NORTHUMBERLAND – It was a long time coming was a common theme Wednesday when officials cut the ribbon on the northern section of the Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway (CSVT) and marked the start of construction on the southern section. Approximately 200 invited federal, state and local officials along with representative of contractors and engineering firms … Read more
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – Celebrate summer with music and camaraderie. The Tuesday Noon Recital Series will resume Tuesday at First Lutheran Church, 415 Vine St., downtown Johnstown, and the sessions will feature a program of varied musical genres. “It’s a good blend, not only with different genres, but with returning and new artists,” said George Fattman, … Read more
Delone Catholic sophomore Ripleigh Maring, 15, opened the second location of her ice cream shop, Ripleigh’s Creamery, in McSherrystown in early June. Continue Reading on York Daily Record
Learning to read can be difficult at a young age. So Caring Hearts Pet Therapy came up with the idea to partner with the Middletown Public Library and provide kids a chance to learn beside some furry friends. Continue Reading on PennLive
Tuesday is expected to be another sunny, comfortable day in the Harrisburg region, with a high in the upper 70s and the temperature again dipping into the 50s overnight. Continue Reading on PennLive
Competing in the United Premier Soccer League, the Williamsport City Lions is a newly formed soccer club that features both men’s and women’s semi-professional teams. The rosters are comprised of some area standouts who are now offered the chance to compete after high school. Continue Reading on PA HOMEPAGE
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Ghosts and ghouls might be for Halloween, but these “GHOSTS” are for every day of the week — and one is heading to Altoona. To celebrate the number one rated new show, GHOSTS, CBS is taking over cities across the country and The Alberta Haynes Museum will be in Altoona, Haynes’ … Read more
A list of Fourth of July fireworks displays for central Pennsylvania is posted below. If you’d like to add your town’s fireworks display, send the information to news8@wgal.com. Please tell us the county, town, location, time and date for the display and we’ll add it here. Continue Reading on WGAL
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A mobile dental care unit is in Harrisburg this weekend and will make its way to York next week. It’s part of an eight stop tour across four Pennsylvania cities, promoting good oral hygiene habits for pediatric patients and improving access to care. Continue Reading on CBS21
CHESTER HEIGHTS, Pa. — Wawa is looking to expand its flock by adding more stores in central Pennsylvania. Wawa said in a news release Thursday that it wants to expand its footprint by adding stores along the Susquehanna River over the next three to five years. Continue Reading on WFMZ
The fifth annual Central PA Theatre and Dance Fest will feature more than 100 artists in dozens of performances, workshops and readings Friday through Sunday around State College. Presented by local theater company Tempest Productions, the festival will hold a kick-off event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza on … Read more
Up to 4 inches of rain could fall in central Pennsylvania Wednesday and cause some rivers, creeks and streams to overflow, forecasters said. A flood watch in effect from 2 p.m. through Wednesday evening is calling for between 3 to 4 inches of “localized rainfall” in the following counties: Perry, Cumberland, Adams, Potter, Northern Clinton, … Read more
Construction plans for new housing developments have been moving forward for a variety of living spaces, from apartments to senior living to townhomes. Our most recent housing list was published on April 25. And some of the housing developments on the most current list remain the same. But there are several new additions to the list. … Read more
Heavy rain could cause flooding in parts of central Pennsylvania on Wednesday. “This afternoon, we’ll see increasing clouds, a couple of thunderstorms around but I think the heaviest storms will come late this afternoon, into this evening,” said WGAL Meteorologist Christine Ferreira. “We’re going to be watching for heavy rain along and west of the … Read more
NEW COLUMBIA, Pa. — Dozens of kids from our viewing area will spend some time on the water in Union County. This week, 74 kids from northeastern and central Pennsylvania will enjoy some outdoor fun on the water. Coontinue Reading on WNEP
A central Pa. high school student won the statewide title of Miss Pennsylvania’s Outstanding Teen in a ceremony hosted in York Saturday night. Continue Reading on PennLive
As the warm weather stretches on, there are many ways to stay busy this week, including sporting events, various educational opportunities for kids and kickoffs for several festivals. Continue Reading on Daily Collegian
During the months of April and May, developers have proposed new fast food restaurants, a small warehouse, housing, a motorcycle dealership, a physical therapy center and retail facilities in Cumberland and Dauphin counties. Continue Reading on PennLive
PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) — Father’s Day is on Sunday, June 19. Here are some ways to celebrate your dads and father figures around the Midstate this weekend. Continue Reading on WHTM
More than 5,000 customers are without power after severe thunderstorms Thursday evening swept across central Pennsylvania with drenching rain, winds and nonstop lightning. It also led to a tornado warning during the middle part of the evening across parts of Juniata and Perry counties. Continue Reading on PennLive