Harrisburg PA

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — More than a month ago at her State of the City address, Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams highlighted the Harrisburg Police's success, thanks in part to the use of new technology. She teased one technological addition in particular that would be especially important for the city...

Harrisburg, Pa. — Last week, the House passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Dan Moul (R-Adams) that will make cash an acceptable form of payment for admission to school-sponsored events in Pennsylvania. Many schools across the Commonwealth have been rejecting cash as a form of payment for school-sponsored events and...

Today, protestors were arrested in Harrisburg for campaign finance advocacy. March on Harrisburg is a group that advocates for more transparency and accountability in campaign finance and ethics laws. The group hosted civil disobedience protests today– blocking hallways with banners before being arrested with little...

There's a common belief that the Hershey's Chocolate Company is the largest employer in the city of Hershey. However, it seems that the reality may be a bit different. This topic has sparked a lively discussion on social media, with residents and locals sharing their insights.

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa (WHP) — A man is being charged after allegedly assaulting a married couple downtown over the weekend. Video obtained by Harrisburg Police allegedly showed 26-year-old Isaiah Hall punching a woman in the back of the head, knocking her to the ground on Saturday around 1:50 a.m. on the 200 block of...

Police in Pennsylvania have issued a warning over a "dangerous" TikTok door-kicking challenge.

The city of Harrisburg, despite being a historic city dating back to the 1700s, has a noticeable lack of prestigious colleges or universities. This situation is particularly intriguing given the city's status as the state capital and its age. While Harrisburg is home to institutions like Penn State Harrisburg, Hacc,...

HARRISBURG, Pa. — State and local officials planted 33 new trees in Harrisburg on Tuesday as part of a $500,000 statewide effort to expand community tree cover and reduce stormwater runoff. The planting was one of dozens supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources this fall...

The winds will be a little tamer today but still gusting out of the Northwest at 20 to 25mph. It will be a mostly sunny, but cold day with highs in the mid to upper 40s. The winds will ease tomorrow but it will remain chilly with highs only in the mid 40s Some showers will arrive from west to east during the late...

Late last night, residents of Harrisburg were startled by a loud explosion near the downtown area. The unexpected noise, which occurred around midnight, sparked a flurry of online discussions as locals sought to uncover the source of the disturbance.