Residents in south-central Pennsylvania will have an opportunity to see part of a solar eclipse on Oct. 14 when it will look like the moon has taken a bite out of the sun. During the annular solar eclipse, 28 percent of the sun will be blocked out by the moon in this area, said Brian … Read more
Do you need a break from all this pumpkin talk during fall or are you just a bigger apple fan? For those searching for a place to go and pick apples and use them for a variety of recipes, abc27 News has created a list of a few places to go apple picking. Continue … Read more
Statistically, one in seven children are at risk for hunger because they live in a rural area and are part of a low-income family. The Central PA Food Bank works every day to make sure these families are getting the nutrients needed to fuel their bodies, but they can’t do it alone. Monday, the first-ever … Read more
Jersey Mike’s Subs is bringing another stop to central Pennsylvania. One of the restaurants is opening Sept. 27 at 2203 W. Cumberland St. in Lebanon. It’s the 12th location for franchise owner Matt Patterson Continue reading on Penn Live
Attention, caffeine fans: National Coffee Day is coming up. The nation celebrates coffee drinkers on Friday, September 29, and several area coffee shops and other caffeine purveyors are joining the party. Continue reading on FOX43
A Perry County man is at large after failing to appear at his sentencing hearing on child sexual abuse charges, authorities said. Barry A. Bostwick, 60, of Rye Township, should be considered armed and dangerous, the Perry County Sheriff’s Office said on Monday. The Pennsylvania Sexual Offender Assessment Board also said Bostwick is a sexually violent … Read more
Nestled in the heart of the northeastern United States lies Pennsylvania, a state brimming with natural beauty and a diverse range of landscapes. From the rolling hills of the Pocono Mountains to the bustling urban landscapes of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is a place of contrasts and surprises. But what really makes this state unique … Read more
September is nationally known as Hunger Action Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about hunger in the United States. During September, some food banks experience an increase in food donation, especially so close to major holidays like Thanksgiving and Christimas. However, food banks across Pennsylvania are still struggling to collect food donations. On Saturday, Central Pennsylvania … Read more
Due to the remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia, rain and gusty winds are impacting the area. As of 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, the PPL Outage Map notes that 1,631 people across the state are without power. Around 130 people in Lancaster County are currently without power as of 3:30 p.m., and around 190 customers are … Read more
Pennsylvania (WPVI) — The National Transportation Safety Board has revealed the cause of a plane crash that killed two people in Bucks County back in 2022. The pilot, 55-year-old Brian Filippini, and flight instructor, 74-year-old Alfred Piranian, died in February when their plane went down in Hilltown Township. Continue reading on 6ABC
Pa. Sens. Bob Casey and John Fetterman announced $15.45 million in infrastructure funding for Harrisburg International Airport (HIA) and the Lancaster Airport as part of the Airport Improvement Program. HIA, in Lower Swatara Township near Middletown, will receive $9,776,896 from the U.S. Department of Transportation, according to a press release sent out Wednesday. Lancaster Airport, … Read more
Central Pennsylvania is the destination for fall fun. There are many pumpkin patches in the Midstate that offer hours of family fun with the opportunity to pick pumpkins, tackle corn mazes, take a train or hayride and more. Below is the full list of pumpkin patches in Central Pennsylvania: Continue reading on ABC27
Finding a rental unit in central Pennsylvania is no joke. The region, which makes up Dauphin, Cumberland, Adams, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and York counties, is the most competitive small rental market in the nation, according to one report. National online rental website Rent Cafe said those searching for rentals are faced with challenges finding suitable places due to … Read more
The York County Board of Commissioners has voted to initiate another countywide ban on open burning due to dry weather conditions. The 15-day ban goes into effect on Thursday, the commissioners said. It was enacted due to low groundwater levels, stream levels, drier-than-normal temperatures, and the lack of rain in the immediate forecast, the commissioners’ … Read more
Thousands of minks are on the loose after someone cut holes in a fence and released them from a fur farm near Sunbury. According to Pennsylvania State Police, sometime between midnight and 6:50 a.m. on Sunday, 6,000-8,000 minks got out of Richard H. Stahl Sons Incorporated located on State Route 890 in Rockefeller Township. … Read more
Dunkin’ is percolating up another central Pennsylvania stop. One of the coffee and doughnut restaurants is en route to 315 Bretz Court in Newport, Perry County, where a groundbreaking is scheduled for noon Tuesday. Continue reading on Penn Live
Philadelphia police are investigating after a man was stabbed inside an Acme in the city’s Society Hill neighborhood. It happened just after 10 a.m. Sunday on the 300 block of South 5th Street. Continue reading on 6ABC
This summer was the world’s hottest since global records started in the late 1800s, due in part to El Niño. But that wasn’t the case in Philadelphia. The city’s meteorological summer — from June 1 to August 31 — was relatively mild. Continue reading on WHYY
Several animal-based facilities in Blair, Centre and Huntingdon County have closed due to a rise in kennel cough cases. Kennel cough is easily transmitted between dogs by airborne droplets, contaminated surfaces or breathing the same air. Continue reading on WTAJ
What can you say about a good burger? After all, they practically sell themselves. An icon of American culture, the burger is a staple for most fast food joints and a must-have for many people when they light up their grill all summer. Continue reading on WTAJ