Porcha Johnson
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Harrisburg, PA, United States
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Harrisburg University looks to educate students on 'first martyrs of the civil rights movement'
Harrisburg University looks to educate on the "first martyrs of the vivil rights movement" → Read More
State medical marijuana program expands to include dry leaf
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Patients registered in Pennsylvania's medical marijuana program will soon be able to consume it in dry leaf form, and more medical conditions will qualify for treatment by the drug. Gov. Tom Wolf's health secretary announced Monday she was going along with the recommendations of an advisory panel to make those changes. Dr. Rachel Levine expects producers to have dry leaf… → Read More
Advocates demand end to statute of limitations for sexual assaults
WEBVTT PORCHA: TODAY ADVOCACY GROUPS CAME TO THE CAPITOL TO DEMAND THAT THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS LAW BE ELIMINATE REP. MARK ROZZI SAYS CURRENTLY THE LAW REQUIRES VICTIMS TO COME FORWARD WITHIN 12 YEARS OF THE ACT, TO FILE CRIMINAL CHARGES, AND ONLY 2 YEARS TO FILE A CIVIL SUIT, SUPPORTERS OF ABOLISHING THE LAW DELIVERED A PETITION TO KEY MEMBERS OF THE SENATE, THEY SAY PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE… → Read More
New initiative in Steelton focuses on preventing major crimes
WEBVTT POLICE IN STEELTON HAVE A NEW PLAN TO HELP MAKE THE STREETS SAFER. NEWS 8S PORCHA JOHNSON IS LIVE WITH DETAILS. REPORTER POLICE HAVE A TACTICAL : NARCOTICS TEAM IT’S A NEW INITIATIVE THAT FOCUSES ON VIOLENT CRIMES AND GETTING GUNS AND DRUGS OFF THE STREETS. SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR, MANY OF THE STEELTON OFFICERS HAVE BEEN ASSIGNING THEMSELVES NEW ROLES. >> THE OFFICERS WILL… → Read More
Steelton offers second chance with public works program
Steelton offers second chance with public works program → Read More
Capital Area Greenbelt getting $7.5 million in upgrades
WEBVTT WITH THE DETAILS.PORCHA: THIS IS HISTORIC TRAILI AM AT FRONT AND VAUGHN STREETS>> IT JUST FINALLY CAMEPORCHA: $7.5 MILLION INIT INCLUDES NEW CROSSWALKS AND>> SO AS A USER EITHER APORCHA: MIKE KREMPASKY HAS BEENHE SAYS THERE HAS BEEN ANY>> BUT WE HAVE INCIDENTS WHEREPORCHA: THE SAFETY UPGRADES AREAFTER 25 YEARS IN THE MAKING,>> SO IT’S JUST ANOTHER PIECE INPORCHA:… → Read More
Harrisburg police identify suspect in deadly shooting
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Harrisburg police have identified the suspect in a deadly weekend shooting. Officers are looking for Charles Williams, 42. They say he shot and killed Jawan Washington, 20, early Saturday morning at Double D's bar on South 19th Street. A second man was also shot, and he's in critical condition at the hospital. Anyone with information on Charles Williams or his whereabouts is… → Read More
Police looking for man accused of ramming woman's vehicle, crashing into building
SWATARA TWP., Pa. — Police in Dauphin County are looking for a man they say rammed a woman's car and crashed into a building. Swatara Township police say Christopher Forster followed his ex-girlfriend in his work van when she left for work Friday morning. Forster allegedly rammed her vehicle, causing her to hit a parked car, and Forster's van slammed into a building on the 500 block of Second… → Read More
Mother, two others charged in 3-year-old's death
GREENCASTLE, Pa. — Three people are charged in the death of a 3-year-old girl in Franklin County. The child's mother, Brittany Higgins, 29, and her boyfriend, Brian Bennett, 29, are facing charges that include third-degree murder. Rodney Mower, 43, is charged with drug delivery resulting in death. State police say Logan Starliper died at a home in Greencastle in January. An investigation showed… → Read More
Firefighters battle house fire in Middletown
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — Firefighters battled a house fire in Dauphin County. Crews were called to the 200 block of Roosevelt Avenue in Middletown Monday afternoon. Witnesses say a woman was rescued and taken to the hospital. There's no word on her condition. A dog and cat were also reportedly rescued. The cause of the fire is under investigation. → Read More
Steelton water plant receives major upgrade to improve water quality
STEELTON, Pa. — Steelton has invested nearly $3 million to upgrade its water plant with a new chlorine contact tank. “This is not a mission accomplished, this is more of a recognition we came up with a plan we stuck to it and it's effectively working,” said Borough Manager Doug Brown. The tank treats the water to help make sure the contaminant level remains at acceptable levels. “We believe it's… → Read More
Police conduct explosives training in old funeral home
Police officers take part in special tactical training → Read More
State advisory board recommends allowing dry leaf cannabis
State advisory board recommends allowing dry leaf cannibis → Read More
Armed and Dangerous - Police looking for fugitive
HARRISBURG, Pa. — State police say a man who left a Dauphin County work-release center robbed his employer and is now armed and on the loose. Watch Porcha Johnson’s report above for more details on that. The fugitive is Vincent Crockenberg, 25, of Coal Township. He has been charged with burglary, robbery, aggravated assault, simple assault, terroristic threats, unlawful restraint, false… → Read More
Harrisburg police investigate recent threats on social media
Harrisburg Police investigate recent threats on social media → Read More
Residents want to make Harrisburg neighborhood safer
Residents make plans to make Harrisburg neighborhood safer → Read More
Police in Harrisburg look to modernize reporting processes
Police in Harrisburg look to modernize reporting processes → Read More
PennDOT planning for refreeze tonight
WEBVTT THE PLAN IS FOR THE REST OFTHE DAY AND DEALING WITH ANYREFREEZE TONIGHT.REPORTER: WE ARE AT THE SALTSHED IN THIS IS WHERE CREWS THATHAVE BEEN WORKING ON MORNING ARECOMING TO RELOAD.IT HAS BEEN ALL CAPS ON DECK.CREWS ARE FOCUSED ON CLEANUP,GETTING THE ROADS CLEAR OF ALLTHAT SLUSH.AS YOU CAN SEE, THE RAIN IS ONEOF THEIR CONCERNS AS IT WASHESALL THE SALT AWAY AND CAN LEADTO REFREEZING.THAT… → Read More
New updates on Govenor Wolfe's opioid disaster declaration
New word on Govenor Wolfe's opioid disaster declaration → Read More
Demolition makes way for new police substation
WEBVTT PORCHA JOHNSON HAS MORE FROM THEALLISON HILL NEIGHBORHOOD.>> THE DEMOLITION GOT STARTED AT9:00 AND CREWS ARE MAKING PRETTYGOOD PROGRESS.THE FIRST HALF OF THE OLD POLICESUBSTATION IS ALMOST GONE.THE BUILDING IS BEING TORN DOWNTO MAKE WAY FOR A NEW POLICESTATION.THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED$700,000 FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION.POLICE SAY THE FACILITY WILLALLOW OFFICERS TO REPORT HEREAND BE… → Read More