Positive COVID-19 Cases Continue To Rise In Pennsylvania
(Harrisburg, PA) More positive COVID-19 cases are being reported in Pennsylvania. The state s Department of Health announced over 2,500 new positive cases yesterday. There have now been almost 873,000 positive cases reported statewide since the start of the pandemic. Four more people also passed away due to complications of the coronavirus. Pennsylvania Judicial Conduct Board Files Charges Against District Judge
(Harrisburg, PA) The Pennsylvania Judicial Conduct Board is filing misconduct charges against a Dauphin County Magisterial District Judge. The board announced yesterday that it has charged Judge Sonya M. McKnight for her alleged actions during a traffic stop involving her son last year. According to the filing, McKnight is being accused of violating the rules governing standards of conduct of magisterial district judges. Board members say if she is found guilty by the court, she could face sanctions i
Hersheypark Set To Begin 2021 Season
(Hershey, PA) Hersheypark is preparing to begin its new season this year. The park announced Friday that it will be opening on April 2nd. Officials say the park is going to have a new ticket offer and three new culinary experiences in its Chocolatetown region. Tickets can be purchased on Hersheypark s website. Mural Honoring Black Women On Display In Lancaster
(Lancaster, PA) A mural that honors black women is now on display in downtown Lancaster. The mural called Protection was unveiled at the Ware Center over the weekend. It was created by the Lancaster L-B-G-T-Q-Plus Coalition and artists Kearasten Jordan and Pilisa Mackey. The mural represents the need for protection of Black women and can be seen from North Prince Street.
Barber in stable condition after shooting: police
Updated Feb 08, 2021;
Posted Feb 08, 2021
A barber at GQ Barber Shop at 4503 Locust Lane was shot several times Saturday evening. A man walked up to a barber and opened fire, according to Lower Paxton Township Police.
February 8, 2021.
Dan Gleiter | dgleiter@pennlive.com
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A man dressed in black and wearing a ski mask stepped into the GQ Barbershop on the 4500 block of Locust Lane around 6:30 p.m. Saturday, opened fire, and ran away, according to Lower Paxton Township police.
Investigators had no new information to release about the shooting on Monday, but Director of Public Safety Adam Kosheba said the barber is in stable condition in the ICU of an area hospital.
End of an era: Last 2 Kmart stores in Pa. to close
Updated Feb 05, 2021;
Posted Feb 05, 2021
The former Kmart property at Summerdale Plaza in East Pennsboro Township.
January 12, 2021.
Dan Gleiter | dgleiter@pennlive.com
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It appears to be an end of an era. Kmart, the store known for its discount prices and its “blue light specials” is closing its last two stores in Pennsylvania.
The last two Kmart stores in the state, including the last one in the central Pa. region, are part of Transformco’s latest round of store closures. Transformco is the parent company of Kmart and Sears.
Vacant spaces on the East Shore: More than 100 empty stores including a number of former big box retailers
Updated Mar 05, 2021;
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While the West Shore has a number of empty retail spaces, the East Shore area surrounding Harrisburg seems to have many more.
Bon-Ton, HHGregg, A.C. Moore and Wolf Furniture have all closed for good in recent years, leaving behind large, vacant stores on the East shore, some of which have been empty for years. Other retailers like Macy’s have closed stores as they try to focus on more profitable regions.
And the empty spaces didn’t just pop up yesterday as the “retail apocalypse” has been going on for years. But last year’s shutdowns, capacity restrictions and a decrease in foot traffic related to COVID-19 have left numerous retailers closing their doors.