Lancaster PA

HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM)– ZooAmerica in Hershey is mourning the loss of Murphy, the zoo’s cinnamon black bear. According to ZooAmerica, Murphy was battling major gastrointestinal complications, in addition to other complications, which were likely associated with an advanced disease. The Zoo said all veterinary options...

A newly constructed apartment community has opened in Lancaster County. The Henry at Klein Mills is located at 2 S. Conifer Drive in Mount Joy Township, near Elizabethtown. The first residents began moving into the complex earlier this month. The apartment community includes 280 apartments. The one-, two- and...

EAST PETERSBURG, Pa. — After a tragic year for police in south central Pennsylvania that included the deaths of officers in two separate York County incidents, law enforcement agencies have been left wondering how they can better prepare for the worst-case scenario. The Northern Lancaster Regional Police Department...

There is a specific genre of criticism reserved for the Amish buffet. It is a mixture of fascination and revulsion, usually espoused by food purists who view these establishments as culinary crimes scenes. The narrative goes like this: The buffet is where culinary dreams go to die. It is a...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Berks County, PA – Authorities are searching for a Reading man wanted in connection with an alleged assault and threat incident that occurred earlier this year, according to the Berks County Sheriff’s...

If you sit down at a traditional Pennsylvania Dutch table—whether in a farmhouse in Lancaster County or at a fire hall wedding reception in Berks County—you will notice something distinct about the geography of the meal. The center is dominated by the heavyweights: platters of roast chicken, baked ham, or pot roast....

Park City Diner in Lancaster proves that comfort food still has the power to stop you in your tracks—especially when it’s country fried steak, crispy, peppery, and crowned with creamy gravy. Open 24 hours and beloved by locals and travelers alike, this 4.4-star institution turns classic diner fare into can’t-miss...

Listen to the podcast to hear the full conversation. Franklin and Marshall College has launched a new initiative aimed at making the Lancaster-based institution more affordable for Pennsylvania families. The program, called the Commonwealth Commitment, ensures that students from families earning $75,000 or less will...

LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A cat had to be put down after being shot by a man with a BB gun in Lebanon County, police said. Lebanon City Police said they filed charges Monday against 63-year-old Dennis Thomas after an investigation that began in the summer. Police were called to the 1100 block of […]

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A legendary guitarist had to postpone the rest of his tour after a stop in Pennsylvania left him feeling seriously sick. Ritchie Blackmore wrapped up a concert with his band, Blackmore’s Night, in Lititz, Lancaster County, two weeks ago when he hit the road for their next show in New […]