Harrisburg, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has added the Callery pear, also known as Bradford Pear or its scientific name Pyrus calleryana, to the state’s noxious weed list. Noxious weeds cannot legally be sold or cultivated within the state. Bradford pears have been used as street trees since the 1950s and have increasingly been … Read more
After being canceled last year, First Night State College returns on Friday to bid farewell to 2021 and usher in 2022 with a family-friendly celebration throughout the day and night. A New Year’s Eve tradition in State College since 1994, First Night, a production of the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, kicks off on Friday morning … Read more
It was announced this week that the third annual Central Pennsylvania Music Awards and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Thursday, March 24 at the Hershey Theatre in Hershey. This local, Grammys-style red carpet event recognizes the best local acts of the past year and honors the best of all time who originated from … Read more
Christmas didn’t feel merry for Alexis Johnson and her family after someone shot their 11-year-old cat named Chuck, impaling him with an arrow. Johnson’s husband found the wounded cat with an arrow sticking out of his abdomen at their back door the night before Christmas Eve. “I wasn’t prepared for what I was going to … Read more
After a morning of winter weather dropping snow, sleet and ice across central Pennsylvania, many areas reported at least an inch of snowfall by mid-afternoon. According to the National Weather Service, the highest observed totals came from Altoona in Blair County, where 2.5 to 3 inches of snow were reported. Continue reading on pennlive.com
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania had been installing historical markers for more than a century when the racist violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, in August 2017 brought a fresh round of questions from the public about just whose stories were being told on the state’s roadsides — and the language used to tell them. The increased scrutiny … Read more
A central Pennsylvania church with a 221-year history held its final service and is scheduled to close at the end of the year due to declining membership and attendance BELLEFONTE, Pa. — A Pennsylvania church with a 221-year history held its final service and is scheduled to close at the end of the year because … Read more
What do wrenches, pickles, Hershey’s kiss candy and roses have in common? They’re among the things that will be dropped around Central Pennsylvania this New Year’s Eve. Recent increases in COVID-19 cases — and York and Memorial hospitals being near or above 100% capacity — prompted York Mayor Michael Helfrich to cancel the White Rose Drop … Read more
YORK, Pa. — Editor’s note: The above video is from Dec. 15. If you’re still crossing items off your holiday shopping list, the clock is ticking as Christmas approaches. Some people love to wait until the last minute to get their shopping done. If you count yourself among that number, there’s good news: most major Central … Read more
ENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) — Are you dreaming of a white Christmas or hoping for a snow-free holiday? If you’re hoping for snow this year, you’ll probably be disappointed. abc27 Chief Meteorologist Eric Finkenbinder says that simply put, no, the Midstate will most likely not get snow this Dec. 25. While the northern half of Pennsylvania is usually covered in snow for … Read more
Epilepsy monitors sound an alarm or connect to a smartphone if they detect unusual movements, such as seizures. While these monitors can alert caregivers to a seizure, they cannot prevent the seizure from happening. Epilepsy monitors are devices that notify people when a seizure happens. This triggers an alarm so that the individual gets the assistance they need. … Read more
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — F&M Trust, an independent community bank that has served south-central Pennsylvania for more than a century, recently filed an application to establish a new community office in Hagerstown. The bank, which is headquartered in Chambersburg, Pa., plans to open in early 2022 at 83 W. Washington St. in a building formerly occupied … Read more
PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) — Roses, strawberries, and Hershey’s Kisses are just some of the objects commonly involved in Central Pennsylvania’s New Year’s celebrations. Here’s how some local cities are celebrating as well as information on other events helping children and adults welcome 2022 to the Midstate. Community celebrations Although a recent COVID-19 surge has changed many local … Read more
Snow is nowhere in the forecast for Christmas this year in central Pennsylvania. In fact, by December standards, it’s expected to be almost balmy. The high temperature on Christmas Day might be 55, the National Weather Service says. AccuWeather agrees. And Christmas Eve has an even chance of being rainy, the feds say. AccuWeather disagrees … Read more
The safety net for people who lose their housing in Harrisburg and other parts of central Pennsylvania has strengthened in recent years. But the resources for what are called ‘hardcore homeless’ people — those who for whatever reason do not wish to enroll in programs that could lead to housing — remains limited. If you’d … Read more
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The vast majority of Pennsylvanians responding to a recent survey conducted by Penn State researchers said they strongly support bird conservation and indicated they believe future efforts will be needed to protect avian species. But there is good news and bad news in those responses to questionnaires that were part of … Read more
The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank and Highmark Health want to make sure local veterans have food this holiday season. The health care company donated $15,000 for a veteran holiday food drive. “Serving veterans in need. So, we have about 375 families that are expected here and they are going to receive a holiday set of … Read more
(WHTM) — The GIANT company is hoping to help local families celebrate this holiday season. On Tuesday, Dec. 14, the company’s employees volunteered at Central Pennsylvania Food Bank after already gifting the bank 500 hams. “It’s important for families to have moments around table and moments around meals and when you struggle to find food … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Volunteers at the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, along with the GIANT Company team members will pack hundreds of meals on Dec. 20 to distribute and donate food to families ahead of the winter holidays. The GIANT Company will be donating 3,000 hams to partnering food banks in the states of Pennsylvania, Maryland, … Read more
Lancaster County, PA — After a devastating outbreak of tornadoes ripped through six states over the weekend, organizations in central Pennsylvania are wasting no time getting boots on the ground in the disaster zone and serving survivors who need it. “Everyone is right now thinking about ‘How can we help?’” Fannie Beiler tells CBS 21 News’ … Read more