Drop it like it's Hot-New Years Ball (or some other odd item) Drops in Central Pennsylvania

by ethwiny - December 29, 2008

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A bologna? A kiss? A sled? It doesn't have to be a ball to be dropped on New Years Eve in Central Pennsylvania. This is your guide to the local celebrations!

Harrisburg, PA

Harrisburg is the capital of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a p...

Harrisburg is the capital of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a population of 48,950. The Harrisburg area population was 643,820, making it the fourth largest metropolitan area in Pennsylvania. Harrisburg is the county seat of Dauphin CountyGR6 and lies on the east bank of the Susquehanna River, 105 miles (169 km) west-northwest of Philadelphia.Harrisburg is one of the oldest and most historically significant state capital cities in the United States. It has played a critical role in American history during the Westward Migration, the American Civil War, and the Industrial Revolution. During part of the 19th century, the building of the Pennsylvania Canal and later the Pennsylvania Railroad, allowed Harrisburg to become one of the most industrialized cities in the Northeastern United States.Contrasted with its 1981 status as the second most distressed city in the nation, Harrisburg has undergone a dramatic economic resurgence, with nearly $3 billion in new investment now realized. The US Navy ship USS Harrisburg, which served from 1918-19 at the end of World War I, is named in honor of the city. Harrisburg is also known for the infamous Three Mile Island incident, which occurred in nearby Middletown.

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Hershey, PA

Hershey is also the name of a candy company, see: Hershey'sHershey is an unincorporated community within Derry Townsh...

Hershey is also the name of a candy company, see: Hershey'sHershey is an unincorporated community within Derry Township in Dauphin County in the U.S. commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 10 miles (16 km) east of Harrisburg. The community has no legal status as an incorporated municipality and all municipal services are provided by Derry Township. The Census Bureau has also defined a census-designated place (CDP) with the same name for statistical purposes, although the local understanding of the community may differ somewhat from the census definition. The population was 12,771 at the 2000 census.Hershey was originally named Derry Church, Pennsylvania. It was renamed Hershey, Pennsylvania in 1906 after the growing popularity of Hershey's Chocolate.Hershey is home of the 2006 and nine-time Calder Cup champion Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League. The Bears, who played in the world-famous Hersheypark Arena for seven decades, have made GIANT Center their home since 2002. NBA basketball player Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in a game played at Hersheypark Arena in 1962; his effort remains a single-game record for the league.The community is home to the Hershey's chocolate company, Hersheypark, Hershey's Chocolate World, and other attractions such as ZooAmerica. The Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is also located in Hershey.

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York, PA

York, the White Rose City, is a city located in south-central Pennsylvania. The population was 40,862 at the 2000 cen...

York, the White Rose City, is a city located in south-central Pennsylvania. The population was 40,862 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of York CountyGR6.York was incorporated as a borough on September 24, 1787, and as a city on January 11, 1887. During the American Revolutionary War York served as the temporary capital of the Continental Congress.York is a center for manufacture of barbells and other equipment for weight training and bodybuilding. There is also a large Harley-Davidson motorcycle factory, which employs over half of Harley's workers. The popular candy, the York Peppermint Pattie was originally manufactured in York; however, in 1988 the company was bought by the nearby Hershey Foods Corporation corporation. York is also the headquarters of York International, one of the largest suppliers of HVAC systems in the United States. On February 3, 1998, a massive explosion at the plant occurred. A spark had set off a leak in the nearby propane storage house. The blast was felt up to 25 miles away, and blew out windows nearby as well as knocking down doors. About 20 people were injured in the blast but only one person was killed, as the explosion fortunately occurred during a shift change. A major regional department store company, The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc., is another corporation headquartered in York.The post-grunge rock band, Live, is also from the city of York.York has a lot of lovely old buildings and has the potential to be a beautiful city and attract young professionals that are looking for a lower cost of living alternative to nearby major cities. However, the city is currently plagued by crime, drugs, trash in the streets and loud rap bellowing from passing cars. York is also frequently hit by the stench that emanates from the Glatfelter Paper mill about 11 miles away in Spring Grove, PA. The smell is so bad that it creeps into your house even with your windows closed.Most of the long-time York residents seem oblivious to these problems. York could benefit greatly from residents moving up from the Baltimore area but these issues have to be addressed before that happens in substantial numbers.Also, in York many of the homes have large tacky stars plastered on their siding.

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Cleona, PA

Cleona is a borough in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,148 at the 2000 census.

