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Stevie Nicks & Billy Joel will co-headline a concert at Hersheypark Stadium on August 9, 2024. Tickets go on sale Feb. 16.
Classic rock legends are coming to Hershey for a concert
The group is one of the highest-charting bands in Billboard history, with Top 40 albums in six consecutive decades.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Pennsylvania will gain hundreds of pharmaceutical manufacturing jobs thanks to a $165M investment, boosting the state’s economy & supply chain resilience.
Pharmaceutical manufacturing jobs are coming to Pennsylvania | Opinion
Last month, Johnson & Johnson committed to build a next-generation cell therapy plant in the Commonwealth
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February 9, 2026 at 6:04 PM
85,000 Pennsylvanians lost health coverage as premiums surged during open enrollment. Increases averaged 8-13%+, impacting those not receiving subsidies.
85K Pennsylvanians drop health plans over skyrocking premium increases
The health insurance marketplace, known as Pennie, saw its numbers drop to 485,000, as nearly 1 in 5 enriollies were unable to keep their plans.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:04 PM
The Eagles hired Vikings’ defensive line coach Chris Rumph to replace recently departed legendary defensive line coach Jeremiah Washburn.
Eagles make crucial coaching hire after losing legendary assistant
The Eagles are hiring Vikings offensive line coach Chris Kuper to replace legendary assistant Jeff Stoutland.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:04 PM
PennDOT driver license & photo centers will close Sat. & Mon., Feb. 21-23, for a system upgrade. Online services remain available.
PennDOT driver license centers will be closed Saturday and Monday, here’s why
The photo centers also will be closed for the Presidents Day, which is Monday, Feb. 16.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Former MLB All-Star Michael Young donated a kidney to his son, Jaylen, who was battling a rare kidney disease. The transplant was successful.
Former MLB All-Star donates his kidney to save his son’s life
Former MLB star Dickie Thon, who made the All-Star game while playing for the Astros, recently donated his kidney to his son.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Pennsylvania experienced record-breaking cold temperatures Monday morning, with some areas hitting single digits & new lows. A Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect.
How cold was it Monday morning? New NWS wind chill reports are in
South-central Pennsylvania experienced dangerously cold wind chills below zero on Monday morning, prompting a cold weather advisory and school delays. New data from the National Weather Service shows just how low wind chills dropped.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Six Pennsylvania athletes are competing in the 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Gangwon, South Korea, across sports like skiing & snowboarding.
York County's Summer Britcher competes at the Milan Olympics today
From luge and figure skating, to hockey and curling, Pennsylvania has a host of Olympians competing in the Milano-Cortina Winter Games.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Children’s book author Amber Glenn faces criticism for political posts & alleged copyright infringement in her illustrations. Sales have plummeted.
US figure skater Amber Glenn faces backlash over politics and copyright issues after Olympic gold
Amber Glenn won Olympic gold in the team event but faces backlash over her political and LGBTQ+ comments.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:03 PM
A South Carolina man won $2 million off a lottery scratch-off ticket purchased in Moncks Corner. He plans to use the winnings for home renovations.
Man scores $200,000 lottery win on his way to work
"It was pretty cool," he told the lottery, saying he plans to invest the money. Instead of celebrating, he went on to work.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:02 PM
David Souden faces homicide charges after police say he shook his three-month-old daughter, causing fatal injuries. The infant died Tuesday.
Man faces homicide charges after 'violently' shaking crying 3-month-old daughter, court docs say
David Souden, 47, told police he "violently" shook his three-month-old daughter several times after he was feeding her and she began crying, according to court documents.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Central PA may see a few flurries tonight. Temperatures will drop, remaining cooler through the rest of the week with highs in the 40s.
A few flurries possible tonight, then cooler for rest of week
Yesterday's high officially hit 32°, ending our 9-day stretch of weather below 32°! So there has been a slight improvement in the temperature department overall. While this may not be balmy weather, the sun, coupled with slightly rising temperatures, has allowed for some melting overall- albeit it's been a slow process. The clouds increased overnight, leading to temperatures in the upper teens and 20s early this morning.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Franklin County Fire Company opened as a warming center due to dangerously cold temperatures. It offers shelter & warmth to those in need.
