Pennsylvania Farm Show: Calving Corner activities, free milkshake events return

As we moo-ve closer to the start of the Pennsylvania Farm Show, the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association has announced its array of 2024 activities and partnerships, including free milkshake opportunities. The Calving Corner, a visitor favorite, is returning this year with interactive, family-friendly learning activities. The corner will feature live births, calves and cows, dairy farm … Read more

Hemophilia Treatment Center of Central Pennsylvania celebrates 50th anniversary

In its 50 years of existence, the Hemophilia Treatment Center of Central Pennsylvania at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has led a major breakthrough in the treatment of hemophilia, enrolled 1,154 patients with inherited bleeding disorders, and provided care to patients from birth to death. The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center established the center in March … Read more

A freeze for Thanksgiving? See the weather, travel forecast for central Pennsylvania

More than 55 million Americans are expected to travel more than 50 miles this week as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, according to the American Automobile Association. If you’re hitting the road, you’d be wise to plan ahead by looking at the upcoming forecast. Central Pennsylvania residents should see rain early this week before clearer skies … Read more

Diwali, festival of lights, celebrated in central Pa.

Diwali, a major religious festival for Hindus as well as Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists, was celebrated at ISKON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) Harrisburg Sunday evening. Diwali is a five-day festival widely known as the Hindu New Year and comes from the Sanskrit word “deepavali,” which means “a row of lights.” It is considered the most … Read more

Santa Claus 2023: Where and when you can see Kris Kringle in central Pa.

Santa Claus’ schedule is busy this time of year, but he’s still been able to schedule numerous appearances in central Pennsylvania for the upcoming holiday season. Santa will take up residence at several shopping locations for more than a month, including Bass Pro in Swatara Township. At other places, like at the West Shore Plaza … Read more

Central Pennsylvania students plant field of flags in Bellefonte

As we get closer to Veterans Day, businesses, towns and organizations are showing their appreciation for the people who served in the U.S. Military, including students at St. John the Evangelist Catholic School. “At St. John, we feel that community involvement and service to our community is a very important aspect of our students, not just … Read more

Veterans Day 2023 deals and free meals around Central Pennsylvania

From the Army to the Navy, it’s hard to imagine where America would be without its military men and women who have risked their lives to fight for freedom. In honor of those who have served, and are serving, numerous shops and eateries are offering free meals and/or discounts for veterans.   Continue reading on … Read more

Halloween weather forecast for central Pa. includes spine-tingling chills with frost advisory

A cold front is expected to his central Pennsylvania this week, starting on Halloween. The National Weather Service in State College has issued a frost advisory starting on the in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Oct. 31. The advisory has been issued for multiple counties across central Pennsylvania, including Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster Lebanon, Perry and … Read more

Central Pennsylvania amusement park expands holiday event

Lancaster-based amusement park Dutch Wonderland has announced it will be introducing its ‘most entertainment-filled event in park history.’ Dutch Winter Wonderland will debut once again for the holiday season. The park stated that there will be 10 new ways to celebrate the season and that the park will be open for more days during the … Read more

Play games in central Pennsylvania on National Video Games Day!

Video games have been a staple in many people’s lives for decades, and there’s no better time to celebrate them by sitting down and playing that game you’ve heard so much about. While retailers such as Best Buy, Target, Walmart and GameStop carry a wide selection of titles, we’ve gathered a list of locally-owned retailers … Read more

It’s about more than a race

The annual Steelers Run and Walk on Pittsburgh’s North Shore is the perfect opportunity for runners and walkers alike to enjoy a morning of physical fitness with the City of Pittsburgh as a backdrop and Acrisure Stadium as the finish line. Steelers legend Aaron Smith, who will be inducted into the Steelers Hall of Honor, … Read more