Go way down yonder in a pawpaw patch: What to know about this native...
Pawpaws are so complex, their common names show their range as a Pennsylvania native, yet surprisingly tropical, fruit. As summer fades into fall, it’s prime time for pawpaws in Lancaster County and beyond. Eric Burkhart, director of Penn State’s Appalachian Botany and Ethnobotany Program, shared more about finding...
Police trying to identify ‘reckless’ dirt biker who fled officers; reward offered
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Police are asking the public for help identifying a dirt biker accused of reckless driving and fleeing police. Manheim Township police said officers tried to pull over the male biker the evening of Aug. 27, but the biker fled the scene. The biker was...
Charges filed in connection with York shootings that left 3 injured, police say
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — Police have filed charges in connection with two shootings in York this week that left three people injured. York City Police said Qua’Mir Jamison, 18, of South Carolina, faces attempted homicide, aggravated assault and firearm charges in connection with Wednesday’s shooting. He has yet to be...
Man charged with vehicle theft after overnight high-speed chase in Lancaster County
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A man was arrested and charged for allegedly stealing a vehicle and fleeing police in a high-speed chase in Lancaster County early this morning. Jordan Volker, 22, was charged with theft, fleeing and eluding, loitering and prowling, and other related traffic violations, according to the...
Celebrate your barn as part of historic preservation project
Harrisburg, Pa. — From the rolling hills of Lancaster County to the quiet valleys of the Alleghenies, Pennsylvania’s barns are as diverse and storied as the landscapes they are part of. Now, the state's historical preservation group would love to help tell the story behind your barn. The Pennsylvania State Historic...
Lancaster County restaurant inspections, Sept. 5, 2025
For a full listing of this week’s Lancaster County restaurant inspections, click here. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. A&M Pizza Ephrata, 1790 Clay Rd. Ephrata, August 29. Pass. Food employee observed in...
Firefighters battle machine fire at Lancaster County warehouse
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Firefighters battled flames found in a machine at a warehouse in East Cocalico Township Friday evening. Crews were called around 8:30 p.m. to a "large warehouse" fire in the area of N. Reading Road and Pepperidge Boulevard, emergency dispatchers said. The Cocalico Area Fire...
The Omelettes At This Charming Cafe In Pennsylvania Are So Good, It’s Worth A...
Tucked away in the picturesque landscape of Amish Country, Agapē Cafe & Grille in Ronks, Pennsylvania, is serving up breakfast magic that might just change your morning expectations forever. We need to have a heart-to-heart about these omelettes. Some breakfast dishes are merely functional – protein and calories to...
Sazón de Pennsylvania: Mofongo Restaurant
In the heart of Reading, Pennsylvania, where the rhythms of Latino culture pulse through neighborhoods and storefronts, Mofongo Restaurant stands as both a culinary destination and a community anchor. Co-owned by Ramon Martinez, his brother Alirio, and Ramon’s wife Marilu Alfayo, the restaurant is more than a...
State police called to scene of rollover crash on I-83 in York County: dispatch
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Pennsylvania State Police is on scene of a single-vehicle crash on I-83 in York County, dispatch confirmed. The rollover crash was reported around 4:49p.m. on I-83 NB near the Strinestown exit, causing rubbernecking between Exit 32 and 28, according to 511PA. State police remains...