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SoMa Fest, summer block parties return to Harrisburg with drinks, live music, games
As the summer season rolls in, Harrisburg’s SoMa neighborhood will get the party started. Monthly SoMa block parties will kick off in May with music, food and games, with a special SoMa Fest planned for Saturday, June 1, featuring all things beer and wine. The first SoMa block party...
Harrisburg food truck’s shrimp tacos are sweet and smoky: Best Eats
717 Tacos has three, and soon to be four, trucks that you can follow by checking their Facebook page. They pull into food-truck gatherings and regularly park at Spring Gate Vineyard and Winery in Lower Paxton Township and Hersheypark. The truck, named after the local area code, is also available...
In 1992, people wrestled a 900-pound bear at an outdoors show at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The year was 1992. The place was the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, where a 900-pound bear was waiting to take on all challengers — human challengers. The Canadian black bear, named Caesar, was not muzzled or declawed. And according to our report from 1992, he didn't like to lose.
Son of famed country music singer to perform in central Pa.
An artist with a legacy of country music stardom is performing in New Cumberland. Dion Pride, son of country music star and Country Music Hall of Fame member Charley Pride, will perform at the West Shore Theatre on May 23. The performance starts at 7 p.m. and doors open at 6 p.m.
Things to do this weekend: Pirate picnic, bluegrass festival, pottery class
(WHTM) – Spring is in full swing and there are a ton of events in Central Pennsylvania this weekend to enjoy the warmer weather. From live music, to a pirate show to bluegrass and brew festivals there is something for everyone to do this weekend in the Midstate. Harrisburg...
Things might get dicey at Board Game Yard Sale in Harrisburg
The association known as Harrisburg Board Game Day will host a fun gaming event this weekend. On May 19, attendees will have the chance to sell or buy a wide variety of board games at their annual Board Game Yard Sale. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Lower Paxton Township unveils new dog kennel to help reunite stray dogs with their owners
LOWER PAXTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — If you are looking for your lost dog, the new dog kennel in Lower Paxton Township may be a way to locate them. Police say they pick up multiple strays a week in Lower Paxton, so the township created a kennel to make it easier for their owners to find them.
Lower Paxton Township announces new holding facility for found dogs, expansion of Happy Tails Dog Park
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Dogs who are lost and then found by Lower Paxton Township police now have a new, air-conditioned place to hang out before they are reconnected with their owners. Thursday morning, township officials celebrated the work of Dauphin County Technical School Students, the Kiwanis Club of the...
Beloved cheesesteak restaurant announces plans to reopen in Hershey
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa (WHP) — A beloved Lebanon County cheesesteak spot announced that it will soon reopen a store in Dauphin County. Stuff'd Steaks and Hoagies location will replace the Philip Arthur's Café on 108 W. Chocolate Avenue in Hershey, the owners announced on Facebook:. According to the...
The 30th Annual Arts Awards by Theatre Harrisburg
Find the glitz and glamour of the Kennedy Center Honors right here in Harrisburg! The 30th Annual Arts Awards by Theatre Harrisburg are coming up on June 1st, celebrating leaders and advocates for their dedication to the arts in the capital region. Learn more about this year’s honorees and what’s in store for the night of the gala.
New coffee shop that employs trafficking survivors opens in Cumberland County
CAMP HILL, Pa. — A new cafe in Cumberland County is serving up more than just coffee. It's also giving second chances to survivors of sex trafficking. Good Ground Coffee Company opened in Camp Hill on Tuesday, but it’s been years in the making. “We’ve known since about...
The Vetting Zoo to hold yard sale to benefit Gunner’s Crusade
(WHTM)– Thursday’s hometown heroes are hosting a yard sale for a cause. Gunners Crusade Yard Sale will take place this Saturday morning at the Vetting Zoo in Palmyra. We caught up with volunteers organizing the donated items. Gunner’s Crusade is a group that formed two years ago after a dog named Gunner was shot and […]
Music is back at The Abbey Bar
With improvements to the sound, more space and more diverse acts, The Abbey Bar is back. Since 2020, The Abbey Bar at Appalachian Brewing Company has been quiet. But at the beginning of 2024, Moon Peak Productions teamed up with ABC to not only bring music back to the Harrisburg venue but also improvements in the sound, the space and the offerings in live music. Danny McCoy is Moon Peak Productions’ Talent Buyer and Creative Director.
Young fans invited to party with CoComelon characters
HARRISBURG, Pa. — CoComelon fans of all ages are invited to party with the characters this weekend!. The Harrisburg Hilton is hosting CoComelon Party Time, an interactive experience where guests can meet some of the beloved characters, take a pretend ride in a hot air balloon, play games, dance, craft and enjoy story time.
‘Blippi: Join the Band Tour’ is coming to Hershey this fall. How to get tickets.
The “Blippi: Join the Band Tour” is coming to central Pa. this fall. The show is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, at Hershey Theatre. “Grab your drumsticks, tune up your guitar and move those feet with Blippi for a musical performance that’s fun for the whole family! This brand-new production of ‘Blippi On Tour’ will feature musicians playing live on stage and promises to bring the vivacious, energetic and educational antics of the global sensation to stages across North America in a never-before-seen show,” according to a news release.
Lykens Valley Children’s Museum
The Lykens Valley Children’s Museum offers interactive, hands-on learning opportunities for children, covering topics from space to farming. Hear what else the museum has to offer and learn about volunteer opportunities with Lisa Ditty, co-founder.
New clothing, skateboard store Zumiez opening at Hershey Tanger Outlets
HERSHEY, PA. (WHTM) – A clothing company that also specializes in skateboarding and snowsports is opening a new location at the Tanger Outlets in Hershey. The outlet announced on Facebook that Zumiez will officially open on May 18 at 10 a.m. The store is located between Puma Outlet and...
WATCH: BeBalanced shares training methods and benefits of weight loss program
CAMP HILL, Pa. (WHP) — CBS 21's Sarah Burns caught up with Anne, a trainer at "BeBalanced Centers, Harrisburg West," to learn more about what programs they offer the community. BeBalanced specializes in a weight loss journey that tackles emotional and physical issues in clients. A lot of women...
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