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Race Against Racism preparations underway in Lancaster
LANCASTER, Pa. — On Saturday, the YWCA chapters of Lancaster and York will host races in an effort to fight against racism. The Race Against Racism in Lancaster features a 5K run around Lancaster City. YWCA Lancaster CEO Stacie Blake said the goal is for the community to have fun and understand the importance of equity.
Celebrating National Pretzel Day with Maggie's Soft Pretzels
YORK, Pa. — A new pretzel shop opened in York recently, just in time for National Pretzel Day. Aroonlack and Michael Bodell created Maggie's Soft Pretzels after lots of experience making the treats for their children. "So we make—I guess it's closer to Dutch—so all of our dough is...
Temporary worker in Susquehanna Township School District charged with sharing 'inappropriate material' with minors, school district says
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A temporary employee who was working for the Susquehanna Township School District has been charged with sharing "inappropriate material" with a minor while working at Thomas Holtzman Elementary School, the school district said in a statement Friday. Patrice Thompson, 40, of Harrisburg, is charged with Dissemination...
Sen. Casey, challenger McCormick ready to debate in Pa.'s 2024 US Senate race
Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania wants a series of three debates with his Republican challenger David McCormick ahead of the November election, and McCormick is readily accepting. Casey said in a statement Thursday he intends to participate in debates in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Harrisburg. Asked about it at...
Harristown plan gave downtown Harrisburg hope 50 years ago | Column
You don’t have to be in Market Square to be squarely in the middle of things. For a century and a half, the southeast corner of Third and Walnut streets in Harrisburg, facing the Capitol Complex, has hosted three historic gathering spots. First was the Grand Opera House, a...
CBS News Philadelphia's Jessica Kartalija wins Pennsylvania Broadcaster of the Year award
HARRISBURG, Pa. (CBS) — CBS News Philadelphia anchor Jessica Kartalija was honored Friday in Harrisburg with the Broadcaster of the Year award from the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters. Kartalija joined the CBS Philadelphia team in 2018 and currently anchors the 5, 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts. "I am so incredibly proud of the work that we do at CBS Philadelphia because we place such an emphasis on covering stories and issues with heart and a focus on home," Kartalija said during her acceptance speech. "So rather than oversharing everything negative that happens in our community, our newsroom works incredibly hard to tell...
Things to do this weekend: Plants, festivals, Independent Bookstore Day
(WHTM) — It’s the last weekend in April and there are plenty of scheduled events in the Midstate. Here is abc27’s list of things to do from Friday, April 26 to Sunday, April 28. Harrisburg area. Wetlands Festival — The 24th annual Wetlands Festival is happening this...
We Salute You: Harold “Sandy” Harper
On Friday, abc27 salutes Harold Sandy Harper. Harper served in the Navy during World War II in the South Pacific as a nose-gunner on a PBY plane. He also served in the Korean War. He is now 101 years old and lives in York. We salute you and we thank...
Central Pa. woman with Alzheimer’s is missing: police
Police in Lancaster are searching for a missing 75-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s. Carlota Arauz was reported missing by her family members around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, according to Lancaster City police. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may...
Midstate bookstores join national Independent Bookstore Day celebration
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) — April 27 is National Independent Bookstore Day and bookstores across the country are preparing to celebrate. This is the 11th year of the annual event and it’s on track to be the largest yet, according to the American Booksellers Association. There are over 1,200...
4 York-Adams players named to girls' basketball all-state team
Four YAIAA players were named to the Pennsylvania girls' basketball all-state team, which was decided by sports reporters around the state. All four were league and GameTimePA all-stars. West York's...
PennLive’s red carpet livestream is back. Check out this weekend’s schedule and how to watch
Every year, PennLive provides several photo galleries of students’ unique styles across the commonwealth but for a second year in a row viewers will have the chance to catch it all live here at PennLive.com. This event gives parents, grandparents or even family friends the opportunity to check out...
Susquehanna Township’s Skye Coles among District 3 talents named All-State by Pa. basketball writers
The Pa. Sports Writers announced Pennsylvania’s All-State girls basketball teams on Friday, and several District 3 standouts were recognized. Susquehanna Township senior Schuyler Coles, who posted 18.8 points per game in guiding Hanna (23-4) to the PIAA 5A Tournament, is the lone representative from the Mid-Penn Conference. Coles, PennLive’s...
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