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Bloomfield, PA

Bloomfield is a borough in Perry County, Pennsylvania and is the County Seat. The population was 1,077 at the 2000 ce...

Bloomfield is a borough in Perry County, Pennsylvania and is the County Seat. The population was 1,077 at the 2000 census.

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Red Lion, PA

Red Lion is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1880. The population was 6,149 at the 2000 census.

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Duncannon, PA

Duncannon is a borough in Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,508 at the 2000 census.

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M & M -Elizabethtown

Begins: 5pm
Admission: $5.00

Musical acts, storyteller, chili-tasting contest, and an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner for an additional $5.00.

The M&M lowers at 7 p.m. matching midnight with its sister city of Letterkenney, Ireland (which operates five hours ahead of Eastern time).

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Elizabethtown, PA

Elizabethtown is a borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 17 miles (27 km) southeast of Harrisburg. Small factori...

Elizabethtown is a borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 17 miles (27 km) southeast of Harrisburg. Small factories had existed there at the turn of the century when the population in 1900 was 1,861. In 1910, 1,970 people lived in Elizabethtown. As of the 2000 census, the population of the borough is 11,887. Elizabethtown is almost always referred to by persons living in south-central Pennsylvania as "E-Town." This nickname also follows through to the local college and high school.

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Red Rose-Lancaster

Begins: 5:15pm
Admission: $10.00 adult/$5.00 kids in advance.
$15.00 adult the day of.

25 indoor performances, bus rides to ice skating at Clipper Stadium, and downtown buildings will allow visitors to paint their windows.

The red rose ascends at Binns Park at midnight. (Parking fee $3.00.)
Fireworks to follow!

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Lebanon, PA

Lebanon, formerly known as Steitztown, is a city in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2...

Lebanon, formerly known as Steitztown, is a city in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 24,461 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Lebanon CountyGR6. Lebanon is located in eastern Pennsylvania in the Lebanon valley, 26 miles (42 km) east of Harrisburg.Lebanon was first settled in 1720 and the town was laid out in 1753. The town was incorporated as a borough on February 20, 1821 and became a city on November 25, 1885. It adopted the commission form of government, consisting of four councilmen and a mayor.In 1900, 17,628 people lived in Lebanon; in 1910, 19,240 people lived there; in 1920, 24,643 people lived there; and in 1940, 27,206 people lived in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.

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Wrench-Mechanicsburg

Begins: 9pm
Admission: Free!

Live music, food vendors, free video game play sponsored by Best Buy, and “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” shown for free at Union Church.

The wrench drops in front of the Washington Fire Company on the first block of East Main Street at midnight.

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Mechanicsburg, PA

Mechanicsburg is a borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, eight miles (13 km) west of Harrisburg. Mechanicsburg ...

Mechanicsburg is a borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, eight miles (13 km) west of Harrisburg. Mechanicsburg was settled in 1806 and incorporated as a borough on April 12, 1828. It is in a rich agricultural region known as the Cumberland Valley, which spans the southern edge of the Blue Ridge mountains. In 1900, 3,841 people lived here; in 1910, 4,469, which increased to 5,709 in 1940. As of the 2000 census, the borough population was 9,042. The Book of the Month Club, one of many book clubs operated by Bookspan, Inc., has major operations in Mechanicsburg, but uses a post office box address in neighboring Camp Hill for incoming mail from its customers. Mechanicsburg is home of Jubilee Day, the largest one day street fair on the east coast. It is estimated as many as 60,000 people attend Jubilee Day annually.

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Carlisle, PA

Carlisle is a borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 18 miles (29 km) west by southwest of Harrisburg, the State...

Carlisle is a borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 18 miles (29 km) west by southwest of Harrisburg, the State capital. Carlisle is located within the Cumberland Valley, a highly productive agricultural region. As of the 2000 census, the borough population was 17,970. It is the county seatGR6 of Cumberland County.

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Hummelstown, PA

Hummelstown is a borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,360 at the 2000 census.

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Dillsburg, PA

Dillsburg is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,063 at the 2000 census.

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Liverpool, PA

Liverpool is a borough in Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 876 at the 2000 census.

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Manheim, PA

Manheim is a borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,784 at the 2000 census.

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ethwiny

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I like bunnies, tucking my jeans inside of my boots, being in warm places, Shooter Jennings, Coca-Cola, photos taken in photo booths, boys who are made of 'snakes and snails and puppy dog tails', and recycling paper.