WHTM-TV (Harrisburg, PA)

WHTM-TV is a television station that broadcasts on virtual channel 27 and VHF digital channel 10. It is affiliated with ABC and caters to the Susquehanna Valley area in south-central Pennsylvania. The station is based in Harrisburg and is owned by Media General.

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#37803

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#7276

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#397

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100-year-old tortoise gives birth to critically endangered hatchlings at Philly Zoo

14 hours ago | abc27.com | Jessica Yakubovsky

(WPHL) — For the first time in over 150 years, the Philadelphia Zoo has new additions to the Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise family. The zoo officially debuted four critically endangered hatchlings born to the zoo’s oldest residents: Female Mommy and male Abrazzo, both of whom are estimated to be around 100 years old. Video Player is loading. Mommy the Tortoise: New BabiesCurrent Time 0:00Duration 4:22Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks in the Midstate

22 hours ago | abc27.com | Brady Doran |Seth Kaplan

CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) — United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited the Midstate on Wednesday. Hegseth, who has been at the center of controversy recently after allegations claimed he discussed war plans in Signal message chats, received a positive reaction today while visiting the United States Army War College and Carlisle Barracks.
‘He’s a very, very sick man,’ but not after a new heart and kidney; Pennsylvanian ready for ‘Donor Dash’

1 day ago | abc27.com | Seth Kaplan

YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — The day before what was supposed to be routine knee-replacement surgery — a year after similar successful surgery on his other knee — Joel Pechart mowed his lawn. He had a little bit of discomfort (hence the need for the surgery), but he loved mowing the grass — although maybe not as much as he loved his music collection, and certainly not as much as he loved his family: his wife Marylou; his daughter, son-in-law and four grandsons; and his son.
Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams pledges to run in November if she loses primary

1 day ago | abc27.com | George Stockburger

(WHTM) – Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams says if she loses the May Democratic primary, she will run an independent campaign in the November general election. Williams confirmed her plan to run in November should she lose the nomination during the abc27 Mayoral Debate. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox.
Baby emu escapes, missing in Pennsylvania

1 day ago | abc27.com | George Stockburger

WRIGHTSVILLE, Pa. (WHTM) – A baby emu is missing after its owner says it escaped its pen. Lehman’s Roadside Market in Wrightsville says two baby emus had escaped on Monday, April 21. One of the emus has since been found; however, the second emu is still missing. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox.
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania celebrating 50 years

1 day ago | abc27.com | George Stockburger

(WHTM) – The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania is celebrating a golden anniversary. The museum, located in Strasburg, is being recognized for 50 years of sharing railroad history. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox.
Pope Francis dies at 88

1 day ago | abc27.com | Vinay Simlot

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – The Vatican announced Pope Francis has died. He ushered in reforms to the centuries-old institution. The pope and Vice President JD Vance met briefly on Easter Sunday. Pope Francis spoke briefly on Easter Sunday wishing the thousands in St. Peters Square a happy Easter. He took a lap through the square in the pope mobile and blessed babies. Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected Pope in March of 2013, after the surprise resignation of Pope Benedict XVI.
Pope Francis to be remembered at Harrisburg Mass

1 day ago | abc27.com | Seth Kaplan |Hayden Sherry

(WHTM) — Residents across the Midstate are mourning the passing of Pope Francis at Saint Patrick Cathedral in Harrisburg today. Pope Francis was known by many as “the People’s Pope” for his humility. As one man said, he remembers when he became Pope 12 years ago, he didn’t take the limousine that a pope is entitled to accept his new rank, and instead took the bus.
Who is Abdul Carter, Penn State’s star pass rusher in the NFL Draft?

1 day ago | abc27.com | George Stockburger

(WHTM) — There are few comparisons as lofty as being compared to Micah Parsons, but for Penn State’s Abdul Carter, that notoriety is not only well earned, it may be understated. Carter and Parsons share several similarities coming out of Happy Valley, having shared the iconic #11 jersey also worn by LaVar Arrington and NaVorro Bowman.
Cumberland County man faces two dozen child sex abuse-related charges

1 day ago | abc27.com | George Stockburger

MIDDLESEX TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) – A Cumberland County man is facing two dozen charges related to the alleged sexual abuse of a child. Middlesex Township Police say on April 21, a warrant was served on Corey Wagner, 26, after investigators alleged Wagner sexually abused a child. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox.