Planting 10 million trees and still going strong
A Pennsylvania partnership is marking a major milestone by planting its 10 millionth tree in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. A celebration this spring in Hummelstown marks eight years of work to improve water quality and restore streamside habitats across Pennsylvania’s portion of the watershed. The Keystone 10 Million T
Police search for missing endangered 76 year old man in York County
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Police in Carroll Township are searching for a missing and endangered 76-year-old man, according to a post on Crimewatch. Joseph Hale, described as 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing about 160 pounds, was last seen near the first block of Northern Dancer Drive in Dillsburg, according to the Carroll To
Three-Month Reeceville Road Closure Could Disrupt Travel
WEST BRANDYWINE TWP, PA — Drivers in western Chester County should prepare for a lengthy detour beginning later this month as utility improvement work forces the closure of a section of Reeceville Road in West Brandywine and East Brandywine townships. At a Glance. Roads Affected: Reeceville Road. Dates: June...
Lancaster County highway reopens following motorcycle crash
LANCASTER, Pa. — Lincoln Highway East near Route 30 has reopened in both directions following a motorcycle crash earlier this afternoon. According to a PennDOT spokesperson, the crash occurred just before 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. Authorities say the motorcyclist was thrown from the motorcycle but could not confirm the se
Avett Brothers, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts play sold-out Commonwealth Concert at Hersheypark Stadium
HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) – Hersheypark Stadium played host to a sold-out Commonwealth Concert Series show on Saturday night. The show featured Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Joan Jett & The Blackhearts and folk-rock band The Avett Brothers featuring Mike Patton. The free concert is one of five being held across the stat
Columbia’s 1st female police chief is borough-raised; just county’s 3rd female chief
Columbia Mayor Leo Lutz said it became clear when evaluating staff to determine if the department could hire from within, or if it would have to look outside, that Holly Arndt was who they were looking for. “She was head and hands above all the other officers in her willingness...
Nighttime U.S. 30 Closures Could Frustrate Chester County Drivers
COATESVILLE, PA — Drivers who rely on the Coatesville Downingtown Bypass should prepare for overnight delays next week as PennDOT crews begin milling and paving work along a heavily traveled section of westbound U.S. 30 in Chester County. At a Glance. Roads Affected: Westbound U.S. 30 (Coatesville Downingtown Bypass)
Route 462 closed in both directions after crash involving motorcycle: PennDOT
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Part of Lincoln Highway East in East Lampeter Township is closed in both directions following a crash on Saturday afternoon. A motorcycle and another vehicle collided just before 3:30 p.m., a PennDOT spokesperson confirmed. The motorcyclist was thrown from their bike, but the severity...
Hotel Hershey union workers ratify contract, HE&R says
HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) – Union workers at the Hotel Hershey have ratified a new contract, according to a Hershey Entertainment & Resorts spokesperson. The hotel workers were the final of five groups to ratify deals with HE&R, and it comes a day after Hersheypark and GIANT Center workers ratified their five-year deal. Term
Chester County Inspections Flag Food Safety Issues at Exton Pizza Shop
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County health inspectors cited an Exton pizza restaurant for multiple food safety violations during an opening inspection Friday, including the absence of sanitizer for dishwashing, inadequate food labeling practices, and deficiencies involving handwashing facilities. According to inspection

















