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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.
Capital City Mall employee allegedly stole over $15,000 worth of phones and cash
CAMP HILL, Pa. (WHTM) – A T-Mobile employee at Capital City Mall was arrested Wednesday for allegedly stealing over $15,000 in merchandise from the store. On May 5 around 1:24 p.m., the Lower Allen Township Police Department received a notification of a non-active theft at T-Mobile in the Capital City Mall. It was reported that […]
Public housing needs in the Midstate; How $800 million in funding will help
(WHTM)– Over $800 million dollars is heading to communities across the Commonwealth to help with affordable housing. The Midstate will get a nice chunk of that. Who will get the most? It’s a pretty good amount, all things considered. Urban areas like Harrisburg and York will certainly get their share. More rural areas, not so […]
Utility hopes 20-year, $450 million plan will help reduce sewer runoff in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Sewage ends up being discharged into the Susquehanna River dozens of times each year, though Capital Region Water is hoping that its plan to address the issue will reduce that number. The utility this week presented its $450 million plan to reduce sewage runoff from the...
After decades, new center for LGBTQ community opens in Harrisburg
Twenty years ago to the day on Friday, Massachusetts became the first state in the nation to legalize same-sex marriage. That watershed moment sparked the movement for marriage equality in Pennsylvania. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive...
Local students raise over $17,000 for Midstate 8-year-old girl who beat cancer
We recognize a hometown hero and the children they support. Students at the Goddard Schools of Harrisburg and Enola raised money last month for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the school matched it for a total of over $17,000. Students were inspired by eight year old Allison, who is a Midstate girl who battled […]
'A big win': Two lost headstones recovered at Harrisburg's Lincoln Cemetery
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa (WHP) — Volunteers uncovered two lost headstones Wednesday in the Lincoln Cemetery. The graves were discovered by the Saving Our Ancestors Legacy (SOAL) nonprofit in the block F of the cemetery. SOAL wrote in a Facebook post that not many headstones are recovered in this area...
Hitman gets life sentence
HARRISBURG, Penn. — An appeals court in Pennsylvania upheld the life sentence of a criminal defendant who committed a hired murder when he shot and killed the romantic partner of his client’s former paramour. He says certain witness testimony should not have been admitted and that his due process rights were violated, but these arguments are meritless.
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...
Welcome Home: LGBT Center cuts the ribbon on new Harrisburg location
After years in the making, LGBT Center officials said that they finally have a place to call home. On Friday, center staff, board members and friends cut the ribbon on the center’s new space at 1323 N. Front St. in Harrisburg, which will serve as a hub for the local LGBTQ community.
56th Artsfest returning to Harrisburg for Memorial Day Weekend
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Harrisburg’s Artsfest is returning Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-27, in Riverfront Park. The 56th installment of the three-day festival will feature over 150 artisans and craftsmen from across the country. The vendors will be selling a variety of items including ceramics, digital work, drawings, glass, jewelry, photography, wood, and more. The […]
Unique looks from area proms and this week’s schedule
PennLive will be covering 12 proms on Friday and Saturday. Our complete coverage can be found on our prom page. We will also be live-streaming the CD East and Harrisburg red carpets. Here is this week’s schedule:. Friday, May 17. CD East, Hershey, Gettysburg, PennManor and York Suburban. Saturday,...
Man Charged in Connection with Drug-Related Death in Franklin County
Daquan Woods, 27, from Harrisburg, faces serious charges after being implicated in the death of Dakota Rowles, 26, due to a drug overdose in Franklin County. Woods was arrested and is being held with bail set at $200,000. He is charged with drug delivery resulting in death, following Rowles’ fatal overdose in December 2022, which involved substances such as fentanyl, heroin, and oxycodone.
Dauphin County improves application access for $50 farmers market vouchers for low-income seniors
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — They can’t fix all the issues with the process — because some of the issues aren’t theirs to fix — but Dauphin County leaders said Thursday they would do what they could to ease the process of applying for annual $50 vouchers to be used at farmers markets. Earlier in the […]
Retailer’s program gives bikes to children in military families
(WHTM)– We recognize a hometown hero and the children they support. Ocean State Job Lots is helping military families with its Buy Give Get Bike program. Anyone who purchases a Huffy children’s bike for $100 can donate it back to the store and receive a $100 gift card.
11 Harrisburg-area restaurants that have closed so far in 2024
We’re not even halfway through 2024, and the Harrisburg region has already seen a handful of restaurant closings. While restaurants are still opening, many are bidding farewell for a variety of reasons. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
Partly sunny Thursday leads to a rainy start to the weekend
After some early clouds we will finally see the return of some sunshine today with highs hitting the mid 70s!. Clouds will be on the increase tonight setting the stage for a cloudy but dry Friday with highs in the mid to low 70s. WEEKEND FORECAST:. Here we go again...
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