Harrisburg Patriot-News
The Patriot‑News is a broadsheet newspaper serving the Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan area. It publishes tri‑weekly and is the region’s largest daily newspaper.
Owned by Advance Publications since 1947, it emphasizes digital reporting via PennLive.com and has earned numerous state and national journalism awards.
Address: 1900 Patriot Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Phone: (717) 255-8150
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Three-Star Football Recruit from West Chester Hopes to Earn Scholarship Offer from Penn State
As he heads into his senior season, West Chester Henderson defensive end Jordan Laudato is hoping to earn scholarship offers from Penn State and Florida,…
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Chester County Helps to Keep Pennsylvania Near the Top in Great Backyard Bird Count
Once again, Pennsylvania is one of the leading states in the latest Great Backyard Bird Count, and Chester County is helping to keep it near…
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Coalition Rallies to Protest Gov. Wolf’s Budget Plan That Would ‘End Horse Racing in Pennsylvania’
The Pennsylvania Equine Coalition held a rally over the weekend to protest Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposal to cut money from a program that benefits racing…
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Local Company to Open Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Lancaster County
Ilera Healthcare, headquartered in Newtown Square, is opening a 4,000-square-foot medical marijuana dispensary in East Lampeter Township, writes Daniel Urie for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. The…
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Dairy Farmer in Elverson Optimistic About Industry’s Future Despite Major Milk Producer’s Bankruptcy
Jared Kurtz of Kurtland Farms, a multi-generational dairy farm in Elverson, believes that the announced bankruptcy of Borden Dairy Company, a major milk producer, will…
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Eight Chester County Residents Have Their Medical Debt Paid Off by Megachurch
Eight Chester County residents were among 1,546 people, mostly from central Pennsylvania, whose medical debt was paid off thanks to a megachurch and the nonprofit…
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New Owners Have Big Plans for Stargazers Vineyard in Coatesville
Michael Vorauer and Jason Kirkpatrick, the new owners of Stargazers Vineyard & Winery in Coatesville, have big plans for their new property, writes Paul Vigna…
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High Tolls on Pennsylvania Turnpike Might Get U.S. Supreme Court Involved
The legal battle over high tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike might be headed for the nation’s highest court, writes Matt Miller for the Harrisburg Patriot-News.…
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Chances Are Lanternflies Won’t Be in Your Home for the Holidays
Could spotted lanternflies latch on to your Christmas tree and end up being a holiday guest in your home? Small chance, say the experts, writes…
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Federal Appeals Court Refuses to Reinstate Exton Man’s Lawsuit Against Dating App
Exton resident Amro Elansari has had his request to reinstate his “class action” lawsuit against Tinder denied by a federal appeals court, writes Matt Miller…
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Chaddsford Winery to Add More Dry Wines to Its Portfolio, Signs Deal with Vineyard in Oxford
Chaddsford Winery has been working to rebalance its portfolio after some major changes to its team in recent years, writes Paul Vigna for the Harrisburg…
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West Chester Man Joins Parents, Brothers to Compete in Episode of ‘Family Feud’
West Chester resident Jameson Weaver recently joined his parents Donna and Jim and brothers Brady and Nate on an episode of Family Feud, the popular…
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Media Resident, Former Team USA Soccer Star Pushes for Bill Banning Puppy-Mill Animals
Former soccer star Heather Mitts is urging Pennsylvania legislators to support a bill that would prohibit pet stores from selling dogs, cats, and rabbits unless…
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New Navy Ship to Carry Name of Pennsylvania’s Capital City
U.S. Secretary of Navy Richard Spencer visited Pennsylvania’s capital last week, where he announced that a new Navy ship will be named USS Harrisburg to…
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Gov. Wolf Changes His Stance on Recreational Marijuana, Calls for Full Legalization
Gov. Tom Wolf has changed his stance on recreational marijuana and has joined Lt. Gov. John Fetterman in calling for its full legalization in Pennsylvania,…
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Increasing Number of Pennsylvania School Districts Hiring Collection Agencies to Pursue Meal Debts
An increasing number of school districts in Pennsylvania are turning to collection agencies to pursue payment of debts for school meals, writes Jan Murphy for…
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See Where Chester County Ranks Among State’s Best Counties for Outdoor Recreation
Chester County ranked second in Pennsylvania among the best counties for outdoor recreation, according to a list recently published by Niche.com, writes Marcus Schneck for…






























































