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A high-speed police chase in Swatara Township ended in chaos when a silver Chevy Traverse, fleeing after a traffic stop for a bad turn signal, slammed into a dirt bike rider, leaving him with a possible broken femur, broken teeth, and a concussion. The SUV careened through streets, crashed into a parked car in Harrisburg, and its occupants—a 27-year-old woman and her passenger—were arrested. The v...

A New Jersey man, Cody Rock, 34, is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly sextorting up to 50 underage girls across several states — sending them explicit demands and then emailing their schools with child abuse material under false pretenses. Claiming he was “helping” schools by reporting students sharing explicit content, Rock instead threatened victims and their families, using a chat...

A 26-year-old man, Anthony Stoy-Velazquez, was fatally stabbed in the chest on Linden Street in Columbia Borough early Wednesday morning, July 8. The coroner confirmed it as a homicide, and police responded to find him unresponsive. The scene was sealed off for hours as investigators comb through witness accounts and security footage in search of answers. No arrests have been made yet, but authori...

West Nile virus is back in Cumberland County — a second mosquito sample has tested positive this season, found in Mount Holly Springs after the first case in New Cumberland. Officials are ramping up surveillance and mosquito control efforts to protect residents. The virus spreads from infected birds to humans via bites, with most cases showing no symptoms — but a small number can develop serious i...

A historic Lancaster County furniture shop, The Olde Mille House Shoppes, faced major damage when a storm sent a tree crashing into its 1800s-era building—smashing windows, cracking the roof, and knocking out power. Crews removed the tree by Monday, power returned Wednesday, and the doors reopened—but repairs are far from over. Teams are still assessing brickwork and structural damage as the busin...

Pennsylvania lawmakers are finally moving fast to avoid another budget deadline disaster—after five straight years of delays, they’re back in Harrisburg with committee meetings and weekend votes scheduled, including a House Appropriations Committee session Saturday night and a full House vote Sunday at noon, as they race to close the deal before the June 30th deadline. Listen in comfort: Get a dis...

Bucher Elementary is still closed due to storm-related power outages, impacting the entire Manheim Township School District — including the district office — with no summer school on Thursday and all extended programs shut down. Families are urged to monitor their inboxes for updates. Meanwhile, summer meals at Bucher are paused, but free breakfast and lunch for kids under 18 continue at Schaeffer...

A harrowing motorcycle crash unfolded Wednesday night in East Lampeter Township, where a pickup truck and a motorcyclist collided at the intersection of Willow Road and New Holland Pike. The rider suffered life-threatening injuries and was rushed to the hospital, prompting the Lancaster County Crash Team to assist with the investigation. Authorities are urgently seeking witnesses—anyone with infor...

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Westmoreland County law enforcement pulled off a major bust on Shaw Street, seizing 11 firearms and over 150 grams of cocaine from a father-son duo. Fifty-two-year-old Timothy Bold faces serious felony charges for illegal gun possession and drug trafficking, while his 22-year-old son Derek Bold is charged with misdemeanor drug offenses. The raid, executed by state agents, local task force, and SWA...

In York County, Pennsylvania, animal rescuers from Castaway Critters stumbled into a nightmare: a filthy, hazardous shelter overrun with pests and debris. Wearing hazmat suits, they pulled eight cats to safety — but lost over ten others. One tiny two-day-old kitten was the sole survivor from her litter. Now, the team urgently needs your help — donations and foster homes to save the rescued cats. S...

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is launching a no-cost skilled trades training hub in North Philadelphia, partnering with Esperanza Tec Centro to equip unemployed and underemployed adults with high-demand skills in welding, HVAC, and plumbing—plus ESL and GED support to build foundational success. Funded by the Tec Centro Workforce Network and backed by two decades of community job expertis...

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Two-Car Crash Closes East Prospect Road | Harrisburg News

Two cars crashed near East Prospect and Freysville roads in York County this morning around 7:26 AM, causing injuries and shutting down the road—emergency crews urge drivers to avoid the area and stay alert during morning commutes. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summ...

Cash App is paying $45 million to settle lawsuits from multiple states, including Pennsylvania, after failing to stop rampant fraud and deliver promised protections to users—especially those without traditional bank accounts. The app’s lax identity checks, lack of customer support, and aggressive growth despite rising scams left users vulnerable. Block, Cash App’s parent company, now must overhaul...

Police in Dauphin County are hunting for 34-year-old Christopher Taylor, wanted for attempted homicide after allegedly attacking someone with a machete on South Cameron Street in Harrisburg on July 2nd. The victim is hospitalized but not in life-threatening condition. Taylor faces multiple serious charges, including aggravated assault and terroristic threats. Authorities have issued an arrest warr...

A car slammed into a home on Ferguson Valley Road late Wednesday night, tearing through a fence and crashing into the yard—no one trapped in the vehicle, but the driver’s condition remains unclear. Thankfully, the family inside, including six kids, is safe. Granville and Mifflin County police are now investigating the cause of this wild, late-night crash. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Sol...

Pennsylvania State Police are urgently seeking the public’s help to identify a suspect who broke into a Franklin County home just before the holiday weekend, stealing $170 worth of prescription meds and two Amazon Echo devices valued at $260 — a brazen theft that’s got investigators on high alert. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on...

A Rutter’s in Spring Garden Township became the scene of a brazen early-morning car theft—surveillance caught a suspect snatching a pearl gray Honda Accord, license plate MSZ8862, and fleeing north toward York City with a wingman in a red compact sporting a missing front passenger hubcap. Police are urgently seeking the public’s help to identify both suspects before this fast-moving heist goes col...

A Rutter’s car theft in Spring Garden Township has cops hunting a suspect who stole a pearl gray Honda Accord Sport after parking behind their target vehicle — and then vanished toward York City with an accomplice still in the red car, which sports a missing front passenger hubcap. Authorities are urging the public to come forward with tips via phone or online as they work to solve the case. Liste...

A Pennsylvania skating rink chain, Roll R Way, is changing its no outside food policy after federal intervention — families with kids who have Type 1 diabetes were being turned away for bringing in necessary snacks and drinks. The feds ruled this violated the ADA, forcing the rink to update its rules to include medical exceptions and pay $500 to each complainant — though no admission of fault was...

Discover the last wild population of the eastern regal fritillary butterfly, a charismatic megafauna-sized insect with dazzling orange wings, thriving only at Fort Indiantown Gap in Pennsylvania. This military base’s protected grasslands are a lifeline for the species, whose caterpillars depend on specific violets year-round. Though officially endangered, conservationists there have treated them a...

Local business titans are set to shine at the Central Penn Business Journal’s annual Fastest-Growing Companies event, celebrating local enterprises that’ve skyrocketed in revenue over three years—with winners from last year like LINKBANCORP and Bank of Bird-In-Hand already making waves. This year’s gala, on September 15 at the Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey Hotel, honors for-profit and nonprofit firm...

Celebrate the unsung heroes of Central Pennsylvania’s business world—nominate a visionary leader over 60 who’s built legacy through grit, integrity, and community impact. Deadline: July 2 for nominations, July 16 for applications. Winners honored Oct 21 at Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel—with no live speeches, just powerful video tributes. Eligible if they live or work in Adams, Cumberland, Daup...