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ICE agent shot at vehicle in Harrisburg neighborhood: police

An ICE agent trying to arrest someone in Harrisburg’s Allison Hill neighborhood Wednesday morning ended up shooting a vehicle that sped away, authorities said. The shooting happened before 6 a.m. in the 400 block of South 17th Street, a residential neighborhood, near the intersection of 17th and Derry Street.
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Jackson Lick Pool closes after fight breaks out Tuesday; pool will be closed July...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — A fight broke out at a Harrisburg pool, forcing its closure for the rest of the day on Tuesday. CBS 21 was at the scene when patrons were leaving and overheard conversations about a reported fight forcing the pool to close. Harrisburg Parks and Recreation...
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Harrisburg Animal Rescue Team – Christmas in July Craft Show Fundraiser

Harrisburg Animal Rescue Team is a volunteer powered nonprofit rescuing cats and adopting them into loving homes. Their 1st annual Christmas in July Craft Show will help them keep providing this much needed care. HART’s Director, William Forgy, joined us this morning along with two of their kittens to share more about
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“Howard Receives a Catholic Church” – Columbia, PA (1907)

Mr. Howard S. Landis lived in Rheems, an unincorporated community in northwest Lancaster County of southeast Pennsylvania. This area was primarily agricultural, although a large quarry operates in Rheems today. In February of 1907, Howard received a postcard from an unidentified correspondent. The postcard was mailed f
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Pa. State Museum shows off ‘Revolutionary Things’ exhibit for America’s 250th

The State Museum of Pennsylvania is giving visitors one last chance to see some of its most treasured Revolutionary War artifacts before the building closes for a three-year renovation. Running through Aug. 2, the “Revolutionary Things” exhibit features more than 140 artifacts divided into three sections — relics and w
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Food pantry brings 1K pounds of food to Susquehanna Township families

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Hundreds of families received free food on Tuesday at Susquehanna Township High School. The event, hosted by Hanna’s Pantry, Highmark Wholecare and the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, allowed families to register with the food bank and to streamline its regular distributions, which happen t
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Midstate communties implement burn ban, prohibits fireworks

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– A Midstate township issued a burn ban and prohibited fireworks, days before the Fourth of July. A sign drivers pass by when entering South Hanover Township reads “Burn Ban in Effect Fireworks Prohibited,” on Wednesday morning. The township announced on Facebook Wednesday morning that it offi
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Watch parties planned as historic Big Boy train rolls through central Pa.

Excitement over the Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 is growing in central Pennsylvania, where communities from Lebanon to Lewistown are planning watch parties and events. The world’s largest operating steam locomotive will travel through central Pennsylvania on July 7-8 as part of its historic 23-state coast-to-coast to
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‘Private mountain retreat’ in Cumberland County is filled with history|Cool Spaces

Built circa 1780, and expanded in 1817, this 7-acre property along the Kittatinny Ridge at the base of North Mountain in Cumberland County brings a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a restored historic estate. Known as one of Cumberland Valley’s most storied properties, the limestone Abraham Waggoner House dates
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Former York official, in whistleblower suit, claims he was fired for conflict-of-interest concerns about...

YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — Mayor Sandie Walker (D) fired a now-former official “as her first official act as mayor” after he raised concerns about a conflict of interest involving the mayor, the official has alleged in a lawsuit. In a federal, civil lawsuit, which does not same Walker as a defendant, Blanda Nace — who […]

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