Harrisburg mayor to host $85-a-ticket Mayor's Ball
City officials say no taxpayer money is involved, but have not clarified who's funding the event or where proceeds go
Merchants Bancorp Short Interest Declines 83%
Mulberry Center Receives $125,000 Donation for Expansion
Weather
Winter Storm to Bring Snow, Rain to Pennsylvania This Weekend
Meteorologists predict a mix of snow showers and rain across the state, with temperatures around freezing.

2-Alarm Fire Spreads to Multiple Homes in Harrisburg
Crews respond to blaze on Hummel Street as details remain unclear.
Central Pa. Sees Warmer-Than-Usual Week
Unseasonably mild temperatures and rain expected in the region.
Lifestyle
95-year-old Harrisburg Man Preserves City's Black History
Calobe Jackson Jr. has lived through pivotal moments in American history and now shares his experiences.

Overheard on Yik Yak: THON 2026 Highlights
From petty posts to hilarious comments, Yik Yak has been booming during the 14-hour THON weekend.
Where and When to Find the Best Fish Dinners in Central Pa. for the 2026 Lenten Season
Churches, fire companies and organizations host fish dinners as fundraisers during the Lenten season in central Pennsylvania.
Business
Harrisburg Parking Enforcement Revenue Jumps Nearly $100K in 2025
Annual report shows increase in tickets issued and revenue collected by city police department.

Harrisburg Native Brings Capriotti's Sandwich Shop to His Hometown, Opens March 3
Award-Winning Sandwich Concept Brings Signature Subs and Cheesesteaks to Pennsylvania's Capital
PA Data Center Tax Break Expected to Cost $2B
Shapiro administration estimates annual cost will rise to hundreds of millions as industry grows
Health
Teenage Girls Face Higher Risk of ACL Tears, Parents Call for More Protection
Researchers say proven prevention methods exist, but coaches and leagues aren't doing enough to implement them

One In Five Pennie Customers Drop Health Care Coverage After ACA Tax Credits Expire
Expiration of federal subsidies leads to sharp premium hikes and coverage losses in Pennsylvania's health insurance marketplace.
More Than 150 Susquehanna Township Students Learn Hands-Only CPR
American Heart Association and Penn State Health teach life-saving skills to high schoolers
Crime
Harrisburg Couple Charged with Sexually Assaulting and Abusing 3 Children
Keysha Reyes-Troche, 27, and Wuilder Herrera-Palacios, 30, face over 10 charges each for alleged abuse of a 7-year-old, 5-year-old, and 3-year-old child.

Courts Weigh Privacy Concerns as Police Use Google Searches to Find Suspects
Reverse keyword warrants allow investigators to identify internet users who searched for crime-related terms, raising privacy issues.
Police Use Google Searches to Identify Suspects, Raising Privacy Concerns
Courts weigh legality of 'reverse keyword' warrants that target internet users' search histories