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Swatara Township hotel could soon become a 350-bed drug treatment center
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa — A local hotel in Swatara Township could soon be transformed into a drug treatment center, but it still needs to pass the zoning board. The proposed center would turn the Red Lion Hotel into a 350-bed inpatient non hospital substance abuse facility, along with an outpatient methadone maintenance program.
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Public pool opens in Harrisburg for the summer: photos
It is opening day for the longtime Jackson Lick public pool at 1201 N. Sixth St. behind Benjamin Franklin school in Harrisburg. Several children and families made their way out to the pool Wednesday to take their first dip for some summertime fun. According to Harrisburg officials, Jackson Lick underwent...
Harrisburg SD appoints new acting superintendent
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa (WHP) — Harrisburg School District has appointed a new acting superintendent. The District announced Tuesday that Dr. Marcia Stokes will take over the role on July 1. Currently, Stokes is the District's chief financial officer. The search for new leadership comes after former Harrisburg School District...
Dauphin County restaurant inspections from May 28-June 5
The following Dauphin area restaurants were found to have violated Pennsylvania’s health and safety regulations between the dates of May 28 through June 5, 2024. Inspections are overseen by the Department of Agriculture. The department notes that in many cases violations are corrected by the restaurant before inspectors leave.
Steelton K-9 benefit ride to be held this weekend
STEELTON, Pa. (WHTM) — Tuesday’s Hometown Heroes are hitting the road this weekend for a great cause. The Steelton Police Department is hosting its 2nd Annual K-9 Benefit Ride this Saturday at Susquehanna Valley Harley-Davidson. It features a scenic ride with vendors, food trucks, and a K-9 demonstration...
Gov. Shapiro, lawmakers tout Pa's 'Clean Slate 3.0' law
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Lawmakers in Harrisburg celebrated the third expansion of a law Pennsylvania pioneered that’s sealed more than 43 million criminal records. Governor Josh Shapiro ceremoniously signed the bill dubbed Clean Slate 3.0 into law alongside members of both chambers. The measure officially became law in December.
$200K streetscape improvements completed in Harrisburg neighborhood
Streetscape improvements have been completed in the SoMa (South of Market) area of Harrisburg. This month Harristown Enterprises completed the improvements along the South Third Street corridor between Market and Chestnut Streets. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may...
Wawa eyes another store in Cumberland County
Wawa is hoping to build a store near Carlisle as part of its central Pa. expansion. The Delaware County convenience store chain wants to build a 6,049-square-foot store with gas pumps at 1170 Harrisburg Pike in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County, according to submitted plans. If you purchase a product or...
PennDOT Driver License, Photo Centers closed for Juneteenth
(WHTM) – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation says all driver license and photo centers will be closed on June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday. The annual holiday is officially observed in Pennsylvania to mark the date when Union soldiers reached Galveston, Texas with news of the Civil War’s end.
Events and ways to observe Juneteenth 2024 in central Pennsylvania
On June 19, 1865, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to let the last of the enslaved people know they were free. June 19 is known as Juneteenth, a day marking the end of slavery in the United States. The date...
New Dauphin County shop sells Lululemon activewear exclusively
A new shop that sells Lululemon activewear exclusively, has opened at The Hotel Hershey in Derry Township. HH Studio opened last month at the hotel at 100 Hotel Road. The store sells outfits and accessories. The summer hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. The other stores at The...
See all homes sold in Dauphin County, June 3 to June 9
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Dauphin County reported from June 3 to June 9. There were 88 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,194-square-foot home on Heather Drive in Lower Paxton Township that sold for $230,000.
Iron Bridge Music Festival in New Cumberland
Back for its 4th year the Iron Bridge Music Festival is a free event featuring local musicians, bands, food, and beer! Hear who’s on this year’s line up and get all the details you need to enjoy a weekend filled with music.
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