OPINION: If Electric Monopolies Win, We All Lose
Policymakers and special interests in Harrisburg are discussing policy changes that would undermine Pennsylvania’s competitive power market by allowing monopolies to once again generate electricity – all under the guise of ensuring our commonwealth can meet rising demand.
Harrisburg’s curfew and orange barricades kept teens away from downtown
Bright orange barricades, placed along a portion of Second Street in Harrisburg, are having their intended effect but getting mixed reviews. Erected Friday as part of Mayor Wanda Williams’ crackdown on unruly teenagers, the barriers block street parking between Locust and Pine streets on the weekends. During a press...
PennLive’s forum on revitalizing Harrisburg’s downtown: watch here
PennLive’s community forum on revitalizing downtown Harrisburg is tonight from 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology at 326 Market St. in Harrisburg. More than 200 have signed up to attend the free forum in person. You can also watch the live stream below or on...
Broad Street Market in search of board members to support, govern operations
The Broad Street Market is looking for shoppers, locals and friends to get involved. The market announced on Monday that it is in need of new board members to help make decisions and support operations. “Serving on the Broad Street Market Alliance Board is a chance to help shape the...
Dauphin County police investigating stabbing that injured 1
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Police in Dauphin County are investigating a stabbing that injured one person. According to Penbrook Borough Police, the incident occurred along the 2600 block of Walnut Street in Harrisburg on Aug. 12. Police are asking the public to help identify the pictured individuals, who are considered...
Dauphin County FedEx driver heads to nationals after winning state trucking championship
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — Joenel “Tito” Guerra Olivo has spent the last 14 years behind the wheel, working as a FedEx delivery driver. He’s safely driven more than 1.3 million miles without a single accident, a dent-free record that has earned him the ranking of "Best Driver in Pennsylvania."
Harrisburg Boys & Girls Club gives update after burglary
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — After a recent burglary and vandalism, the Harrisburg Boys & Girls Club’s executive director said he will do everything possible to make sure kids in the city get their building back. It happened at the organization’s John N. Hall Clubhouse on 1700 Hanover St. in south Harrisburg. Mark...
These central Pa. high schools top U.S. News & World Report’s rankings
Hershey High School has topped the central Pennsylvania region’s rankings once again in the annual U.S. News & World Report Best High School Rankings, which were released Tuesday. The region’s top three high schools were Hershey High School, Cumberland Valley High School and Camp Hill Senior High School. The...
Dauphin County fire company ends support for July 4 fireworks show: ‘No longer fits...
The Linglestown Fire Company has announced it will be ending its financial support for a local fireworks event. In a press release, the company announced that its participation with the Lower Paxton Township July 3rd fireworks show “has been a part of the Linglestown Fire Company for many years,” but that disruptions...
Superheroes surprise patients at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital
Patients at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital were met with a super surprise on Tuesday morning when some of their favorite superheroes rappelled down the side of the Hershey hospital building. Every year, Penn State Health partners with a Harrisburg area window washing company, Vancena Property Services, to...