Like many pursuits, mountain biking is sort of an all-or-nothing venture. If you’re not into it, you may not know a whole lot about the activity. But if you are into it—it’s a sport, it’s a passion, it’s a way of life. Fortunately, central Pennsylvania is home to a thriving mountain bike subculture. There are … Read more
A soaking, steady rain Friday could lead to flooding in parts of the midstate, forecasters said in a hazardous weather outlook. One to two inches of rain will fall Friday afternoon into the evening, according to the National Weather Service. The weather outlook was issued Friday morning for the entire midstate. The probability of widespread hazardous weather … Read more
A short drive from the city of Harrisburg stands one of a handful of remaining round barns left in the state of Pennsylvania. The Historic Round Barn & Farm Market at 298 Cashtown Road in Biglerville is just a few miles west of Gettysburg and the only round barn in the commonwealth that is open to the … Read more
(WTAJ) — Grab your costumes, get your bags ready for some candy and check out these events happening in Central Pa. for Halloween weekend! 1. FearFest 2021 (Blair County) Head to Tyrone’s Camp Anderson this Halloween weekend for FearFest 2021. This event will be full of screams and fun as you navigate through a haunted house, take … Read more
Williamsport — Boomer’s Drive-Thru Trick or Treat, a free trick or treating experience for children and their families, will return this year — organized by The Williamsport Crosscutters in association with the City of Williamsport. The event will take place in the Muncy Bank Ballpark parking lot on Friday, Oct. 29 from 6 to 8 … Read more
Hershey, PA — Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet will be performing George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker at Hershey on December 18 and 19 at 2 pm. Tickets are on sale Friday, October 29 at 10 am online, through Hershey Entertainment and Ticketmaster. Let your holiday spirit soar with the family-friendly ballet. As the clock chimes midnight, a brave young girl turns … Read more
It is over a year and a half since the passing of Adriana Grace, age 14, of South Williamsport, but her family and friends continue to spread gratitude in honor of their “kind and giving” daughter. “[Adriana] was such a kind and giving person that it has been instrumental in our grief process to keep … Read more
Williamsport, Pa. — Easy, walkable streets, lights on, friendly businesses who welcome trick or treaters young and old! Come to the Williamsport Business Association’s Annual Downtown Trick or Treat night this Wednesday, Oct. 27 from 4-6 p.m. Visit NorthcentralPa.com and 23 other participating businesses for some Halloween fun. We’ll be handing out candy on Pine Street next … Read more
Another week brought more eye-catching performances from high school football players across Pennsylvania. • Sign up for PennLive’s new high school sports newsletter here But, who had the best performance? Check out the list below and then vote in the poll at the bottom to let us know who you think Pennsylvania’s top player was for … Read more
Michael Wyatt felt lost after his wife died from COVID-19 last year. Not only had she been his life partner for 48 years, she also was the one who helped the 70-year-old Adams County resident with daily tasks that were becoming increasingly difficult. Lori Chapman, 64, was in search of a place to live. The … Read more
Dauphin County, PA — The Broad Street Market is a staple in the city of Harrisburg. Lined with more than forty vendors offering locally grown food. And one man, has made it his career to be the vegan hot spot of the farmer’s market. “From a young age, my mom, she had us cooking when we … Read more
Every two seconds, someone in the US needs a blood transfusion. But during an ongoing pandemic, the need becomes even greater for blood and platelet donors, according to the American Red Cross. Blood drives are essential in helping to fill the missing A’s, B’s and O’s throughout the year. You may not think of one … Read more