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A lacklustre economy, the changing face of the high street and shifting consumer expectations have contributed to a year fraught with challenges for retailers.

Police are looking for the person who robbed a 7-Eleven at knifepoint in Swatara Township, Dauphin County.

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Police in Dauphin County arrested three teens and are seeking a fourth person for the robbery of a pizza delivery person.

The Ames City Council unanimously approved seven requests from Ames Main Street for RAGBRAI without discussion, which adds to the growing list of already approved measures.  The requests for Ames main street within the closed area included: A five-day (July 25-29) liquor license with outdoor service Closure of 147 metered parking spaces Suspension of parking...

Police have released two pictures of a suspect vehicle connected to a road rage shooting that happened in Dauphin County.

A central Pennsylvania man has been arrested in New Jersey after he was car crash in a stolen vehicle following a burglary of his neighbors home, police say.Allen Vasquez of the 7800 block of Clearfield Street in Swatara Township, Pennsyl…

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Everyone loves a deal, and e-commerce shoppers are no different. Coupons, discounts, and other offers can draw in new customers and build loyalty with existing ones. In fact, according to recent survey by Vericast, 83 percent of consumers bought at least one item in the last six months -- and 62 percent shopped with a brand for the first time -- because of a coupon or discount.

Man charged with killing woman found dead in Dauphin County apartment Updated Dec 17, 2020; Swatara Township Police on Wednesday night arrested a man they say killed a woman found earlier in the day. Police have charged Tristan Nicholson with criminal homicide in the death of Kelly Anne Patton. Her age was not given. Patton was found dead in her apartment on South Harrisburg Street in the township around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, police say. Tristan Nicholson (Photo provided) Nicholson was located ...