Harrisburg PA

(WHTM) — An apparent homeless encampment in the garage underneath Harmony Tower in Harrisburg has been cleared out. Mayor Wanda Williams said she first heard about it Monday night after a resident at Harmony Tower texted her. “She showed me pictures of the encampment, and it was horrific,” said Mayor Williams (D)....

A great bookstore can change the pace of your whole day. One place in Pennsylvania does exactly that. You expect to browse a little, maybe check a few shelves, then head out. That plan fades fast. Another section opens up, another subject catches your attention, and suddenly the visit feels...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A Harrisburg man faces a third set of charges that include rape after police say he allegedly sexually assaulted a girl inside a car at City Island in 2024. Harrisburg Police filed felony charges of rape, strangulation and unlawful restraint of a minor on Friday, March 27, against 26-year-old...

As we recently shared, Iron Hill Brewing has been planning a comeback for some time now. And it would appear that time is now. For enthusiasts who were stunned by the sudden departure of Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant last year, the wait for a revival is nearly over. The gastropub chain, which traces its roots back...

HUMMELSTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — One of Dauphin County’s most prominent ice cream shops will be taken over by new owners after operating for nearly two decades. Over the weekend on March 28, the owner of the King Kone Creamery, which is located at 182 Hershey Road in Hummelstown, announced they will be saying goodbye to […]

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Crews were called to a Dauphin County high school after a strange odor led to students being evacuated early Tuesday. According to the Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Fire, around 7:30 a.m., units were called to Central Dauphin East High School after a natural gas odor was reportedly detected...

CARLISLE, Pa. — PennDOT is eyeing a new $600 million dollar project to renovate nearly 10 miles of Interstate 81 near Carlisle. The project is part of a plan to make targeted improvements for traffic and safety along certain stretches of I-81. Andrew Bomberger, the executive director with the...

A 21-year-old Lancaster County man is in custody after leading Pennsylvania State Police on a high-speed chase along Route 30 in Manheim Township last weekend. Troopers say Isaac Fadelmoula refused to pull over after being clocked speeding on Route 30. The pursuit reached speeds of 100 miles per hour before officers...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — A Harrisburg man reportedly led officers on a high-speed chase on Monday afternoon in Lower Swatara Township, according to the police. Just before 5 p.m., Lower Swatara Township police attempted to pull over a vehicle with a "dead tag" at the 2200 block of West Harrisburg Pike. The driver,...

As I walked down Harrisburg’s narrow Summit Street and spied the fresh siding and double yellow doors of the duplex, I knew that Beahive Affordable Housing Outreach was “in the house.”. Beahive rehabs blighted properties and offers them for affordable rent, known as “Hive Creation.”. “The mission...