call it the "Car Show Complex," because hundreds of hot wheels have descended into Harrisburg for this year's Mecum Auctions. An estimated 1,200 vehicles are up for auction at the Farm Show Complex. These include muscle cars, classic cars, new cars, electric cars, motorcycles and trucks.
Two men arrested in connection to Harrisburg stabbing
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa (WHP) — Police located and arrested two men in connection to a stabbing on July 3, Harrisburg Bureau of Police announced Thursday. Omar Rodriguez-Santiago, 43, and Placido Rodriguez-Santiago, 42, are facing assault charges after a man was stabbed in the 1600 block of Revere Street. Police...
Mostly sunny and pleasant Friday kicks off the weekend with mid-80s
Today will be mostly sunny, less humid and pleasant with a high in the mid 80s, a perfect way to kick off the weekend!. It will be a hot but not humid this weekend. It will be sunny and dry both days with highs near 90. NEXT WEEK:. It will...
Williams Grove Speedway hosts World of Outlaws/Summer Nationals races this weekend
Big prize money is on the line again this weekend at Williams Grove Speedway as the Mechanicsburg oval hosts the two-night C & D Rigging Summer Nationals featuring the World of Outlaws and Pennsylvania Posse sprint cars. The weekend action marks the first time this season that 410 sprint car...
What $500,000 or less gets you in Harrisburg
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between July 15 and July 21. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Harrisburg, all of which featured homes under $500,000. Below, we provide an overview of the top 10...
PA's new app helps families of children with disabilities find parks that meet their child's needs
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A new app is helping families of children with disabilities find a local park that meets their child's needs as July marks a major milestone in the U.S.This month celebrates 34 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law protecting people with disabilities from discrimination.The state's new app, Park Finder, details playgrounds and parks and lists all they offer the community, and is currently available online.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans with disabilities are the largest ranked minority group in the U.S., with about one in six children having a developmental disability.According to a release from the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society's Good for You initiative, "Children with disabilities can have different needs for their play, such as more or less sensory input; however, playground play is critical for all children's cognitive and physical development, supporting socialization, creativity, and community building." With this in mind, multiple parks across Pennsylvania are tailoring their playground designs to children of all abilities and implementing special features like an interactive sensory green garden or an Augmented and Alternative Communication tool that uses pictures and symbols to help children with nonverbal communication.
Gov. Shapiro’s Democracy Summer Camp raises questions for GOP lawmaker
Gov. Josh Shapiro took a break on Thursday from traveling around the state ducking questions about the veepstakes and promoting legislative accomplishments, to participate in a Democracy Summer Camp bearing his name. The low-profile, invitation-only camp designed for digital content creators and held at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, is...
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