HERSHEY, Pa. — The Hershey Company announced Monday that it has begun production of disposable facemasks, some of which are available for donation to nonprofit community organizations, health care and assisted living facilities, and schools. The company said it has committed $1 million to installing and staffing the new mask production line to ensure a … Read more
Mobile gaming is back at Rutter’s this week. On Monday, June 29, Rutter’s announced the reopening of 14 video gaming rooms at locations throughout central Pennsylvania. “We are excited to be providing entertainment for our customers once again. However, the health and safety of everyone in our stores continue to be our top priority,” Rutter’s … Read more
Independence Day festivities are still on in a lot of places, and so too are plans for more personal fireworks shows. Thus, officials are reminding residents of the dangers of fireworks as the upcoming holiday nears. Although Independence Day this year will look a bit different, a lot of people will still enjoy setting off … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health has confirmed 500 new cases of COVID-19 in the state bringing totals over 85,000. As of Sunday, there are 505 new cases from the day before, bringing the state total to 85,496. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have confirmed at least one case of COVID-19. Currently, … Read more
MERCER, Pa. — Rick Koller had cheese that needed a home and farmers who were facing milk dumping. The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank had people who needed something to eat. Their story of rapidly shifting supply chains highlights the role food banks may play in driving dairy consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic, a role that … Read more
The Saharan Air Layer is a mass of very dry, dusty air that forms over the Sahara Desert. Activity typically builds in mid-June and peaks from late June to mid-August. During the peak period, it is common for this layer to travel thousands of miles away from its African origins, impacting many areas. New outbreaks … Read more
Governor Tom Wolf announced that 60 senior community centers throughout the commonwealth will be the recipients of Pennsylvania Department of Aging’s 2019-20 Senior Community Center grants – totaling $2 million in funding appropriated by the General Assembly from the Pennsylvania Lottery. “Senior community centers play an immense role for older Pennsylvanians by assisting them with … Read more
Central Pennsylvania’s only Apple store will reopen to the public this week. The store at the Park City Center in Lancaster will reopen on Friday, according to Rachel Gallagher, senior general manager of Park City Center. The mall itself is reopening on Friday when Lancaster County moves into the green phase. The store will follow the mall’s … Read more
Although my mother was Italian, she learned to cook my father’s favorite dishes from her mother-in-law. Shoofly pie, red beet eggs, boiled pot pie, dandelion salad — these were ordinary dishes when I was growing up. Not until I moved away from home did I learn that this was traditional Pennsylvania Dutch fare. As all … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. WHTM) – UPMC Pinnacle Foundation announced a $100,000 donation to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank in support of COVID-19 relief efforts. The donation helped the Food Bank meet the 43% increase in community needs during the pandemic. “At UPMC, it is our mission to serve our community. We realize that access to food and good nutrition are integral components of good health,” said Philip … Read more
Harry Connick Jr. drove an RV to Harrisburg last month to meet Blake Lynch as part of a television special celebrating unsung heroes. The two-hour show called “United We Sing: A Grammy Tribute” aired on CBS Sunday night and featured a series of frontline workers, including Lynch, who works as the community policing coordinator for … Read more
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in cancellations of sporting events across the country, including the Big 33, an all-star football game between high school players from Pennsylvania and Maryland. But while the 2020 game, which had been scheduled for May 25 at Central Dauphin’s Landis Field at Speed Ebersole Stadium in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was called … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. — One of Harrisburg’s local community leaders was part of a national program on CBS called “United We Sing: A Tribute to Unsung Heroes.” It focused on the impact of the coronavirus and was hosted by Harry Connick Jr. Blake Lynch, the community liaison with the Harrisburg Police Department was a part of the … Read more
Throughout the month of June, the Lycoming County United Way is working with partners including the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, American Rescue Workers, Sojourner Truth Ministries, and the Wellsboro Food Pantry to raise awareness and try to change that grim statistic by sharing resources and connecting people with help. According to the Central Pennsylvania Food … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health has confirmed slightly more than 400 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, pushing totals over 80,000 since the first case was discovered in Pennsylvania. As of Thursday, there are 418 new cases from yesterday, bringing the state total to 80,236. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania … Read more
Juneteenth celebrates the day in 1865 when slaves in Galveston, Texas learned they were free — more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. This year’s observance takes on special significance amid protests across the country demanding racial equality and justice following the death of George Floyd while in police custody. Observance of the holiday … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The state Health Department’s effort to shut down a large auto show in central Pennsylvania over claims it represents a risk to the public will be the subject of an emergency hearing, a state court said late Wednesday. The order from Commonwealth Court scheduled a Thursday morning hearing at the judicial … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank is experiencing a record-breaking crisis, stating that supplies are at their lowest point in 30 years. Coronavirus forced the bank to cancel more than 600 local blood drives since March, which rounds to almost 11,000 donations that never happened. The Central PA Blood Bank says it … Read more
A large auto show in central Pennsylvania poses a risk to the public due to coronavirus concerns and should be shut down, the state Health Department argued in an emergency court filing made Wednesday. The agency told Commonwealth Court in a request for an injunction that the Spring Carlisle auto show did not respond to … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Central Pennsylvania is facing its lowest blood supplies over the past 30 years. The Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank says over 600 blood drives have been canceled resulting in a loss of over 11,000 blood donations since March. This same scenario is playing out across the country as the nation continues to … Read more