30 years later: The blizzard that turned into a flood and washed away a...
Little did we know 30 years ago how the blizzard of 1996 would end in a flood and the loss of part of an iconic Harrisburg bridge. It snowed Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Jan. 6-8 – 22.2 inches. It snowed again on Friday – another 10.8 inches. In...
Pennsylvania Hidden Gem Delivering Soul Food That Truly Lives Up to Its Name
If you are seeking soul food that tastes like warm memories and Sunday smiles, Feed Your Soul Restaurant in Harrisburg is the spot. Tucked on Friendship Road, this local favorite turns comfort classics into moments you will crave again. With a 4.2 star reputation and a cozy vibe, it delivers hospitality that feels...
Dauphin County restaurant inspections, Jan. 7, 2025
For a full listing of this week’s Dauphin County restaurant inspections, click here. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. Dollar General No. 13046, 9565 U.S. 209, Williamstown, Dec. 22. Pass. No violations....
Man Arrested for Assaulting Officer in Mechanicsburg
A man from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a police officer. The Mechanicsburg Police Department reported that 46-year-old Matthew Hobaugh was involved in a domestic incident on Patton Drive on the night of December 18. When officers arrived at the scene, they found Hobaugh...
Beahive Affordable Housing Outreach – Helping Families Facing Housing Instability
Dauphin and Cumberland counties are facing a severe shortage of affordable housing, with many families just one unexpected expense away from housing instability. Beahive Affordable Housing Outreach helps families navigate these struggles while building for their future. Executive Director and CEO Samara Scott joined...
Cybersecurity experts warn of increased risk at Pennsylvania Farm Show
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Cybersecurity Association of Pennsylvania (PennCyber) on Tuesday issued a warning ahead of the upcoming Pennsylvania Farm Show, claiming the event, which draws more than 500,000 visitors and 250 exhibitors, is "a dense and attractive target environment for cybercriminal activity." The 2026...
Harrisburg man charged in connection to bank robberies in Lancaster, York counties
YORK, Pa. — A Harrisburg man has been charged in connection to two bank robberies in Lancaster and York counties last year. Shannon Steckbeck, 59, robbed a Truist Bank location in East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County on Nov. 14, and a week later struck again at a First National Bank branch in Manchester Township,...
‘Altercation’ sends Harrisburg elementary school into lockdown
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — An “altercation” that may have involved a gun sent a Harrisburg elementary school into a lockdown Tuesday, according to the district. The incident that sent Melrose Elementary School into lockdown during dismissal did not originate on school grounds but reportedly made its way there,...
All but 1 cut by Harrisburg City Council start new year without jobs
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Harrisburg let go three of the four positions defunded by city council as Mayor Wanda Williams (D) continues to threaten legal action. Council cut funding in the 2026 budget for the interim director for building and housing development, interim business administrator, project director for...
Central Pa. trap-neuter-release clinics: Here’s where to find cat services in your county
Communities can help improve the quality of life for free-roaming cats by providing them with proper care and treatment. There are dozens of places across central Pennsylvania where stray/feral cats can be brought for treatment, and many TNR volunteers who can trap them or teach people how to trap. If you need TNR...

















