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Restaurant Report: Warm refrigerators & dirty floors, walls

Department of Agriculture inspectors found problems with food storage and other problems at three local restaurants this week. → Read More

Restaurant Report: Mold-like residue, expired food

The Department of Agriculture found expired food, mold, and problems with bleach in the latest round of restaurant inspections. → Read More

Pa. legislation for breastfeeding mom workplace protections stalls in General Assembly

Following an ABC27 investigation into Pennsylvania's workplace protections for breastfeeding moms, one state lawmaker says red tape is preventing what she believes is progress. → Read More

Restaurant Report: Insects, 'extremely dirty' flooring

Pennsylvania's Department of Agriculture found problems with refrigerated meat, heavy odors, and "roach-like insects" in the latest round of restaurant inspections. → Read More

Restaurant Report: Old grease, slimy residue, and roach activity

The Department of Agriculture found potential contamination with food storage practices, mold-like residue, and evidence of roach activity in the latest round of restaurant inspections. → Read More

Restaurant Report: Droppings, grease accumulation

The state Department of Agriculture found problems with food storage, droppings, and dirty vents during this week's restaurant inspections. → Read More

Restaurant Report: Encrusted food residue, mildew-like growth

The Department of Agriculture found problems with raw chicken, possible contamination, and "mildew-like growth" in the latest round of restaurant inspections. → Read More

Restaurant Report: Mold in coolers, food-handling issues

The Department of Agriculture found mold, problems with fish, and food held at unsafe temperatures in the latest round of restaurant inspections. → Read More

Restaurant Report: Dead rodent, droppings on food displays

The Department of Agriculture found rodent droppings, chemicals, and problems with hand washing in the latest round of restaurant inspections. → Read More

Restaurant Report: Smoking in the kitchen, mold in the cooler

The Department of Agriculture found mold, fuel, and smoking in the kitchen during the latest round of restaurant inspections. → Read More

Local elementary school closed Monday after power outage

Londonderry Elementary School in Lower Dauphin School District will be closed Monday, March 5, for students, teachers, and staff. Administrators say there are maintenance issue from the extended power outages after Friday's wind gusts. The rest of the schools in the district will be open and operate on their usual schedules. Kindergarten registration is rescheduled → Read More

Restaurant Report: Old food debris, medications in prep area

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – The Department of Agriculture found fuel risking food contamination, problems with “raw animal food,” and issues with personal medication in the latest ro… → Read More

After years of keeping many records secret, lawmakers mull changes in wake of #MeToo

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – As more accusations of sexual harassment hit the state Capitol, House Democrats say they’ll consider changes that would make more records from the legislature p… → Read More

A debate about guns (without the clichés and cop-outs)

A mass shooting happens. Lives are lost. We mourn. We retreat to our respective political corners and yell at each other. → Read More

PA Inspector General weighs in on efforts to make state investigations public

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- Pennsylvania's Office of Inspector General investigates waste, abuse, and fraud. Now, Inspector General Bruce Beemer is weighing in on legislation that would make sure you can see those reports. Under Pennsylvania law right now, state investigations stay private. For example, the findings about the State Police cheating scandal were → Read More

Is Pennsylvania doing enough to protect its hidden history?

How far should we go to protect the historically-significant sites and buildings in our own backyards, and why is it important to keep that stuff around, anyway? → Read More

Restaurant Report: Dirt, mildew, & a ‘green substance’

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – What would you do if you found out your to-go container at a restaurant came from the restroom? Department of Agriculture inspectors say that was happening at one of … → Read More

Pa. House and Senate fight to keep sexual harassment records secret

The sexual harassment stories keep breaking. Reporters keep digging. But at the State Capitol, journalists will eventually hit a rock. → Read More

After ABC27 investigation, borough approves new towing policy; public questions process

CAMP HILL, Pa. (WHTM) --Following an ABC27 investigation, Camp Hill Borough Council voted Wednesday night to approve a new policy that changes borough towing practices. In November, ABC27 aired a report showing Camp Hill and West Shore Regional Police Departments were favoring G.A. Smith Towing. Drivers said they were forced to use G.A. Smith after → Read More

Making sense of the stock market

There's been lots of talk about the stock market lately, but what does it all mean for your future and your finances? And what exactly is the stock market, anyway? In the latest episode of the ABC27 podcast "On Deadline," CEO of GrandView Asset Management Bill Parker gives Amanda St. Hilaire, Dennis Owens, and Kendra → Read More