Franklin Co. fire company opens doors as warming center
GREENCASTLE, Pa. (WHTM) -- A fire company in Franklin County is offering their station as a warming shelter Saturday amidst the bitter cold. The Rescue Hose Co. of Greencastle, 842 South Washington Street, is open as a warming shelter, according to the Antrim Township Emergency Management Agency. The EMA also reminds residents to check on [...]
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February 9, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Central PA faces snow showers today, transitioning to an Arctic blast tonight. Expect rapidly falling temperatures & dangerous wind chills.
Weaker winds and temperatures rebound this week
Cold and windy for Sunday but not as bad as Saturday.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:01 PM
A Lancaster County road reopened after firefighters extinguished a blaze at a commercial structure. No injuries were reported, and the fire’s cause is under investigation.
Road reopens after Lancaster County structure fire
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A road has reopened after a structure fire in Lancaster County on Sunday. The Pequea Township Police Department reported on Facebook that a structure fire at the 3500 Blk of Willow Street Pike closed Route 272 South for a short period. Police say the highway is now clear, but citizens [...]
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February 9, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Lancaster County’s annual tree seedling sale returns April 26-28, funding environmental education programs for students & residents. Species include evergreens & hardwoods.
Longtime tree seedling sale supporting environmental education returns
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) -- Described as a sure sign of spring, it's time for the Lancaster County Conservation District Tree Seedling Sale. It includes pre-ordered and pre-paid tree seedlings, perennials, and shrubs, including evergreen conifers, hardwoods, wildlife habitat trees, and more. Orders are being accepted through March 6 and pickup will be April 10 from [...]
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February 9, 2026 at 6:01 PM
A tractor-trailer crash closed Route 322 West in Mifflin County for several hours Tuesday. The driver sustained minor injuries; cleanup continues.
Highway reopens after crash in Mifflin County
MIFFLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) -- A crash had a main thoroughfare in Mifflin County closed Sunday afternoon. The crash was on Route 655 in the area of Barrville Road and Green Lane, east of Belleville. Traffic was rerouted onto Barrville Road. The highway reopened around 4:30 p.m. No word on any injuries or the extent [...]
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February 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Carlisle’s Ice Festival benefits from sustained frigid temperatures, allowing intricate ice sculptures to remain intact for the weekend event.
Frigid weather aids ice festival in Carlisle
CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) -- The frigid weather was perfect for one event in the Midstate. The 10th annual Carlisle Ice Fest happened this weekend. Ice-carving demonstrations took place with more than 100 ice sculptures, including an ice throne, an ice bar, and more. "I like the throne personally. It's my favorite," Sarah Rice told abc27 [...]
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February 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Dauphin County firefighters extinguished a car fire on I-81 South near Exit 67 Tuesday. No injuries were reported, and traffic was briefly impacted.
Firefighters handle car fire in Dauphin County
ROCKVILLE, Pa. (WHTM) -- Firefighters handled a car fire at a service center near Harrisburg Sunday evening. Crews were called to the River Drive Service Center on North Front Street in Susquehanna Township around 5:30 p.m. abc27 News found fire crews at the scene and a car flipped on its side at the service center. [...]
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February 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Lancaster City crews resumed sinkhole repairs on N. Prince St. after a weekend pause. Work focuses on stabilizing the ground & restoring the road.
Crews return to sinkhole repairs after weekend break
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)-- Crews are set to return to repair the growing sinkhole in Lancaster County after not working on it over the weekend. Workers did not work on the sinkhole, which has grown more than 60 ft wide since it first opened up a week ago, due to frigid temperatures over the weekend. [...]
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February 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Fireworks ignited a large hay bale fire in Lancaster County, requiring multiple fire companies to extinguish the blaze. No injuries were reported.
Fireworks cause hay bale fire in Lancaster County
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)-- Firefighters in Lancaster County tackled a hay bale fire started by fireworks on Sunday night. The Quarryville Fire Company announced that crews responded to a reported barn fire in the 600 block of Robert Fulton Highway in East Drumore Township shortly after Super Bowl 60 kicked off. Firefighters arrived on scene [...]
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February 9, 2026 at 5:59 PM