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.
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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 connected to 11 cities.
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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 Litter Bit Matters” calls upon Pennsylvanians to ensure every piece of their trash, regardless of size, is disposed of properly. The campaign is based in part on polling which determined that only three percent of Pennsylvanians approve of littering, yet nearly half actually litter. This includes “situational littering,” where someone may leave trash next to a full can or leave behind trash in a sports stadium.
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 medical facility and the other two will feature apartments, as well as retail and restaurant space.
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 gives you an idea of where the water comes from if you’re using storm water runoff from the sky. It goes into water the flowers and so the exhibit kind of give you an idea of how it works together,” said Sharon Umble, New Holland.
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 to do what they can to help students experiencing homeless situations. The goal is to provide children in the area with the supplies in time to start school.
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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 Tuesday afternoon. PPL estimates almost 56 people will be affected.
“We’re going to have to turn off their power,” PPL regional affairs director Maggie Sheely said.
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 is expected to begin Tuesday, August 2, and be completed by Tuesday, October 25. Both Springwood Road and Chapel Church Road will be closed during that time.
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 to 10 years old using exclusively telehealth appointments. Families who complete the As You Are assessment process can receive a diagnosis in less than one month.
“Starting interventions during the early developmental period is critical for children, yet today, the wait times for an evaluation for autism can be between 12-30 months. As You Are can reduce the time to diagnosis to less than 30 days,” said Chief Medical Officer of As You Are, Dr. Kortney West. “There is a significant need across our country for autism diagnoses to be made earlier to help our next generations thrive.”
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 are the best places to live.
The list included places from the entire eastern United States from Maine all the way down to Florida. The state of Pennsylvania dominated the list with 4 different places mentioned as some of the best places to live. Keep reading to find out which communities made it into the article.
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,” according to the official National Night Out website.
(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 homegrown fruits, vegetables, jams, chutneys and fresh-baked goods to sell at booths. To jaded taste buds, there’s nothing quite like it. Best of all, for the kosher cook and eater, the selections are nearly unlimited, though check jars and packages for hechshers before buying.
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(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 the 12-game homestand with a second consecutive victory on Thursday night.
York trailed early as Travieso worked two clean innings to start the game before allowing a solo home run to Scott Burcham that just barely got out, hitting the top of the left center field wall and bouncing over for a 1-0 Dirty Birds lead in the top of the third.
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 called ‘chronic underfunding.’
“You kind of get what you pay for and we’re here,” said PASSHE Chancellor Dan Greenstein. “We can do the job but it requires a partnership with the state.”
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 Salvation Army of Harrisburg.
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.
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, and more.
From 11 am to 6 pm on Saturday, you’ll have the chance to sample some of Pennsylvania’s best desserts. There will be something for everyone, including gluten-free and vegan options, so come hungry and don’t forget to bring your sweet tooth.
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 CeCe’s Cake Shop in Harrisburg.
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.
There are few places where scarfing down an ice cream cone or eating a sub sandwich at 8 a.m. are both acceptable. Green Dragon is one of them.
Operating since 1932, Green Dragon Farmers Market sits on 60 acres of land in Ephrata. (The market celebrated its 90th anniversary earlier this year.)
The market, at 955 N. State St., Ephrata, is open only on Fridays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and it gets busy fast. While you can definitely find your fair share of kitschy flea market bargains, you can also get a taste of the unique flavor of Lancaster County. With dozens of fresh fruit and vegetable stands, as well as various ready-made sandwiches, pastries and everything in between, Green Dragon has no shortage of options.
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