‘I just wish he was here’: Foundation honoring New Cumberland teen celebrates 10 years
Cumberland County, PA — It’s been 10 years since an organization honoring a New Cumberland teen was founded. The Link4Youth organization started as an informal youth group that Shauna Colello would host at her house. One of the boys who participated was Medard Kowalski. “Medard was one of...
Good Samaritan Hospital unveils four flexible-use emergency rooms
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Average price of gas in Central PA dropped 5.6 cents per gallon in the...
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The average price of gas in the Harrisburg area dropped 5.9 cents per gallon over the last week, according to a survey of 241 stations by GasBuddy.com. As of Monday, the average price per gallon of gas in Harrisburg is $3.10, which is an average of 5.6 cents per gallon cheaper than it was at this...
Harrisburg synagogue welcomes new Torah
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The faithful in Harrisburg welcomed a new Torah to the Chisuk Emuna Synagogue on Sunday. Congregants took part in writing the scroll, described as a once-in-a-generation experience. “A Torah scroll is really one of the hearts of the Jewish community,” Rabbi Ron Muroff said. “Each Torah scroll...
Code Blue Alert issued for Monday night into Tuesday morning
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Harrisburg street closed off after fatal shooting: police
Police are on the scene of a confirmed fatal shooting in Harrisburg. The coroner has been called to the scene, police said. Police were sent to Balm Street on Sunday for a shooting, per dispatch. No time was provided for when they were sent there. At 1:25 p.m., several Harrisburg...
York County distribution center closing next year
LEWISBERRY, Pa. (WHTM) — A distribution center in York County will be closing down next year, affecting more than 100 employees. According to a WARN Notice filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, S&S Activewear has started to wind down operations at its distribution center in York County on 600...
Central Pa. at risk of ‘record-breaking cold’ and freezing rain this week
The weather outside is going to be a bit frightful this week. As the polar vortex continues to send unusually cold temperatures our way, there is also a looming chance of some light snow. Nicholas Beaty, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in State College, said that the Harrisburg area...
Landmark York Barbell weightlifter statue could soon be spinning again
The iconic statue of a weightlifter atop the York Barbell building in York County could soon be rotating again after some repairs are made. Company bookkeeper Keri Harman told PennLive Friday that a mechanic has been found, and the work will soon be scheduled, though she had no timetable. On...
Shapiro administration cuts HIV funding, risking housing, medications for dozens in southcentral Pa.
Dozens of people living with HIV across southcentral Pennsylvania could soon lose aid for housing and prescription costs after Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration ordered a mid-year budget cut to the commonwealth’s regional HIV service providers. If left unrestored, the cuts could lead to nearly 100 people diagnosed...

















