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A youth shelter in Swatara Township has been ordered closed by state officials after investigators found what they described as serious safety failures at the facility. Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services (DHS) revoked the license of Leading Youth for Excellence (LYFE), located at 911 Gibson Boulevard in...

UPPER ALLEN, PA — A Mechanicsburg man was arrested on an assault charge stemming from an October domestic incident. Abdirizak Ahmed, 22, of Mechanicsburg, was apprehended March 1, 2026, by Harrisburg City Police on an outstanding warrant. Upper Allen Police responded to a reported fight outside a residence at...

YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A driver leading a high-speed chase crashed into a vehicle, sending them to York Hospital during a high-speed chase that involved spike strips, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Francsola Rice, 39, of Maryland, was arrested and faces 10 charges, including aggravated assault by vehicle...

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Seven men pleaded guilty to charges related to a series of robberies targeting truck drivers at rest stops in Pennsylvania. On March 2, 2026, John Black, Wendell Compton, Robert Murphy, Darrell Noel, Robert Chandler, Adam Smith and Danny Williams each pleaded guilty to five counts of third-degree felony robbery,...

(WHTM) — The Dauphin County-based health insurance company Aetna was fined over $500,000 and is being ordered to repay Pennsylvanians with interest for mental health parity law violations, the Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) announced on Tuesday. A market conduct exam found that the insurance company...

The band's Jonathan Cain thanks the fans for their "love and support over the years" as farewell run begins.

What salary do I need to afford a house in Harrisburg in 2026?. The cost of living has grown to historic levels since the pandemic, as home prices and the cost of everyday goods have far outpaced wages. A large portion of this increase has come from housing. The national median sale price hit a record in 2022 and has...

The Zembo Shrine Circus Is Our “We’re Doing This Every Year Forever” Tradition 🎪. Harrisburg Area Family Tradition Affordable Outing Sensory-Friendly Tips. Big magic. Manageable chaos. Local tradition. The Zembo Shrine Circus is everything we love about being a family in Central PA - making memories, supporting...

The weather may be unseasonably warm this weekend, but Harrisburg is prepping for a very cool event on Saturday. The city’s ninth annual Ice & Fire Festival will take place on March 7, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., featuring dozens of ice sculptures, food and festivities. “For nine...