Harrisburg PA

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Hundreds of revelers gathered along Second Street Wednesday night to welcome 2026 with Harrisburg’s signature New Year’s Eve celebration — the annual strawberry drop on Second Street. As the final seconds of the year ticked away, the illuminated strawberry descended from the Hilton...

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — The countdown to 2026 is underway, and kitchens across South Central Pa. are preparing pork and sauerkraut meals ahead of the New Year. “It is a lot of food, but we’re hoping to sell out," said Deb McCreary, the manager of Buhrig's Gathering Place. McCreary...

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– Multiple Hershey roads will be closed today due to the New Year’s Eve celebration. According to the Derry Township Police Department, Park Avenue (State Route 743) will be closed between Chocolate Avenue (State Route 422) and Park Boulevard starting at 10 a.m. Police said southbound...

With 2026 just hours away, forecasters are calling for snow showers and squalls throughout central Pennsylvania into New Year’s Day. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for several counties, including Dauphin, Cumberland, Adams, York, Lancaster, Perry, Franklin and Lebanon. Huntingdon,...

LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A three-vehicle crash early Thursday morning caused damage to a local gas station. The accident happened around 6:20 a.m. at the intersection of Route 322 and Mt. Wilson Road. Crews stated the call came in as a crash with injuries and, when officials arrived,...

Ryan Christopher Young, 26, of Middletown, was arrested following the incident in Lower Swatara Township on Wednesday, Dec. 31, according to the Lower Swatara Township Police Department. During an argument, Young allegedly punched a family member and grabbed the person by the neck, causing swelling to the face and...

Selinsgrove, Pa. — An arrest warrant is out for a man — currently on probation for strangulation — who fled after assaulting a woman in his car, state police say. Kenneth Lamar Boyer IV, 26, of Lykens allegedly assaulted the victim inside his vehicle around 9:45 p.m. while parked in a Selinsgrove Sheetz parking lot...

Editor’s note: This is the ninth story in a series titled “Virtual Dominance: How a cyber charter school has upended K-12 education in Pa.” The series investigates the causes and consequences of the unprecedented growth of Commonwealth Charter Academy, Pa.’s fastest growing school. Earlier this year...

With the new year comes new stores and new businesses opening in south-central Pa. Hospitals, a large discount store, a Starbucks, two Wawas, two Sheetz stores and an early learning center will be among the new locations opening in 2026. Here’s a look at what’s opening in Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin,...

Tucked away in the heart of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, The Midtown Scholar Bookstore is a treasure trove for bibliophiles. Known for its vast collection of used and rare books, this bookstore is more than just a place to shop; it’s an experience. With an inviting atmosphere and a dedicated community...