Cumberland County mother charged with murder in 2-year-old’s overdose death
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A years-long investigation into a Cumberland County two-year-old’s death has led to murder and other charges being filed against the child’s mother, according to investigators. Annjalee Nunez, 27, of Carlisle, faces murder of the third degree, endangering the welfare of children, and...
Adams County family files lawsuit, pushes for statewide anti-bullying reform after son’s death
EAST BERLIN, Pa. — An East Berlin family is taking legal action nearly two years after their 15-year-old son, Jonathan “Jonny” Tomasello, died by suicide. His parents, Natalie and Nick Tomasello, say the lawsuit and their ongoing advocacy are aimed at holding the school district accountable and preventing other...
Pennsylvania Landlord Sentenced After Beating Tenant to Death During Drunken Fight, Officials Say
York County, PA – A Pennsylvania landlord who admitted to neighbors that he “beat the s— out of” his tenant during a late-night drunken argument has been sentenced to 8 to 16 years in prison for third-degree murder, according to court officials. The fatal assault occurred in April 2023 and left 42-year-old Michael...
Police: Chairman of Pentagon Software Contractor Arrested in Pedophile Sting
A 57-year-old Pittsburgh tech entrepreneur who is the founder and chairman of a software company with federal contracts including with the Pentagon is facing felony charges for allegedly soliciting sexual contact with a young girl in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. WTAE in Pittsburgh reports that Eric T. Gillespie,...
Pennsylvania lawmakers clear hurdle ahead of budget deal
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Pennsylvania lawmakers reached a milestone Tuesday night as they return to Harrisburg for budget discussions. The State Senate Appropriations Committee passed a State House budget bill out of committee. Next, it will head to the floor for a full vote. Sources told abc27 News there is a deal,...
Harrisburg townhome offers ‘midtown lifestyle at its best’ | Cool Spaces
Built circa 1899, this home, described in the listing as “pairing old-world charm with modern updates,” lives up to those promises. The south-facing living areas of the home were beautifully sun-dappled during the fall day that Cool Spaces visited the property. The original soft pine floors looked lustrous...
Broad Street Market appoints five new board members, selects new food vendor
The Broad Street Market Alliance has a handful of new members, as well as a new food vendor slated to join the stone building. The board, at a Wednesday meeting, approved five new board members to fill as many vacant seats. The new members are as follows:. Josh Heilman, a...
‘This is a PPL Electric Utilities issue’: City of Harrisburg addresses street light outage
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — The City of Harrisburg released a statement Wednesday addressing the recent light issues affecting the downtown portion of the city. We want to be clear: we recognize the problem and are actively assisting PPL Electric Utilities as they work to resolve it. City spokesperson Mischelle...
Crews fixing ‘complex’ issue causing streetlights to go dark in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A “complex” issue is causing streetlights in and around downtown Harrisburg to go out. Work is being done by crews to fix what is called a “complex underground electrical issue” that’s causing about 74 streetlights to go out, a spokesperson for the city said. The following areas have already...
This is only a drill: Cumberland County prison exercise will mimic an emergency
The state prison in Camp Hill will host a full scale emergency training exercise next week, officials said. The drill, which is set for 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 17, will simulate a major emergency at the facility, which is on Lisburn Road. The event will include participation from prison staff, law enforcement and...
