Report: PA Renaissance Faire sold to private equity firm, terms not disclosed
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Dickinson College Farm announces 2026 Summer Music Series lineup
BOILING SPRINGS, Pa. — Dickinson College Farm's Summer Music Series will return this year after a successful debut in 2025. The series promises to bring music fans together for live performances, farm-to-table dining and relaxed evenings under the stars. The 2026 Summer Music Series kicks off Friday, May 29,...
Bill Would Provide Free Eye Exams to Students
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are advancing a bill to the senate that would provide eye tests and glasses to Pennsylvania children. The bill would create a commission that would work with non-profits to develop a statewide plan to provide vision exams and glasses to children. Ohio, passed a similar law in 2024 that provides free eye exams and glasses to students.
York Police identify suspect in deadly shooting on South Hartley Street
YORK, Pa. — York City Police have identified a suspect wanted in connection to a deadly shooting that occurred last week in the city. Quinten T. Hutty, 44, is a suspect in the shooting death of Nadir Collier, whose body was found lying between two houses on the 200 block of South Hartley Street by officers responding to a shooting call at about 5:30...
PSP: Cumberland County child locked out during winter storm gets severe frostbite, father charged
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Charges were filed Wednesday in Cumberland County after a child suffered severe frostbite during Pennsylvania’s winter storm, court documents said. Felony charges were filed against the father, Joshua Kitner, 29, of Newville, after he allegedly was sleeping while the child was outside of the home along Steelstown Road in North […]
Mechanicsburg manufacturing facility to close, affect 83 employees
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A manufacturing facility in Mechanicsburg is set to close in July, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification sent to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. Quality Packaging Specialists International's facility on 355 Independence Avenue is scheduled to close July 6, according...
12-year-old boy hospitalized after Dauphin County bicycle crash
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A 12-year-old boy riding a bike was hospitalized after a crash in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania State Police said Wednesday. The child crossed Market Street at its intersection with S. Oak Alley in Pillow Borough without clearance and was struck by a 2000 Dodge Stratus just before 4 p.m. Tuesday, according […]
Dog thrown from vehicle recovering well at local SPCA
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — York County SPCA is caring for a dog named Goldie who was abandoned in a York County neighborhood last month. The incident happened on the first block of North Main Street in Dover Borough, according to the Northern York County Regional Police Department. Goldie sustained minor injuries and was taken to the shelter for evaluation.
City Island Arcade coming to Harrisburg this summer
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — A brand new summer activity is coming to City Island. The City of Harrisburg Parks and Recreation announced Wednesday that the City Island Arcade will be opening on May 22, 2026. The grand opening event will last from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Officials said...
Cumberland County packaging facility shutting down
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A packaging manufacturing facility in Cumberland County will be shutting down this summer. According to a WARN Notice filed with the PA Department of Labor & Industry, Quality Packaging Specialists International, LLC is going to be closing down their facility at 355 Independence Avenue in Mechanicsburg. The closure of this facility […]
