YORK, Pa. (WHTM) - The Appell Center for the Performing Arts has announced the first shows for its 2024-25 season. Shows in the lineup include Chicago, Dear Evan Hansen, Stomp, and Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. Other events include The Price is Right Live and comedian Tom Papa. Sat Jul 13 - WXPN WELCOMES AOIFE O’DONOVAN & HAWKTAIL*  Thu Jul 25 - OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: * ELDRITCH HORROR FICTION PODCAST STORYTELLING Wed Sep 11 - CROCE PLAYS CROCE Thu Sep 12 - THE MUSIC OF BILLY JOEL & ELTON JOHN STARRING MICHAEL CAVANAUGH Thu Sep 19 - GARRISON KEILLO ..read more

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health has announced its May community blood drives. The drives will be offered every week at different locations throughout the county, as well as at the Blood Donor Center in the Suburban Pavilion. Blood that is donated will remain within Lancaster County to benefit members of the community. To donate blood, individuals must be in good health (meaning free of flu, cold, and nausea symptoms for at least three days), at least 16 years old with parental consent, and no older than 79. Donors must also weigh at least 110 pounds. Donor ..read more

WEST HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) -- A West Hempfield Township man was sentenced last week for sexually abusing a young child. According to the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office, Stephen Vaughn Jr., 36, was sentenced to 9.5 to 19 years on Wednesday, April 24 by Lancaster County Judge Dennis Reinaker. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW This sentencing comes after Vaughn pleaded guilty back in November 2023 to charges of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child, statutory sexual assault (11 years older ..read more

LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) -- The Lancaster County Office of Aging has announced that changes are coming to the application process for the 2024 Farmers Market Nutrition Voucher Program. This year, the office will only accept applications and distribute vouchers by mail. Seniors must mail applications to the office at 150 North Queen Street, Suite 415, Lancaster PA 17603. Comedian Brian Regan bringing theater tour to Hershey Vouchers will be processed by office staff and returned to eligible applicants by mail. Vouchers will not be distributed in person at senior centers or personal care homes To b ..read more

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- A York County-based comic book and card game store recently announced that they will be opening a second location in Mechanicsburg. Krazy Jake's Emporium first opened in York County on 2422 South Queen Street back in June of 2022. The local store is owned and operated by a Southern Kentucky native Jacob Kotelnicki, who recently announced that he would be expanding his business by opening a second store location - this time in Cumberland County. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now This Week in Pennsylvania SIGN UP NOW Koteln ..read more

LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) - With the theme "Our Streets Are Open To All," the Lancaster Pride festival is expanding beyond the convention center. Lancaster Pride announced that the 16th Annual Pride Festival will take place June 15 from noon to 7 p.m. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now abc27 Evening Newsletter SIGN UP NOW Organizers say the festival, held at the Lancaster County Convention Center, "celebrates the diverse and resilient spirit of the LGBTQ+ community." This year, Vine Street outside the convention center will be closed to traffic as events ..read more

HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) - A critically acclaimed comedian and Netflix actor is coming to Hershey. Brian Regan, co-star of the Netflix series Loudermilk, is bringing his Fall 2024 tour to the Hershey Theatre. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now WHTM Daily Digest SIGN UP NOW The show will be on October 17 and is one of three stops in Pennsylvania. Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 3 at 10 a.m. More information about Regan and his tour can be found on his website. Regan has been a regular on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and has had several stand-u ..read more

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - Across the U.S. antiwar protests on college campuses are causing controversy. Lawmakers are split in their reactions to the demonstrations and their views on how to handle them. The protests range from marches to encampments with a lot of emotion coming from students as they try to make their viewpoints heard about the global conflict.  On the Hill Sunday Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) raised concerns about the protests. “It's a great American value to protest, but I don't believe living in a pup tent for Hamas is really helpful,” said Fetterman. Senator Mitch McCon ..read more

HOUSTON (AP) — Time marches on and all good things must come to an end. But don’t tell that to The Rolling Stones. What many believe to be the greatest rock ’n’ roll band in the world showed no signs of slowing down anytime soon as they kicked off their latest tour Sunday night at Houston’s NRG Stadium. Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones performs during the first night of the U.S. leg of their "Hackney Diamonds" tour on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Houston. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP) Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones performs during the first night of the U.S. leg of their "Hackney ..read more

TODAY: Sunny & Summer-like! Hi 87. TONIGHT: Partly Cloudy, Mild. Lo 60. TUESDAY: Partly Sunny, Warm, Evening T-Storms. Hi 86. This week will start summery with highs reaching the upper 80s today and tomorrow. This afternoon will especially be enjoyable with lots of sunshine and warm vibes. While dewpoints will be more elevated this week, it won't feel THAT humid, so outdoor activities should be pleasant. Tonight will feature partly cloudy skies with lows around 60°. This week's warmth is thanks to an expansive high-pressure ridge off the East Coast and a cold front draped across the Midwes ..read more