Dauphin County neighborhood rings in Christmas with lights, cocoa and visit from Santa
One Dauphin County community certainly knows how to get into the Christmas spirit. The neighborhood along Gale Drive in Lower Paxton Township held an event Wednesday night, featuring a host of Christmas displays, at least one of which was over 80 feet tall. Santa Claus himself even paid a visit...
York County nonprofits receive $3.3 million in opioid settlement funding
YORK, Pa. — After a difficult year for nonprofits fighting drug abuse in York County, many of them received an early Christmas gift this week in the form of much-needed money. York County awarded $3.3 million in grants to 14 local nonprofits from the nationwide settlement reached in 2022...
These 21 building projects have been proposed across central Pa.
In October and November, developers in the midstate proposed plans for housing developments, agricultural operations, a childcare center, a school and a pool hall. The list below includes numerous projects in Perry, Adams, Cumberland and Dauphin counties. Note that not all proposed plans will come to fruition, and...
Cause of death revealed for central Pa. man found hours after shooting
Police on Tuesday announced that a man found dead hours after a December shooting in Lancaster County is believed to have died from a drug overdose. Columbia police said they were dispatched around 10:15 a.m. Dec. 9 to the home of Christopher Colon-Martinez, 31, on the 200 block of Walnut Street for reports of a man...
Former Central Dauphin School District nurse, husband accused of abusing 2-month-old child
HERSHEY, Pa. — A former nurse in the Central Dauphin School District and her husband have been accused of injuring a two-month-old baby in their care, according to a criminal complaint affidavit filed by Swatara Township Police on Monday. Taylor Peifer, 29, is no longer employed at the school...
42-year-old man arrested in grisly slaying of Chambersburg woman
HARRISBURG – A 42-year-old man was arrested in Harrisburg Monday on criminal homicide charges in the death of a Chambersburg woman, who was found Sunday lying face down in a pool of blood, according to police and media reports. Andre Romulus had fled the scene after allegedly attacking the...
Propagation Area of Haldeman Island closed to all hunting this year, PA Game Commission...
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Game Commission on Tuesday announced that the propagation area of Haldeman Island in Dauphin County (State Game Lands 290) will be closed to all hunting this year. Traditionally, the propagation area of the Susquehanna River island, which is located in northern Dauphin County near...
Movies and TV shows casting in Harrisburg
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
Pioneer Fire Company announces suspension of fire police staff pending investigation
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Officials with the Pioneer Fire Company in Marietta announced Wednesday that they have suspended members of the Marietta Special Fire Police, pending the finalization of an investigation. The fire police were reportedly referred for an investigation by the Department of the Auditor...
Christmas celebrated across Pennsylvania amidst divisive times
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Hundreds of worshipers packed into the Cathedral Parish of Saint Patrick in Harrisburg on Christmas Eve to celebrate Christmas, along with the millions of Christians celebrating across Pennsylvania. The celebration comes after a year marked by disruption and war around the world. Harrisburg Bishop...

















