Fire departments are on life support; we can’t let them die | PennLive Editorial
Fire chiefs all over the commonwealth are sounding the alarm over what they say is a crisis that threatens the safety of millions of Pennsylvanians, and we would do well to listen. Harrisburg Fire Chief Brian Enterline is struggling to replace his aging fleet as prices soar. A ladder truck...
A sweet and spicy burger classic: Best Eats
The Peppermill Family Restaurant in Lower Allen Township is an institution. The family restaurant serves American classics and Greek dishes in a casual atmosphere. It’s the type of place where diners go for all-day breakfasts, homemade soups, chicken gyros and baked meatloaf. Name of Restaurant: Peppermill Family Resta
Pennsylvania to auction off nearly 300 cars, including Hellcat muscle car
GRANTVILLE, Pa. (WHTM) — Nearly 300 cars, including a high-powered muscle car, will be auctioned off by the state next week. The Pennsylvania Department of General Services announced the latest offering of used vehicles set to hit the auction block next week. They have about 275 used vehicles available in this month’s
High-rise becomes 55-and-over community in downtown Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A high-rise in the middle of downtown Harrisburg has been retrofitted to serve as a senior living community and it’s set to open next week. The Exchange is a renovated historic building on Market Street and will serve as a 55-and-over community. It has all sorts of amenities inside, and the […]
State College Woman Crowned Ms. Pennsylvania Senior America
A State College woman has been crowned Ms. Pennsylvania Senior America. Tammy Miller won the recognition on Sunday in Harrisburg at what is dubbed "the world’s first and foremost pageant to emphasize and give honor to women who have reached the ‘Age of Elegance.'” She will represent the commonwealth at the Ms. Senior A
Shapiro signs appropriations bills ahead of state budget deadline
HARRISBURG, Pa. — With Pennsylvania's June 30 budget deadline less than three weeks away, lawmakers in Harrisburg are hoping to avoid a repeat of last year's budget negotiations — which left the Commonwealth without a state budget until early November. Even if negotiations stall, some state agencies won't...
Apartment building for older adults debuts in downtown Harrisburg
Harrisburg’s effort to create a living downtown took a step forward on Friday, with the official opening of an “active adult” community. New Holland-based Garden Spot Communities cut the ribbon on the Exchange, a 39-unit apartment building located at 112 Market St., a long-time office building before the recent residen
Heads up! State, some local offices will be CLOSED for Juneteenth holiday
HARRISBURG- A public-facing Pennsylvania department is one of the first to announce they’ll be closing this coming Friday for the Juneteenth holiday. PennDOT announced that all driver’s license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of the Junet
Pennsylvania AG authorizes payment for $1 million upgrades to Shapiro’s private home
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday authorized a settlement agreement allowing contractors to be paid for security upgrades at Gov. Josh Shapiro’s (D) private home on Friday while stopping short of endorsing the payments. Shapiro’s Montgomery County residence received more than $1 million
Pa. attorney general signs off on state funding for Gov. Shapiro’s home security upgrades
State Attorney General Dave Sunday stressed the one-time action would not serve as a precedent for similar transactions in the future.
