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New York Post
3 days ago
- New York Post
Child, 9, who died at Hersheypark was ‘beloved' member of Bhutan community
The 9-year-old girl who died in a wave pool at Hersheypark is a 'beloved' member of the Bhutanese community in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The victim, who has not been publicly identified, was pulled 'limp' from the water on Thursday, and later died at a hospital despite lifeguards' attempts to save her, according to reports. 'It is with profound sorrow and heavy hearts that the Bhutanese Community in Harrisburg (BCH) shares the heartbreaking news of the untimely passing of a beloved 9-year-old girl, a resident of our Harrisburg-based Bhutanese community,' the organization said in a statement. Advertisement The girl was a 'beloved' member of the Bhutanese community in Harrisburg, according to a report. Tribune News Service via Getty Images 'The child tragically lost her life in a devastating incident that occurred at Hersheypark,' the group's chairman, Tilak Niroula, said in a statement. The fatality was the first at Hersheypark since 1977. Advertisement The death was the first at the theme park since the 1970s. Tribune News Service via Getty Images 'At just nine years old, she was full of promise, innocence, and joy — a light in the lives of all who knew her. Her sudden and tragic departure has left a deep void in our hearts and the community she was so warmly a part of,' Niroula said, according to WGAL. 'Our entire community is grieving alongside the family during this unimaginably difficult time. Words cannot fully capture the depth of our pain, but we are united in our mourning and committed to standing with the family in love, prayer, and support.' Hundreds of comments from grieving members of the Bhutanese community flooded the BCH Facebook page. 'Very, very shocking news to all of us. What a tragedy has befallen us,' one person wrote. Hersheypark officials insisted the facility and its water park area, known as the Boardwalk, is safe. 'There were over 100 E&A-trained lifeguards in the Boardwalk at the time of the incident. There were 10 lifeguards specifically dedicated to the wave pool at the time of the incident. The specific lifeguards stationed at the wave pool received the highest level of training and certification,' park officials said in a statement. Niroula, speaking in Bhutanese in a video posted to Facebook, urged parents to stay vigilant. 'Please make sure to stay close and attentive when your children are in or near swimming pools or any body of water,' a caption accompanying the video read. 'Even a moment of distraction can lead to heartbreaking consequences.' The wave pool remained closed Saturday, Hersheypark said.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Could 76-seat, two-class American Airlines jets soon be based at Harrisburg Int'l Airport?
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — It still has fewer flights and higher fares than larger airports, but that has been changing at Harrisburg International Airport, which also has something few other airports its size have: an airline's maintenance and crew base. Since 2022, Piedmont Airlines, which flies the 50-seat ERJ-145s commonly seen at the airport ('ERJ' stands for 'Embraer regional jet'), has based dozens of pilots and flight attendants at the airport, complementing a maintenance base that opened years earlier. Piedmont — which is headquartered in Salisbury, Maryland, and is a subsidiary of American Airlines — also has a Harrisburg-based human resources team. The Harrisburg presence means a lot of direct jobs and — although this part is harder to quantify — indirectly perhaps some flights that might not otherwise exist, because American has to route planes through Harrisburg for maintenance and to get its people to and from work. For perspective, Delta operates three daily flights to its Atlanta hub, which is the world's busiest airport, according to an abc27 analysis of Cirium schedule data; American operates seven daily flights to Charlotte. (Delta, operating larger aircraft, offers about half as many seats to Atlanta as American offers to Charlotte despite having fewer than half as many flights.) But there was an important potential problem for Piedmont's future — and thus for the future of its base in Harrisburg: Manufacturers haven't produced 50-seat jets in years, and airlines have been phasing them out in favor of larger regional jets, which passengers generally find to be more comfortable and airlines generally find to be more economical to operate. Piedmont currently operates 69 ERJ-145s, which are on average almost 22 years old, according to an abc27 analysis of Cirium airline fleet data. That meant one of two things: Sooner or later, either the airline would have to either phase in new planes — or phase itself out of existence, as other regional airlines have done (most recently Silver Airways just Wednesday, which once flew small planes branded 'Continental Express' for United's predecessor Continental Airlines). Fortunately for Piedmont — and by extenstion, for Harrisburg — the far better outcome is emerging: Piedmont announced it'll get 76-seat Embraer 175s, known as E175s, beginning in 2028. Unlike the current all-economy 50-seat jets, Piedmont's E175s — like others already flown for American by other regional airlines — will have 12 business-class seats in addition to 64 economy seats. 'So seeing that they're getting an upgrade in aircraft that allows them to continue their mission of flying for American and being part of the Central Pennsylvania community is really good news,' Scott Miller, Harrisburg International Airport's spokesman, said. 'The expansion represents a significant investment by parent company American Airlines Group,' Piedmont said in a statement of the 45 eventual E175s it expects to receive. During the transition, the airline plans to continues operating its 50-seat jets 'well into the 2030s,' the statement said. 'They provide all of our service to Philadelphia, to Boston, as well as some to Charlotte,' Scott Miller said of Piedmont. 'So upgrading to larger aircraft — more comfortable aircraft — is a huge benefit for the airport, for the region and for those who fly American.' Download the abc27 News+ app on your Roku, Amazon Fire TV Stick, and Apple TV devices Harrisburg is just one of three crew bases for Piedmont, alongside much larger Philadelphia and Charlotte, which are both American Airlines hubs. Piedmont has maintenance bases at those three airports plus Salisbury; Albany, New York; and in Virginia, Richmond and Roanoke. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Royal Winery unveils new addition ahead of Dauphin County reopening
