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DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Three firefighters were rescued after being trapped in cold waters overnight in Londonderry Township, according to dispatch. The call came in around 10:49 p.m. when Bainbridge firefighters were reportedly trapped in very cold waters at River Road at the Dam after rescuing people from a stalled boat with multiple people aboard.

The last thing any lawyer wants is a higher court to note anything about them “with displeasure.”. But that’s what the Superior Court said about a Pennsylvania attorney who hasn’t corrected a minor clerical oversight a month after being directed to do so, according to a Thursday order.

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– A detour will be in place for a two-week road closure happening in Dauphin County in May. According to Veolia Water, a stretch of Nyes Road will be closed starting May 11 for a water main replacement project. The closure will last approximately two weeks, depending on weather conditions. Veolia said […]

The price tag for to rebuild the fire-damaged brick building at Harrisburg's Broad Street Market is going up. At a meeting on Tuesday, the Harrisburg City Council learned the total estimated cost of the project will jump from $20.8 million to $23.7 million. Officials cited a recent wall collapse on...

Drivers planning to head north to upper Dauphin County this weekend should be prepared for the closure of part of Route 147. The closure will allow crews to remove an abandoned culvert, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The road will close between Pearl Street in Upper Paxton Township...

The Hershey Bears are reinforcing fan conduct policies ahead of a must-win Game 4 vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday night after a contentious ending to Game 3 prompted a frustrated reaction from the home crowd. In a statement issued before the 7 p.m. puck drop at GIANT Center, the team made...

A historic Dauphin County cemetery restoration is one of three grassroots projects recognized by the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office. Saving Our Ancestors Legacy (SOAL) is receiving a 2025 Community Initiative Award for restoring Lincoln Cemetery on South 30th Street in Susquehanna Township near Penbrook. The award honors organizations for...

A solution for drivers with communication challenges was stalled in Harrisburg, when an immigration policy question got attached to an otherwise popular bill. The pitch from advocates was simple. If a driver has a communication’s impairment- they might be deaf or autistic- they can voluntarily have a little “i” be put on their license.

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area is kicking off its annual three-day indoor yard sale fundraiser on Thursday. The event helps support the shelter’s operations and continued care for animals across Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry counties. Since organization relies solely on community donations, fundraising events are vital to fund programs and daily operations.

A fun part of Harrisburg’s City Island will reopen this month. The grand opening of the City Island Arcade was announced in a Facebook event hosted by the city of Harrisburg and the city’s Parks and Recreation department. “The wait is over — the City Island Arcade is...