Thorn Hill Vineyards celebrated its 10th anniversary last month with a party, welcoming members of the community who have become part of the family that has called the Lancaster County tasting room their home. “If I look at where we are,” Thorn said recently, “10 years ago we had over 200 people that came out to … Read more
(WHTM) — Thursday’s hometown heroes are teaming up to keep hundreds of local seniors well-fed and healthy. The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank and the Salvation Army of Lebanon have partnered with DoorDash to deliver food boxes directly to the homes of 200 seniors. Continue reading on ABC27.com
LANCASTER, Pa. — Another Central Pennsylvania college has temporarily shifted to a remote learning model for some of its classes in response to the surge in COVID-19 cases. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Lancaster announced it is delaying the start of in-person learning for the spring semester. From today through February 1, the college … Read more
Nearly four years after it paid more than $8 million to open a mini-casino in south central Pennsylvania, the owner of Parx Casino on Wednesday was awarded a license to open a satellite casino in a shuttered Lowe’s home-improvement store in Shippensburg. Continue reading on inquirer.com
Harrisburg, Pa. — Pennsylvania voters could face at least five ballot questions about changing the state constitution next year after House Republicans added four controversial revisions to a single proposal. Republican lawmakers have increasingly relied on constitutional amendments to pursue policy initiatives that Gov. Tom Wolf would otherwise reject and that most Democrats don’t support. … Read more
Lower Allen Township police are asking residents to keep an eye out for a black bear that’s been hanging out around town this week. The bear was spotted around 10 p.m. Monday near Maple Avenue, police said. Sightings were also reported in yards in the the Bethany Village neighborhood. Police said the bear caused minor … Read more
YORK, Pa. — A fire collapsed the roof at a York County roller-skating rink on Sunday. Fire crews will try to find the cause of the fire that gutted Mr. Q’s Family Skate Center in West Manchester Township. Crews were called to the center on the first block of North Fayette Street around 7:15 p.m. … Read more
This is the 10th in a series of weekly stories that profile Pennsylvania wineries. Derrick Michael began home brewing in 2008. Not long after, he and wife Heather bought a piece of property outside Elizabethville at the base of Broad Mountain, in Dauphin County. Continue reading on pennlive.com
DuBOIS — The Western Pennsylvania Police Athletic League (WPAL) is thrilled to announce, after a two-year hiatus, that the Western Pennsylvania Golden Gloves Championships are returning to DuBois. This year’s event will feature local prospects from TEAM 814, who have been training at the WPAL Fitness Center on East Long Avenue. In addition to local … Read more
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The snow started falling early Sunday evening out in Central Pennsylvania. A look at conditions in Williamsport showed snow starting to accumulate on the roads. Plows were out clearing a few inches of snow and cars that were out were having some trouble getting by. Central Pennsylvania will see less ice and … Read more
CARLISLE, Pa. — A stretch of I-81 was shut down for hours in Cumberland County Thursday morning. The northbound lanes were closed between the Newville and Plainfield exits just south of Carlisle. Those lanes have since re-opened. Continue reading on Wgal.com
Lock Haven University’s decision to donate 11 Steinway pianos to other institutions marks the day the music died at the small Pennsylvania college—or at least the day its music major officially ended. Steinway pianos—used by artists from John Lennon to Billy Joel and beyond—are heralded and expensive instruments, with price tags stretching upward of $100,000 … Read more
Robert Irvine is no stranger to central Pennsylvania. On Jan. 13, the celebrity chef and host of “Restaurant: Impossible” returns to Harrisburg where he will emcee an “Army vs. Navy Cook-Off” at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. Irvine will step up to the PA Preferred Culinary Connection stage at 1 p.m. in the Farm Show Complex & Expo … Read more
A slow-moving superload will travel from New York to Pennsylvania starting Wednesday evening, according to officials from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The superload will start in West Milton, New York and travel to Wampum, Pennsylvania. It is 213 feet long and weighs 294 tons. It will use two traffic lanes which will result … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pippi is a lab who just loves the snow, and we have the video to prove it. Rebecca Nasados shared video of Pippi playing in the recent snow in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Whether the yellow lab was trying to steal the snow shovel or leaping through scattered flakes, it looked like the best … Read more
The coldest air of the season has arrived and wind chills are at or near 0 in some parts of central Pennsylvania. “Bundle up and take that cup of coffee to go to help you warm up on your way to work,” said WGAL Meteorologist Tiffany Savona. The WGAL News 8 Storm Team has designated … Read more
The 2022 Pennsylvania Farm Show continues today, with goats, pottery, agri-magic and square dancing among the various highlights. For those who don’t know, the Farm Show will be held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center at 2300 N. Cameron St. in Harrisburg from Jan. 8-15. Hours are 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Jan. 8 and Jan. … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Four counties in Central Pennsylvania will receive a total of more than $2.5 million from the Wolf administration to support affordable housing projects, Governor Tom Wolf announced Monday. Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and Perry counties are four of the 15 counties receiving $8,210,240 in funding through the Pennsylvania HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Wolf … Read more
Freezing rain and sleet fell throughout central Pennsylvania on Sunday morning and early afternoon, leaving a thick glaze in some places. With temperatures forecast to fall to around 20 overnight, there’s concern about icy spots during rush hour Monday. For that reason, some school districts are saying that they are planning to delay the start … Read more
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Trucks carrying thousands of dollars in supplies left Lackawanna County Sunday to help communities in the south that are devastated by tornadoes. People across northeastern and central Pennsylvania donated supplies, totaling $80,000, that are being delivered to storm-damaged communities in Bowling Green, Kentucky and Orion County, Tennessee. Rock 107 partnered with … Read more