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Humans, dogs gather for Humane Society 5K Run/Walk

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The Humane Society of Harrisburg held its annual 5K Run/Walk to help our four-legged friends. More>>

Midstaters give blood, save lives in honor of Boston victims

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Midstaters gave blood and saved lives in honor of the victims killed or injured in last month's Boston Marathon bombings. More>>

Harrisburg School Board approves recovery plan Video included

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The Harrisburg School Board unanimously approved the state-appointed recovery officer's plan, which includes a tax increase and a cut to employee costs and benefits. More>>

Cameron St. reopened, downed wires cleared

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Cameron Street has reopened after being shut down for almost three hours because of downed wires.


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Vineyard at Hershey to branch out to brew Video included

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The Vineyard at Hershey is taking on a new look, and the owners say they have their customers to thank for the idea. More>>

GOP titans squaring off for Dauphin County judge Video included

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Dauphin County Republicans will have a Solomon-like decision to make come Tuesday's election. More>>

Ex-teacher charged with corruption of minors

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A former teacher at Williams Valley High School has been charged with corruption of minors. More>>

2 rescued from Susquehanna River

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Two men were rescued from the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg after their raft capsized at the Dock Street Dam. More>>

French out as head coach of Hershey Bears Video included

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Mark French will not return as head coach of the Hershey Bears for the 2013-2014 season. More>>

Boy, 9, takes first steps since beating rare disease

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Like most young boys, nine-year-old Deven Jackson of Shermans Dale, Perry County was getting pretty dirty while playing in his backyard the night we visited him. More>>

Steelton man featured in "Man of Steel" movie trailer Video included

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If you go to the movies, look for a local soldier in a preview. A PA National Guard member, who works at Fort Indiantown Gap, is featured in a trailer for the new Superman movie, "Man of Steel." Specialist More>>

Midstaters keep close eye on Harrisburg mayoral race Video included

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With just days until the May Primary Election, even those without a Harrisburg vote are watching the city's mayoral race closely.


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Middletown business owners support revitalization discussions Video included

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Middletown Borough officials received a letter from signed by several downtown Middletown business owners pledging their support for the borough to pursue a revitalization plan. Right now the project More>>

3 arrested for thefts in Susquehanna Township

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Police in suburban Harrisburg said they arrested three young men for breaking into several vehicles early Thursday. More>>

Funeral held for former Gov. George Leader

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A funeral service was held in Hershey this morning for former Pennsylvania Governor George Leader. More>>

Harrisburg men convicted of cocaine trafficking

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A federal jury has convicted two Harrisburg men for conspiracy and distribution of cocaine and crack cocaine, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Thursday. More>>

2 stole $500 in cosmetics in Hershey, police say

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Police are working to identify two people suspected of stealing more than $500 worth of cosmetics from the Giant food store in Hershey. More>>

Harrisburg mayoral candidates talk bankruptcy vs. receivership Video included

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Bankruptcy or receivership? That is a choice Harrisburg voters will have to make when they punch their ballot next Tuesday. More>>

Harrisburg man arrested in heroin bust

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Police in Fairview Township, York County said they arrested a Harrisburg man who was in possession of nearly $2,000 worth of heroin. More>>

PennDOT: I-81 ramp demolition to begin within days

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Demolition work is expected to begin within the next several days on the Interstate 81 ramp damaged by a fiery tanker crash last week, PennDOT announced Wednesday. More>>

Habitat for Humanity turning old Troeg's facility into re-store Video included

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Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Harrisburg Area will be taking over the old Troeg's Brewery facility in Harrisburg. They've secured a lease on the building at 800 Paxton Street to use it as a re-store. More>>

Body found in Susquehanna ID'd as missing Harrisburg man

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A body pulled from the Susquehanna River at the Safe Harbor Dam in Lancaster County earlier this month has been identified as that of a suburban Harrisburg man who went missing in February. More>>

Ambulance companies feeling pinch from medication shortage Video included

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Ambulance companies across the nation and in our region are feeling the pinch of a shortage of life saving medications. More>>

Middletown man wanted for 2012 assault found, arrested in Harrisburg

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A Middletown man wanted in connection with a 2012 assault was found and arrested in Harrisburg on Tuesday. More>>

FedEx plans new facility near Harrisburg

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FedEx plans to build a new distribution center that will bring more than 100 jobs to the Harrisburg area once the facility is completed in August 2014. More>>

Wildwood Park set to reopen Monday

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Wildwood Park will remain closed through the weekend because of a fuel spill caused by last week's tanker crash along Interstate 81 in Harrisburg. More>>

Teen waives hearing in Harrisburg homicide

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One of two teenagers charged in the shooting death of a Harrisburg man is headed to trial. More>>

Campaign finance: who's the front-runner for Harrisburg mayor? Video included

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Three of the four Democratic candidates for Harrisburg mayor filed campaign reports with the Dauphin County Board of Elections this week. More>>

Harrisburg congregation moves into new synagogue Video included

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Several years after a fire destroyed their synagogue, Chisuk Emuna Congregation now has a place to call their own. A dedication ceremony was held Tuesday night at the brand new synagogue at Green and Vaughn streets in Harrisburg. More>>

Locals react to festering IRS scandal Video included

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The Commonwealth Foundation is a Conservative group, but that isn't why they object to the IRS and their targeting of conservative groups with extra scrutiny. More>>

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