Drivers in Central Pennsylvania are continuing to pay more than the national average for gas despite prices coming slightly down in the last week. According to Gas Buddy, the average price of gasoline in Harrisburg is $3.76 a gallon, down 3.6 cents in the last week. Gas is up 5.2 cents per gallon over the last month … Read more
A pair of Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission’s fishing and boating access areas in central Pennsylvania will be closed temporarily for improvements to their parking areas beginning Monday, September 19. The Middletown access will be closed through October 5, while the Walker access will be closed through September 30. Continue reading on PennLive.com
Megabus is expanding its Philadelphia service by adding routes to and from 11 Pennsylvania cities, with buses now traveling farther into the state. The expansion for Coach USA’s intercity bus service comes as a result of a partnership with Fullington Trailways, another service that has routes in central Pennsylvania. Through the partnership, Philadelphia will be … Read more
Harrisburg, Pa. — Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful and state officials from PennDOT have launched a new anti-litter campaign, “PA Fights Dirty: Every Litter Bit Matters.” Though cleaning up litter is important, the campaign is aiming at the root of the problem: people’s behavior. If nobody ever litters, nobody will ever need to clean up litter. “Every … Read more
LANCASTER, Pa. — A multipurpose housing and medical building is coming to Lancaster. Officials broke ground on the Queen Street Flats Project on Tuesday, on the site of what was formally a YMCA building between the 500 blocks of North Queen and North Prince streets. The project will feature three buildings in total. One will be a … Read more
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Kids in the Midstate now have a new way to learn about the environment thanks to the Mueller Family Outdoor Courtyard, opened by the Lancaster Science Factory. The garden includes outdoor spaces to teach kids about solar power as well as recycling storm water in backyard gardens. “It kind of … Read more
LANCASTER, Pa. — More than 800 brand new pairs of socks and sneakers were donated to Lancaster Area children in need. The shoes were handed out at Carter and MacRae Elementary School on Prince Street in Lancaster on Tuesday morning. The donations are part of a yearly effort by members of the Willow Valley Community … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A massive tree in Midtown Harrisburg is coming down Monday. The city said it is causing major safety concerns, but the removal is going to cause some headaches for neighbors in the area, including power outages. PPL said the company expects power outages to start Monday at 10 am. and continue into … Read more
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that a bridge replacement project is set to begin tomorrow on Springwood Road (Route 2002) at the intersection with Chapel Church Road in York Township, York County. Work includes replacing the existing structure with a precast concrete box culvert and minor approach work. This project … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Early diagnosis is crucial for children with autism, yet parents can face very long wait times to receive answers. A new virtual clinic called As You Are aims to solve this problem by increasing access to a team of pediatricians who provide evaluations for autism to children 16 months … Read more
U.S. News and World Report has released their 25 Best Places to Live on the East Coast for 2022-2023 this summer and their findings are based on data from 150 of the most populous regions in the country. They look at value for money, the surrounding job markets, and quality of life to determine which towns and cities … Read more
YORK, Pa. — National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. Held annually on the first Tuesday in August, “National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community,” … Read more
(JNS) At the top of my summer list of small pleasures is discovering farmers markets. Popping up at roadsides all across the country — from California to New York — baskets of produce brim with color and the clean flavors of being freshly harvested. You’ll also find seasonal produce at indoor markets where local farmers bring … Read more
(York, Pa.): It was a night full of milestones for the York Revolution on Wednesday as three huge innings, six long balls, and another dominant start from Nick Travieso powered a 19-1 beatdown of the Charleston Dirty Birds at PeoplesBank Park. With the series even at a game apiece, the Revs will look to close … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) is entering the next phase of its redesign after merging multiple universities. The 14-state university system received a 16% increase in funding from the state, now receiving $552 million plus $125 million in one-time federal economic recovery funds after years of what they … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Calling all ice cream fans! The 10,000 Scoops Challenge is coming to Harrisburg’s Riverfront Park on Tuesday, August 4. From 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., visitors have the chance to enjoy some ice cream while supporting a good cause. The 10,000 Scoop Challenge is a free citywide ice cream social benefitting The … Read more
Bennett Auto will provide free lunch for veterans on Saturday, July 30, at its Buick-GMC and Honda dealerships on Cumberland Street. Allentown-based Bennett Automotive Group purchased the dealerships from Ebersole in late 2021. Continue Reading on LebTown
If you’re looking for a summer treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth, look no further than this weekend’s Dessert Festival. The event, which will be held on July 16, 2022, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg, will feature a wide variety of delicious desserts, including cakes, pies, ice cream, … Read more
Satisfy your sweet tooth at a new event coming to Harrisburg. Harrisburg Dessert Festival will be held from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. July 16 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg. “It’s really just anyone who enjoys desserts and that’s super broad,” said Cecilia Davis, founder of the event and owner of … Read more
Members of Capital PenNScalers, a model train club based out of Harrisburg, have an enthusiasm for model railroading that goes back to when they were kids. And since the group was founded, they’ve shared their passion around the region. For all of June, the group had a display set up at the Annville Train Station … Read more