Fit for a King: This year, Harrisburg’s majestic King Mansion turns 100—and has never...
The King Mansion was a welcoming family home long before it blossomed into a breathtaking venue. Grandma leapt from balcony to balcony so she could scare the kids by hopping through their bedroom window. Family slept on the balcony to catch summertime breezes. Guests danced at the foot of the grand staircase while the band played on the landing.
Data center curious? Hear from developer, regulators and reformer at virtual forum
Pennsylvania is having a data center moment, whether we’re ready for it or not. If you are among the data center curious, or just trying to get a better handle on how this might affect your own electric bill or water supply, here’s a tip. At 6:30 tonight,...
Local business clears up confusion after being linked to data center debate
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — A Cumberland County business is speaking out after being mistakenly pulled into an online debate over a proposed data center. Ashcombe Farm and Greenhouses say confusion began earlier this week when a social media post claimed the business was selling land for a data center. According to the owners, that claim quickly gained traction and led to calls for a boycott...
One Battle after Another: Why is Harrisburg constantly in crisis?
I co-founded TheBurg back in 2008, at the start of the worldwide financial crisis. At the time, I described to a friend my less-than-ideal timing. “I feel like I’m starting a company in 1929,” I said, referring to the stock market crash and start of the Great Depression.
Setting the record straight on Dauphin County’s Democratic endorsement process | Opinion
I am deeply disappointed by PennLive’s recent coverage of the Dauphin County Democratic Committee (DCDC) endorsement process. The story presents a skewed narrative by repeating allegations while omitting key facts that would materially change a reader’s understanding. Because public trust in our local Democratic process matters, I am...
Harrisburg City Council approves police pay raise, retention efforts amid departures
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Harrisburg City Council has approved a new compensation plan aimed at helping the city hire and keep police officers, as the department has lost its officers to other agencies. Council passed Resolution No. 35 of 2026 unanimously, approving a new wage scale that includes...
Millersburg man dies after crash on Route 209: state police
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A Millersburg man died in a crash on Route 209 in Upper Paxton Township last week, according to a crash report from Pennsylvania State Police. Todd Shaffer, 62, was driving south on Route 209 on April 22, when his vehicle collided with a vehicle that was turning onto the road, troopers said.
Kitchen fire damages Dauphin County paramedic’s home
A Wednesday evening fire in Susquehanna Township damaged the home of a local paramedic, public records show. First responders at about 5:10 p.m. were dispatched to the area of North 6th Street and Parkway Road for smoke in a building. County 911 dispatchers said they received multiple calls about large...
Steelton mayor addresses rodent infestation at condemned building: ‘Public health concern’
STEELTON, Pa. (WHP) — Mayor Ciera Dent took to Facebook to address the health concerns residents have about a condemned building on South Harrisburg Street. "What we are dealing with is not just a property issue—it is a public health concern," Dent wrote. A condemned property in the...
Man arrested after allegedly robbing Harrisburg bank
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– A man has been arrested after allegedly robbing a bank in Harrisburg on Tuesday. According to the Harrisburg Bureau of Police, officers responded to a reported bank robbery in downtown Harrisburg at 11:45 a.m. Officers arrived at the bank and canvassed the area searching for the suspect. The investigation later identified Marvin […]

















