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Child hit by vehicle in northern Dauphin County

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State police said a child was hit by a vehicle in Williamstown, Dauphin County. More>>

Cumberland County

Harrisburg Symphony Showhouse opens this weekend Video included

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After months of hard work, the Harrisburg Symphony Showhouse and Gardens opens to the public this Saturday. More>>

Dauphin County

Man, 69, struck by bus in Harrisburg Video included

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A 69-year-old Wormleysburg man was hospitalized in critical condition after he was struck by a bus in Harrisburg this morning, police said. More>>

Dauphin County

Gunman robbed 2 Harrisburg stores

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Harrisburg police believe the same man is responsible for the gunpoint robberies of two Midtown convenience stores within 20 minutes. More>>

Dauphin County

What's the legacy of former Harrisburg Mayor Stephen Reed? Video included

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Harrisburg is once again making national headlines. A recent story by the Bloomberg News Service talked about the city's debt, but more specifically what it sees as former Mayor Stephen Reed's role in piling up that debt. More>>

Dauphin County

PennDOT closes on-ramp to I-81 South

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PennDOT closed the southbound Front Street on-ramp to Interstate 81 South near Harrisburg Wednesday morning. More>>

Dauphin County

Some officials 'fired up' over new fire call idea Video included

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A story abc27 News first reported Monday ignited a hot-bed of controversy among Dauphin County firefighters Tuesday evening. More>>

Dauphin County

Car wedged under tractor-trailer in crash

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An overnight crash in Dauphin County sent one person to the hospital after a car became wedged under the back of a tractor trailer. More>>

Dauphin County

Tractor-trailer overturns on Peter's Mountain, road now open Video included

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A section of Route 225 is now open between Dauphin and Halifax. It was closed for more than nine hours because of a crash involving a tractor-trailer on Peter's Mountain. More>>

Former Hershey business owner facing federal charges

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A former Hershey business owner has been charged with violating food and drug laws by selling surgical devices that were not properly sterilized, federal authorities announced Tuesday. More>>

Dauphin County

Harrisburg School Board discusses tough budget cuts Video included

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The Harrisburg School Board's Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee met Monday night and once again discussed possible cuts to help balance its budget. More>>

Dauphin County

Owner's quick thinking saved dog during pit bull attack Video included

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A Harrisburg man said his dog could have easily died when a pit bull got loose from its owner during a walk last week. More>>

Dauphin County

Fire chiefs to vote on dispatch change Video included

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If your house is on fire, you want the closest fire department responding, but that's not always the case. It's often based on township and borough lines, and some say politics and egos, but that could be changing soon. More>>

Dauphin County

Man, 61, fights off would-be robbers Video included

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A 61-year-old Midtown Harrisburg man says he was faced with a choice of being shot or fighting back when he took on the two men who attacked him over the weekend. More>>

Dauphin County

2 charged in armed robbery

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Harrisburg Police said they have made two arrests in an armed robbery in the 1400 block of Market Street. More>>

Dauphin County

Police: Man stabbed as robbers try to steal bike

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A man was stabbed as two robbers tried to steal his bicycle while he was on his way home. More>>

Dauphin County

2 robbed at same time in gas station parking lot

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Police said two people were robbed at the same time in the parking lot of a Harrisburg gas station. More>>

Dauphin County

'Gangsta' lied about wound, threatened officer, police say

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A Harrisburg man became hostile in the emergency room of Harrisburg Hospital after officers accused him of fabricating a story about his gunshot wound, according to police. More>>

Dauphin County

Sex offender arrested in Harrisburg

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A registered sex offender and fugitive from New York has been arrested in Harrisburg. More>>

Dauphin County

Police: Suspect fired shot during botched robbery

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Harrisburg police said a robbery suspect fired a gunshot during a violent encounter in the city's Midtown section over the weekend. More>>

Dauphin County

'Spirit of Shipoke' returns after 2011 flood Video included

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Following the 2011 flood, Harrisburg's Shipoke neighborhood has seen a revitalization of sorts. Saturday, residents showed off their homes and gardens for the community. More>>

Dauphin County

New traffic signals catching some drivers off-guard

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It's not just that they are new, it's the round-about location of the new Front Street traffic signals in Susquehanna Township that has some drivers caught off-guard. More>>

Dauphin County

Man shot in apparent hunting accident Video included

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A man was injured in an apparent hunting accident this morning in Middle Paxton Township, Dauphin County. More>>

Dauphin County

Police: Harrisburg man lied about stabbing

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A Harrisburg man who claimed he was stabbed by robbers while walking with his three-year-old son is now accused of making up the story. More>>

Dauphin County

Virus-carrying mosquito found in Middletown

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A mosquito carrying the West Nile virus has been collected in Dauphin County. More>>

Dauphin County

Woman robbed at gunpoint in Midtown Harrisburg

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A 30-year-old woman told police she was robbed at gunpoint Thursday night in Midtown Harrisburg. More>>

Dauphin County

Harrisburg councilman calls for Mayor Thompson's resignation

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A Harrisburg city councilman is calling for the mayor to step down. Brad Koplinski said Mayor Linda Thompson is dishonest and incompetent. More>>

