HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced that all facilities at state parks and forests in Pennsylvania will be closed for 14 days effective March 17 to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The public will still be able to access trails, lakes, forests, roads, and parking … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Acting Harrisburg School District Superintendent Chris Celmer announced plans to provide free meals to students in the district while schools remain closed due to coronavirus concerns. Celmer says that they are teaming up with the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. Parents and guardians must be with students during meal pickups. Starting Tuesday, … Read more
The last time this country entered a decade known as the ’20s, Americans were staring down the barrel of a government-mandated dry spell, with no end in sight: Prohibition. It’s been over 100 years since the United States imposed the nationwide ban on the production and sale of all types of alcohol — a “noble experiment” intended to cut crime … Read more
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank will remain open as volunteers practice social distancing to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Shelves are stocked and boxes are packed with at least one month’s worth of food as volunteers prepare for an increase in demand. “We’re going to continue our with our mission, … Read more
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — There are 22 cases of COVID-19 in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, according to the state Department of Health. Most of the cases are in Montgomery County, and the others are located elsewhere in Eastern PA. While the outbreak has not made it to South-Central Pennsylvania so far, organizations, municipalities, and businesses … Read more
An online fundraiser is making a big difference to people in central Pennsylvania. Raise the Region is a 30-hour fundraising campaign that runs through midnight Thursday night. Any money raised will help nearly 300 non-profit groups in Union, Snyder, Montour and Columbia Counties. “It helps each of the nonprofits raise money in the first quarter,” … Read more
Harrisburg, Pa (WHTM) – The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed Wednesday morning three additional presumptive positive coronavirus cases, two from Bucks County and one from Montgomery County. This brings the statewide total to 15 cases. The three new cases are adults and have been isolated at home according to the Department of Health. “While we … Read more
(WTAJ) — While many colleges are extending Spring Break as a preemptive strike against sickness coming from students who may travel out of the country, or in ‘hot spots’ of the country, many local school districts are letting parents know what their plans are, and most plan to carry on as normal. If your school … Read more
Lawmakers in Harrisburg have never overridden a veto from Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf. State Rep. Gerald Mullery, D-Luzerne, said that could change if the governor follows through with plans to veto a bill that would offer tax breaks to companies that use Pennsylvania natural gas to produce fertilizers and other chemicals. Mullery said northeastern Pennsylvania … Read more
Last week, Governor Tom Wolf signed a proclamation highlighting Pennsylvania’s accomplishments towards the goal of full inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities. Community-based services such as Hope Enterprises, Inc. are at the forefront of many of these strides with their efforts to spread awareness and foster inclusion. In 2019, Hope Enterprises shifted their traditional, facility-based service … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. — In Harrisburg’s Strawberry Square, there’s a charter school that students believe is changing their future. Chance Cole-Stephens is one of the students at CASA, the Capital Area School for the Arts. “I’m here because I did not feel comfortable in my home school district, and I didn’t want to be another number in … Read more
Plans are in the works to create the “Northeast Shooting Complex” in Elysburg. “This is a change from a facility that only shoots registered trap 22 days a year to a facility open all year long for trap, sporting clays, and skeet,” said Skip Klinger, Pennsylvania Shotgun Shooting Association executive director. “It’s going to be … Read more
The American Lung Association awarded Lock Haven University’s Health Science Club a $3,000 grant to implement the acclaimed, evidence-based Freedom From Smoking (FFS) program. The in-person, seven-week program will run from March 16 through May 1, 2020. Each session is designed to help tobacco users quit smoking by gaining control over their behavior. While the program is … Read more
EPHRATA, Pa. — A small family-owned pharmacy chain is closing its five Central Pennsylvania stores after a 141-year run. Royer Pharmacy in Lancaster County calls itself one of the oldest continuously operating independent pharmacies in the nation. It’s been operated by two families since a young pharmacist named George Royer bought the business in 1879. … Read more
Harrisburg, Pa. — Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts just celebrated their 20th anniversary. For the past two decades, Whitaker Center has been serving children across Central P.A. “The Whitaker Center is like the crowned jewel of downtown Harrisburg where we combine science, arts and performing arts,” said Whitaker Center Exhibits and Cinema Manager Joe … Read more
Sixteen design projects from Pennsylvania College of Technology graphic design students have received honors in the national Flux Student Design Competition. Flux is a nationwide annual student design competition that celebrates the best creative work produced each year by undergraduate and graduate students from across the country. The 2019 competition (with results announced in 2020) … Read more
A pet from Central Pennsylvania is in the running to become Cadbury’s newest Clucking Bunny! Conswala of York Springs has been named a top ten finalist in this year’s competition. It is Conswala’s whimsical nature that truly makes her stick out from the crowd. The llama loves a good prop, as well as handing out many kisses. … Read more
The Young Marines, a national youth organization, named its Division 1 Young Marine of the Year – YM/SgtMaj Madysen Myers, 16, of Greensburg, Pennsylvania. She is a member of the Westmoreland County Young Marines. The unit meets in Greensburg. Myers is a junior at Greensburg Central Catholic High School. Myers is the top Young Marine … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The state Department of Agriculture has added 12 counties to the Pennsylvania Spotted Lanternfly quarantine zone ahead of this year’s spring hatch, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced Tuesday. Cumberland, Perry, Juniata, Mifflin and York counties are now among the 26 counties statewide that are under quarantine for the invasive insect, Redding said … Read more
YORK, Pa. — As concerns of the Coronavirus continue to grow, school districts are preparing. “There’s a need to not alarm people, but there’s also a need to be transparent and for parents to be assured that schools do have their children’s best interest at the forefront of everything they do,” said Mark Walters, public information … Read more