LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) - A Lancaster woman has been sentenced for her role in the killing of a five-month-old chihuahua in the city. Loyna Dejesus-Osorio, 53, pleaded no contest in February to charges of aggravated cruelty to animals and simple assault. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now WHTM Daily Digest SIGN UP NOW She was accused of attacking her neighbor and killing her neighbor's puppy on Sept. 25, 2022. Assistant District Attorney Jaimes Spring called the attack "unprovoked," as Dejesus-Osorio had only met the neighbor once prior. She was sentenc ..read more

LITITZ, Pa. (WHTM) -- Rock Lititz, the Lancaster County entertainment complex that welcomes music stars and live entertainment collaborators from around the world, recently shared plans to open a new facility in Nashville, Tennessee. According to Rock Lititz, the new' Rock Nashville' facility will be constructed on a 55-acre property in an area known as Whites Creek, which is less than 10 miles from key attractions in Downtown Nashville. Rock Lititz gives students a look at entertainment industry The groundbreaking of the new Rock Nashville was held back in April 2024, and according to Rock Li ..read more

PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) - Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexico's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. The holiday isn't very popular in Mexico, but in the United States, it is typically a day for many events and parties. Central Pennsylvania isn't an exception and has many different activities to participate in for Cinco de Mayo this week. Cinco de Mayo Events Cumberland County Cinco De Mayo Pepper 1M, 5K & 10K at Roof Park When: Saturday, May 4 starting at 8:30 a.m. Where: Roof Park, New Cumberland, Pa Details: US Road Running Club Race Dauphin County 2nd Annu ..read more

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)-- Following a multi-year hiatus, organizers have announced that a Lancaster County beer festival will be coming back this year. The Lancaster Craft Beerfest will be on Saturday, Aug. 24, and organizers say it will be at Binn's Park and the new Ewell Plaza downtown. In 2020, the hiatus began, but now organizers are ready to bring back the beer festival. “We’re excited to bring one of the area’s favorite beer festivals back,” Partner Chris Trendler said. “We are dedicated to once again bringing a variety of local and regional breweries to create an incredible experie ..read more

LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) - If you'll be driving in the Lancaster area next weekend, expect delays. Portions of the Route 30/222 interchange will be closed as part of an improvement project beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, May 10. The eastbound detour for Route 30, provided by Lancaster City Police. The closures will impact Route 30 and the Route 222 bridges over Route 30, and will last until 5 a.m. Monday, May 13, weather permitting. If the weather impacts construction, the closures will be moved back to May 17-20. Lancaster City Police said detours will be in place using Duke Street, Chestnut Street ..read more

LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) - The Lancaster Stormers home opener is tonight, April 30, at Clipper Magazine Stadium. The game will be against the brand-new Hagerstown Flying Boxcars. The Stormers began their 20th season on April 25 away against the Long Island Ducks. Gates will open at 5:45 p.m. with the first pitch scheduled for 6:45 p.m. A DJ will be playing music before the game and the first 1,000 people (18 or older) will receive a Championship Ring Replica ..read more

LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) - The Spring ARTWalk is returning to the Red Rose City. Free events are set throughout Lancaster throughout the weekend as part of the effort put on by Lancaster City Art. Events run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from noon until 4 p.m. on Sunday. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now abc27 Evening Newsletter SIGN UP NOW Twenty-six stops make up this year's event, organizers say, where attendees can see a wide variety of art, including sculptures, pottery, mixed media, and more. Workshops, demonstrations, community paintings ..read more

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) -- A local police department and a fire station in Ephrata Borough, Lancaster County are warning residents of a reported phone scam. According to Ephrata Police, a resident reported receiving a phone call from a person claiming to be from "Unit 16" and soliciting money for the police department. Police are reminding residents that the department does not have solicitors asking for donations. The Ephrata-based Lincoln Fire Company Station 16 also posted online saying that it "does not and will not solicit donations via telephone." Lancaster County-based Irish Pub cl ..read more

CITY OF LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) -- A long-time Irish Pub in Lancaster County is officially closed. abc27 news reported back February 2024 after O’Halloran’s Irish Pub & Eatery announced that they would be closing after being in business for more than 3 decades. “It is with deep sorrow that we must announce the permanent closing of O’Halloran’s Irish Pub,” O’Halloran’s Irish Pub & Eatery previously said on Facebook. “For 33 years, O’Halloran’s has been your faithful neighborhood go-to corner bar. A deep-rooted legacy and a staple of Cabbage Hill. O’Halloran’s and its staff has been an est ..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