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Just weeks before Royal Winery makes its official debut at the former SpringGate Vineyard in Harrisburg, new details have emerged on what the new winery will have to offer. abc27 news reported earlier this month that the owners of Royal Winery first announced that the official grand opening at their location at 5790 Devonshire Road would be held on Friday, June 20. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Since the grand opening announcement, the new owners have hinted at renovations currently underway at the winery, leaving many fans wondering what changes they can expect to see later next week. According to a Facebook post by Royal Winery from earlier today, once big addition to the former SpringGate space will be a new Cigar Lounge. SpringGate Vineyards under new ownership; renamed 'Royal Winery' 'We're adding a Cigar Lounge to Royal Winery — a dedicated space where you can unwind, light up, and enjoy premium cigars in good company,' Royal Winery shared. 'Whether you're a seasoned aficionado or just curious, this will be your new go-to hangout spot.' Royal Winery says that cigars will be available for purchase on-site, and the new Cigar Lounge space is being designed for 'relaxing, socializing, and pairing your favorite smoke with a glass of wine, slushy, or brew.' Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Royal Winery adds that more details will be coming soon, but is asking fans to 'trust us, you're going to love it.' To learn more about the new Royal Winery, you can visit their website. This quickly approaching grand opening of Royal Winery comes after the former SpringGate Vineyards filed for Bankruptcy back in May 2024. Shortly after its Chapter 11 filing, SpringGate closed its Mechanicsburg location, and around the same time, listed the Harrisburg-based winery for sale. abc27 news will keep you updated as more information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Former SpringGate Vineyards announces grand opening date
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Months after SpringGate Vineyards closed its doors, its new owners, Royal Winery, have officially announced its grand opening date. abc27 news reported back in March 2025 when the popular SpringGate Vineyards temporarily closed the doors to its location at 5790 Devonshire Road in Dauphin County, ahead of its official reopening under new management. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Two months later starting on May 22, Royal Winery resumed operations, but only for pick-up orders that were made through their online store. RELATED: Former SpringGate Vineyards reopening soon in Dauphin County On Wednesday, Royal Winery finally announced on Facebook that its grand opening would be held on Friday, June 20. According to Royal Winery, their grand opening weekend celebration will feature signature wines, wine slushies, and beer served in the brewery. The opening will also be accompanied with live music and food. Moving forward, Royal Winery's grand opening weekend hours of operation will be: Friday, June 20 // 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 21 // 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 22 // 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. It is important to note that although Royal Winery will be fully open and operational, renovations will still be underway during their grand opening celebration. To learn more about the new Royal Winery you can visit their website. This new ownership of the former SpringGate Vineyards comes after the company filed for bankruptcy last May. Shortly after its Chapter 11 filing, SpringGate closed its Mechanicsburg location and, around the same time, listed the Harrisburg-based winery for sale. abc27 news will keep you updated as we learn more. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Local coffee company reopening at Broad Steet Market
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Broad Street Market Alliance announced earlier today that a local coffee company will soon be making its return to the Market. According to the Broad Street Market Alliance, the Harrisburg-based Elementary Coffee Co. will be holding its grand reopening inside the Market's Stone Building later this week on Saturday, June 7. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now To celebrate the reopening, Elementary Coffee Co. will be offering free freshly-grilled Stroopies and baked goods by Baked By Bryn. Additionally, the coffee company will give 10% of its Saturday sales of coffee and tea back to the Broad Street Market Alliance to support its journey. 'Elementary Coffee Co. is beyond excited to be part of the historic Broad Street Market once again! We have always considered the Market, our fellow vendors, and our lively patrons to be our home. We are so happy to bring our business 'home' once again with a fresh twist on our original stand. Longtime supporters will recognize nostalgic items from before the Market fire, while being enamored by a beautiful new design alongside fresh new equipment: the goal being to streamline our drink-making for a more efficient espresso bar,' Andrea Grove, owner of Elementary Coffee Co. said. 'We cannot wait to celebrate the old and the new with you in the coming years as we whip up the unique coffees that have caffeinated our community for the past 10 years. We are so happy to be back!' Elementary Coffee Co. originally opened inside the Broad Street Market back in 2014, and has since grown into its own brick-and-mortar shop on 256 North Street. The company's stand at the Market was one of several who were displaced in 2023 after the Brick Building fire. 'We are thrilled to have long-time favorite, Elementary Coffee Co., back at the Broad Street Market,' Eric Hagarty, Chair of the Market, said. 'With coffee once again available in the Stone Building, the community will have even more great options to choose from when visiting the Broad Street Market.' Despite the fire that burned down the brick building at the market last year, the stone building remains open for business on Thursdays and Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. abc27 news will keep you updated as more information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