Dauphin County

Court papers: attorney faced disbarment, investigation before fire Video included

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A Dauphin County attorney was facing disbarment and a state investigation when he allegedly set fire to a guest house at his Paxtang home nearly five years ago, according to charging documents in the case. More>>

Dauphin County

No injuries in accident on Harrisburg's Dock Street Dam

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Harrisburg City firefighters were assisting a pontoon boat on the Susquehanna River when both boats went over the Dock Street Dam. More>>

Dauphin County

Ex-attorney charged in arson at Paxtang home Video included

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A former Dauphin County attorney has been arrested and charged with arson, tampering with evidence, and insurance fraud in a fire that destroyed a guest house at his Paxtang home nearly five years ago, according to an abc27 News source. More>>

Dauphin County

Harrisburg to change busing for non-public, charter students

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The Harrisburg School District Board of School Directors has announced the approval of a new plan that will change bus transportation for non-public and charter school students. More>>

Dauphin County

Bethesda Mission trying to raise $1 million by May 18 Video included

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Harrisburg's Bethesda Mission has an ambitious fundraising goal to raise $1 million by next Friday, May 18 - and they're hoping existing donors will help. More>>

Dauphin County

Woman wanted for using lost credit cards

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Police are attempting to identify a woman accused of using a man's lost credit cards to purchase over $1,000 worth of electronics and gift cards. More>>

Dauphin County

Harrisburg area runaway missing since April

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Police are looking for a suburban Harrisburg teenager who has been missing since she ran away nearly two weeks ago. More>>

Dauphin County

Man charged for fake help call on police radio

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An auto body shop employee is facing charges for putting out a fake call for help on a police car radio. More>>

Dauphin County

Hummelstown man pleads guilty in assault on police officer

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A Hummelstown man will spend seven-and-a-half to 15 years in state prison for a 2010 incident in which he pointed a gun at a Middletown police officer and pulled the trigger. More>>

Dauphin County

Central Dauphin teachers dealing with planned furloughs Video included

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Teachers in the Central Dauphin School District are dealing with the school board's decision to cut 80 positions in the district, including 70 teachers. More>>

Dauphin County

Police: Mom rammed girl's car; teen was trying to stop her from using crack Video included

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Middletown police said a mother assaulted her daughter with her car after the girl tried to stop her from using drugs. More>>

Dauphin County

Susquehanna Township police investigating rash of burglaries Video included

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Susquehanna Township Police are investigating a recent rash of home break-ins. More>>

Dauphin County

Central Dauphin school board announces new superintendent

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Dr. Carol Johnson is the new superintendent of the Central Dauphin School District. More>>

Dauphin County

2 wanted in armed robbery of convenience store

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State police are looking for two men who robbed a Middletown area convenience store at gunpoint early Monday. More>>

Dauphin County

Police look for owner of found money

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Police are attempting to locate the owner of money that was found in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County. More>>

Dauphin County

Police: Man on loose after stealing gun and car

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Police in Dauphin County are still searching for a man wanted in an armed car robbery. More>>

Dauphin County

Traffic alert for Wrights-Ferry Bridge this week

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Motorists are advised that eastbound traffic on the Route 30 Wrights-Ferry Bridge will be restricted to a single lane for a short distance on Monday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. More>>

Harrisburg step closer to getting safety cameras

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Harrisburg leaders met Friday with a company that will soon place surveillance cameras across the city. More>>

Dauphin County

Gunman robbed Harrisburg store

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Police are looking for the man who robbed a Harrisburg store at gunpoint Thursday afternoon. More>>

Dauphin County

Motel evacuated during death investigation

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A suburban Harrisburg motel was evacuated as a precaution for about three hours Thursday while police investigated a death in one of the guest rooms. More>>

Dauphin County

Harrisburg man waives hearing in home burglary cases Video included

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A Harrisburg man suspected in at least 19 home burglaries has waived a preliminary hearing, allowing some of the charges against him to proceed to county court. More>>

Dauphin County

Woman charged in CraigsList car sale scam

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Police said they have filed charges against a woman who stole cash deposits from people who thought they were buying her car. More>>

Dauphin County

Injured Marine returns home with 2nd Purple Heart Video included

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A local Marine is home after serving in Afghanistan and receiving his second Purple Heart. More>>

Corbett wants 'certain type' of Harrisburg receiver

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The Corbett Administration must present Commonwealth Court with an update on its search for a new receiver for the City of Harrisburg by next Friday, but Governor Tom Corbett says there is no timeline to name the person who will head up the fiscal recovery plan. More>>

Harrisburg to celebrate Cinco de Mayo Video included

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Downtown Harrisburg will go "south of the border" this weekend for a celebration of Cinco de Mayo. More>>

Dauphin County

Police want help identifying 2 in theft case

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Harrisburg police are trying to identify two men wanted in a theft case. More>>

Federal judge dismisses suit to stop Harrisburg recovery plan

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A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging Harrisburg's fiscal recovery plan and the state law that allowed Gov. Tom Corbett to appoint a receiver for the city. More>>

Dauphin County

Police investigate bomb threat at Susquehanna Township High School

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Police are investigating a bomb threat at Susquehanna Township High School. More>>

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