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Hershey breakfast spot serves a perfect mix of savory and sweet: Best Eats

Just outside of Derry Township, the Hershey Pantry is a one-of-a-kind restaurant that combines the cuisine and atmosphere of a trendy urban eatery with the cozy warmth of a small-town diner. Opened in 1990, the Hershey Pantry earned a reputation for having one of the best breakfasts in central Pennsylvania...
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Speeding driver sentenced for killing man whose son was born 3 days later

Matthew Randolph was driving home from his mother’s house on July 1, 2025, heading east on Lincoln Street in Steelton. He needed to pack his hospital bag and pick up his pregnant girlfriend, Jodi, because in three days, he’d be the father of three. But Randolph would never...
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Inspection reports cite failures at York JCC’s childcare center

A preschooler climbed out of a York Jewish Community Center classroom window while the teacher was using an iPad to send a photo to a family member. In another incident, a child was left outside with another class of students during transition times. Yet another child walked away and was later found in a separate play
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Grocery store in Dauphin County expands with extra features, wider spaces

A renovation project years in the making at Weis Markets in Lower Paxton Township has crossed the finish line. The store at 4300 Linglestown Road will celebrate a grand reopening on June 4 with a ribbon-cutting and check presentations to community groups. Renovations include new decor, a larger and more...
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Child killed after being hit by car overnight in Harrisburg: police

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — A child is dead after being hit by a car overnight in Harrisburg, according to the police. Around 6:30 p.m., Harrisburg police were called to the 2000 block of Derry Street, where a kid had been hit. The police said officers immediately provided medical aid...
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One person dead after being struck by vehicle in Pennsylvania

PENNSYLVANIA — A juvenile was struck and killed by a vehicle in Harrisburg on Thursday evening, according to police. The crash happened around 6:30 p.m. in the 2000 block of Derry Street. Police said the juvenile was hit by a vehicle and was transported to a hospital, where they later died. The victim’s name has […] T
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NY woman used stolen identity to cash fraudulent USPS money orders in PA: police

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A New York woman has been extradited to Pennsylvania after being arrested and is facing theft and forgery-related charges. Marta Bracero, 61, was arrested on May 7 after a warrant for her arrest was issued in February 2026, according to Upper Allen Township police.
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Drivers should avoid this stretch of I-81 in Cumberland County on June 1: Here’s...

Motorists traveling through Hampden Township should expect lane restrictions and delays on Interstate 81 and Route 581 on June 1 as crews conduct bridge inspections. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced the work will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting. Inspectors will examine two br
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Burg View: Green Shoots Downtown

Over the winter, a walk down the heart of downtown Harrisburg wasn’t the most encouraging stroll. Places like Arooga’s, BurgerIM and Taco Amigos had all closed, and several other storefronts were long vacant. As per foot traffic, well, let’s just say that, this past January, I felt like the last man on the tundra of 2n
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Advocates say skill game revenue could be lifeline for aging Pennsylvanians

The debate over taxing and regulating skill game machines is receiving renewed attention in Harrisburg, this time from lawmakers and advocates who believe that revenue from the unregulated gaming machines could help fund services for older adults. And with the commonwealth anticipating rapid growth in the number of res

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