WITF is happy to announce that Kenzo Veron is the top speller of the 2023 Central PA Spelling Bee. Kenzo Veron is an eighth grader at Lamberton Middle School in the Carlisle School District. His favorite book series is Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan. Continue reading on WITF
In an effort to advance LGBTQ inclusion in Pennsylvania, leaders from across the state formed Keystone Equality, a nonpartisan organization with a goal of organizing statewide LGBTQ advocacy initiatives. The organization’s membership will accomplish this via community building within local, state and federal governments; and it will work to get LGBTQ community supporters elected, facilitate … Read more
Central PA 4th Fest is coming back this summer with many of the features that attendees have missed over the past several years. After fireworks were held at satellite locations in 2020 and there were smaller-scale events in 2021 and 2022, organizers announced Wednesday that 4th Fest will return in July with live music, tailgating, … Read more
After several years’ absence, the Central Pennsylvania Orchid Society has announced that its 55th Annual Orchid Show is coming back to its normal venue, the Snider Agricultural Arena on Penn State’s campus. The Snider Ag Arena is located at the corner of Park Avenue and Fox Hollow Road, diagonally across from Beaver Stadium, and the … Read more
A Shippensburg University graduate claimed victory after she won the Disney Princess Half Marathon on Sunday, Feb. 26 at the Walt Disney World Resort. Neely Gracey, a Shippensburg University graduate, is the third woman in runDisney history to claim an overall victory at the runDisney half marathon. Continue reading on ABC27
Your wedding venue serves as the backdrop for one of the biggest days of your life, so picking the right one is important! There are a number of places to tie the knot in south central Pennsylvania. Here’s just a handful of some of the most unique ones! Continue reading on FOX43
Middle-school students in central Pennsylvania and throughout the state are encouraged to participate in the 2023 National Civics Bee. In this first round of the contest, local middle school students will participate in an essay competition. Judges will then select 20 finalists to participate in the local competition: a live quiz event testing civics knowledge … Read more
Penn State Harrisburg’s Diversity and Inclusion department hosted its inaugural Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Banquet on Sunday evening to highlight community leaders making an impact on people of all different races and backgrounds in central Pa. Dr. Wanda B. Knight, Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, said the event will honor “trailblazers and champions … Read more
The Harrisburg-area urban legend says it always snows during the Pa. Farm Show. Well, the show’s in January, smack dab in the midst of winter, but “always” is an overstatement. On Saturday, the first full day of the show, it’s cloudy but not snowy. The high temperature will reach the low 40s, and it’ll dip … Read more
SUSQUEHANNA, Pa. — More than 120 rats were up for adoption during an event at Abrams & Weakley General Store for Animals, on Saturday. Those rats and hundreds more were illegally dumped in Dauphin County over two months ago. “Honestly, I did not think there would be that many rat people in Harrisburg,” said Bethany Pascoe, an … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. – On Sunday morning, Dec. 11, Penn State Harrisburg men’s basketball players and coaches joined Middletown Police Detective Adam Tankersley and Penn State Harrisburg Police Officer Phil Peng to treat 20 local children to a holiday shopping spree at Ollie’s Bargain Outlet for the second annual Shop With a Cop and Penn State Harrisburg Player event. “What began … Read more
LANCASTER, Pa. — A local florist is making sure service members and veterans feel the support of the community this holiday season. Royer’s Flowers and Gifts presented The American Red Cross with more than 3,600 holiday cards with messages of support today. Continue reading on FOX43
PERRY COUNTY, Pa. — The annual Kolak Christmas Light Show supporting a Perry County family in need is back for it’s 11th year. This year’s recipient Adam Williams was diagnosed with Cholangiocarcinoma, a rare form of liver cancer, in June of 2020. Continue reading on FOX43
PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) — The Midstate is decking the halls for the holidays. From luminous trees to flying reindeer to dancing elves, here are several Midstate places to check out holiday light displays that absolutely “sleigh.” Christmas in Lights, Marysville This residence in Marysville goes all-out for Christmas each year with a drive-by and walk-thru light … Read more
LANCASTER, Pa. — Police departments across Lancaster County are promoting a yearly initiative to prevent driving under the influence over the Thanksgiving holiday, the county’s district attorney’s office said Monday. The “Decide to Ride” initiative, sponsored by Anheuser-Busch, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and Uber, provides a $10 voucher toward an Uber ride share for Central Pennsylvania … Read more
YORK, Pa. — With it being Thanksgiving week and the 2022 season in the books in central Pennsylvania, there’s a lot to be thankful for. This week is a time to reflect back on how this year played out. Of course, not everything we hope for is going to pan out the way we wanted … Read more
For decades, Pennsylvania celebrated “hunting Monday” on the first Monday after Thanksgiving as the statewide firearms deer season opened. Hunters from across the state migrated north to deer camps. Businesses shut down. Schools closed. Continue reading on LancasterOnline
ince it opened in 1994, the UPMC Child Advocacy Center, formerly known as the Children’s Resource Center in Harrisburg, has provided a safe space for experts to interview and examine children who have been abused, neglected or witnessed violence. Lynn Carson, the director of operations, knows that these children and their families have enough concerns … Read more
“This was the best day of my life!” exclaimed Luka, one of the elementary school students attending the Reading to the Gnomes field day organized by Altrusa International of South-Central Pennsylvania Inc. on Oct. 21. The event brought together special-needs students from Greenwood and Newport schools for a day out at Millerstown Community Park, filled … Read more
Three Pennsylvania residents took home $100,000 each from their winning Pennsylvania Lottery Powerball tickets, according to the PA lottery. The Powerball jackpot continues to rise as no winner has matched all six numbers yet. The winning tickets were sold at lottery retailers in Philadelphia, including Wawa, ShopRite, and Eddie’s General Store. Continue reading on NorthcentralPa.com