Friday, January 4 2013 9:40 AM EST2013-01-04 14:40:33 GMT
The expansion of a sinkhole on North 4th Street in Harrisburg will put residents out of their homes for longer than expected, Harrisburg city officials say. The Department of Public Works say it couldMore >>
The expansion of a sinkhole on North 4th Street in Harrisburg will put residents out of their homes for longer than expected.More >>
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -
As she toured a sinkhole that spans half a city block, Harrisburg's new representative in the state Legislature said the city's pipes are a time bomb.
This is "a dire, emergency situation," Representative Patty Kim (D-Dauphin) said while touring the sinkhole on 4th Street Friday afternoon. "Thank God nobody died."
The sinkhole opened up near North 4th and Maclay streets around 7:30 a.m. Monday and caused the evacuation of over 20 families in the neighborhood. That night, an even bigger hole opened up on the same block. The second hole expanded on Thursday.
Crews now estimate it will take about 35 days for repairs to be completed. Kevin Hagerich with Harrisburg Public Works said they must dig up most of the street and replace the 90-year-old clay pipe that eroded and caused the sinkhole in the first place.
He said gas, sewer and water lines will be replaced on North 4th Street from McClay to Woodbine streets. The American Red Cross is working directly with any residents who need temporary housing.
During their tour, Kim and Senator Rob Teplitz (D-Dauphin and York) petitioned the state to chip in money to help with the problem. They also called on Gov. Tom Corbett to obtain federal transportation funding and to use part of that money to help the city.
A Harrisburg Authority member has told abc27 News that he hopes to get a ground penetrating radar machine to help the city catch problems before they happen. He said the device would detect voids within the city's underground piping system.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:06 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:06:30 GMT
A Harrisburg man charged in the murder of an 87-year-old woman was looking for someone else when he stabbed Joyce Roth in a Hershey area home last week, according to prosecutors.More >>
A Harrisburg man charged in the murder of an 87-year-old woman was looking for someone else when he stabbed Joyce Roth in a Hershey area home last week, according to prosecutors.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:21 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:21:50 GMT
A portion of southbound Interstate 83 in York County will be closed for a few hours on June 19 at around 9 p.m. as officials conduct an investigation related to the death of Loganville Volunteer Fire CompanyMore >>
A portion of southbound Interstate 83 in York County will be closed for a few hours on June 19 at around 9 p.m. as officials conduct an investigation related to the death of Loganville Volunteer Fire Company Chief Rodney Miller.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:58:18 GMT
Veterans are helping veterans at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery by fixing-up the final resting place. Cynthia High and her family go to the cemetery to place flowers on her aunt's, uncle's. and mother'sMore >>
Veterans are helping veterans at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery by fixing up the final resting place.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:23 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:23:17 GMT
The Hershey Bears have selected a new coach, but he's not a familiar name to Hershey fans. Mike Haviland was introduced late this morning at a news conference at Giant Center. He coached againstMore >>
The Bears new boss has coached against Hershey in the past.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:20 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:20:18 GMT
The sign on the Maryland line today says "Welcome to Pennsylvania," but in June of 1863, many Pennsylvanians didn't stick around to greet the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia.More >>
The sign on the Maryland line today says "Welcome to Pennsylvania," but in June of 1863, many Pennsylvanians didn't stick around to greet the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:16:46 GMT
Upon meeting Al Niccolini two things are made very clear. He's Italian. And at 83-years-old, he has handed in his filter. "What attracted you to her?" asked our reporter Alex Hoff of Niccolini's wifeMore >>
Upon meeting Al Niccolini two things are made very clear. He's Italian. And at 83 years old, he has handed in his filter.More >>
A top Republican state senator says legislation one of their members is writing to liberalize the sale of wine, beer and liquor in Pennsylvania doesn't yet have enough support to pass the chamber.More >>
A top Republican state senator says legislation one of their members is writing to liberalize the sale of wine, beer and liquor in Pennsylvania doesn't yet have enough support to pass the chamber.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:06 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:06:30 GMT
A Harrisburg man charged in the murder of an 87-year-old woman was looking for someone else when he stabbed Joyce Roth in a Hershey area home last week, according to prosecutors.More >>
A Harrisburg man charged in the murder of an 87-year-old woman was looking for someone else when he stabbed Joyce Roth in a Hershey area home last week, according to prosecutors.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:34 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:34:39 GMT
A poisonous and invasive plant is spreading through the midstate. Poison hemlock is growing rampant, particularly in Lancaster County. Driving through Lancaster County, you may see little white flowersMore >>
A poisonous and invasive plant is spreading through the midstate. Poison hemlock is growing rampant, particularly in Lancaster County.More >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 4:32 PM EDT2013-06-16 20:32:52 GMT
The westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike are closed near the Susquehanna River Bridge due to a multi-vehicle crash.Authorities said there are traffic incidents near mile markers 241.9 and 247.4.TheMore >>
The westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash at the Susquehanna River Bridge in Dauphin County.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:23 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:23:17 GMT
The Hershey Bears have selected a new coach, but he's not a familiar name to Hershey fans. Mike Haviland was introduced late this morning at a news conference at Giant Center. He coached againstMore >>
The Bears new boss has coached against Hershey in the past.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:08 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:08:32 GMT
Ephrata Community Hospital said Tuesday that an employee accessed personal medical records outside of their job duties and may have accessed the clinical information of some patients.More >>
Ephrata Community Hospital said Tuesday that an employee accessed personal medical records outside of their job duties and may have accessed the clinical information of some patients.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:55 AM EDT2013-06-18 11:55:05 GMT
Authorities investigating the fatal stabbing of an 87-year-old woman in a Hershey area home last week no longer believe the crime was a random attack.More >>
Authorities investigating the fatal stabbing of an 87-year-old woman in a Hershey area home last week no longer believe the crime was a random attack.More >>
