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Mr. Howard S. Landis lived in Rheems, an unincorporated community in northwest Lancaster County of southeast Pennsylvania. This area was primarily agricultural, although a large quarry operates in Rheems today. In February of 1907, Howard received a postcard from an unidentified correspondent. The postcard was mailed f

The State Museum of Pennsylvania is giving visitors one last chance to see some of its most treasured Revolutionary War artifacts before the building closes for a three-year renovation. Running through Aug. 2, the “Revolutionary Things” exhibit features more than 140 artifacts divided into three sections — relics and w

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Hundreds of families received free food on Tuesday at Susquehanna Township High School. The event, hosted by Hanna’s Pantry, Highmark Wholecare and the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, allowed families to register with the food bank and to streamline its regular distributions, which happen t

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– A Midstate township issued a burn ban and prohibited fireworks, days before the Fourth of July. A sign drivers pass by when entering South Hanover Township reads “Burn Ban in Effect Fireworks Prohibited,” on Wednesday morning. The township announced on Facebook Wednesday morning that it offi

Excitement over the Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 is growing in central Pennsylvania, where communities from Lebanon to Lewistown are planning watch parties and events. The world’s largest operating steam locomotive will travel through central Pennsylvania on July 7-8 as part of its historic 23-state coast-to-coast to

Built circa 1780, and expanded in 1817, this 7-acre property along the Kittatinny Ridge at the base of North Mountain in Cumberland County brings a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a restored historic estate. Known as one of Cumberland Valley’s most storied properties, the limestone Abraham Waggoner House dates

YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — Mayor Sandie Walker (D) fired a now-former official “as her first official act as mayor” after he raised concerns about a conflict of interest involving the mayor, the official has alleged in a lawsuit. In a federal, civil lawsuit, which does not same Walker as a defendant, Blanda Nace — who […]

Wendy’s: the home of the Baconator, the Frosty, and drivers who crash straight through the building. A rather unlucky driver had to be cut free from a car after crashing into a Wendy’s in central ... Read more

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — The Harrisburg Police Department is investigating reports of shots fired Wednesday morning, according to dispatch. Gunfire was reported around 6:30 a.m. near the intersection of South 17th Street and Berryhill Street, dispatch said. No injuries have been reported. An investigation is ongoing.

The sale of a Dauphin County golf course to a Texas company that plans to build a data center on the property will cause the club to close in October. The company spent more than $45 million for the Dauphin Highlands Golf Course, which carries millions in debt. Since the...