False advertising? Nah—just extra cheesy marketing
u/Goatcheeze1 — 6 hours ago
r/centralpa
Strong Strike Authorization Vote Underway at Hersheypark, Hershey Hotel & Giant Center
Just saw some updates on the labor situation at Hershey Entertainment & Resorts. All three properties — Hersheypark, the Hershey Hotel, and the Giant Center — are currently holding strike authorization votes. Turnout has been notably strong over the past three days, with union members showing up consistently from morning through evening to cast their ballots
They’re hoping for some real movement from the company before the end of this week, but after rejecting three contracts from Hershey Entertainment & Resorts (HE&R), it looks like a strike is the likely next step. No official results will be released until every vote is counted.
The company already knows exactly what the union is demanding, yet negotiations remain stalled. They’ve put three contracts on the table that were essentially identical, with the third one actually being a step backward. All three were rejected by the membership — which is why this strike vote is now underway.
After three straight rejections, it seems the company keeps offering more of the same instead of addressing the core issues.
If you’re following this, feel free to share your thoughts below. Hoping the workers get a fair deal.
UNION STRONG
Sources:
• NY Post
• Fox 43
• Inside the Magic
• WGAL
u/ZGawd801 — 8 hours ago
BREAKING: Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Union Workers Reject Final Offer—Summer Park Opening, Concerts, and Events at Risk
BREAKING NEWS: UNION Employees at Hersheypark, The Hotel Hershey, and Giant Center OVERWHELMINGLY REJECTED the company’s third “last, best, and final offer” on Thursday, May 7, at 4 p.m. A vote on whether to authorize a strike is now scheduled for next week. Hersheypark is preparing to open seven days a week for the summer season on May 21, even as union maintenance workers continue critical contract negotiations with Hershey Entertainment & Resorts.
More than 200 SKILLED TRADESPEOPLE in the maintenance department including:
•Carpenters
•Electricians
•HVAC technicians
•Ride mechanics
•Plumbers
•Welders
•Machinists
•Painters
•Laborers
•Central plant operators
•Utilities
•Sign Artist
•Garage Auto Mechanics
All are ESSENTIAL to SAFE park operations and guest experience. These workers perform DAILY ride inspections, maintain park utilities, manage emergency responses, and ensure the facilities remain clean and fully operational. Their EXPERTISE CANNOT be easily replaced by third-party contractors.
While Hershey Entertainment & Resorts has historically been viewed as a strong union workplace, employees say key benefits have eroded over time. In these negotiations, the maintenance team is seeking fair wage increases, more affordable health insurance, and higher shift premiums on less desirable shifts. They are also firmly opposed to any proposals that would devalue skilled trades, lower professional standards, or set the stage for weaker wages for these critical roles in the FUTURE.
With the latest offer REJECTED, a strike vote next week could lead to a work STOPPAGE that DISRUPTS the planned May 21 opening. A strike WILL also AFFECT SUMMER CONCERTS and LIVE EVENTS at the Giant Center and Hersheypark Stadium, as the contractors who work alongside the park’s maintenance team to set up stages and events are fellow union members who will not cross the picket line.
The union will need the support from the local community in Hershey, Lebanon, Harrisburg, Lancaster, and surrounding areas. A potential strike would affect not only park operations but also the many local businesses that depend on Hersheypark’s visitors. The maintenance team welcomes community backing from those who value their skilled work and understand the importance of fair compensation for the people who keep the park safe and running smoothly.
UNION STRONG
Sources / References:
The post is based directly on recent local news reporting. Here are the main citations:
Primary source (May 21 opening, 200+ employees voting, three-day vote, absentee ballots due May 7):
“Strike at HE&R? Union Members Voting” – The Sun, May 6, 2026
https://news.thesunontheweb.com/articles/union-members-voting/
Contract expiration and 60-day extension:
“Union Contract Extended” – The Sun, March 18, 2026
https://news.thesunontheweb.com/articles/union-contract-extended/
Hersheypark daily summer opening:
Official Hersheypark site
https://www.hersheypark.com/plan-your-visit/blog/hersheypark-opens-for-120th-operating-year
https://www.hersheypark.com/plan-your-visit/hours
u/ZGawd801 — 6 days ago
▲ 74 r/centralpa
Ticks are absolutely awful this year
We've lived here, in the same house, for three years now, and I've never seen a single tick. This year, we've found six dog ticks in the past month -- four on the dog (not attached because he's on preventative) and two on me.
Because of the rain this spring, we haven't even been out in the woods, so this is all just from our back yard. Yesterday, I mowed the lawn. I was in jeans, knee-high socks, boots, and a long-sleeved shirt. Didn't spray Off on myself like I have been because I was fully covered in clothes.
A few hours later, I found a tick attached on my lower back.
We've got preventative on the dog and both cats, but there's definitely a big nest of these suckers in our yard somewhere.
If you have pets or spend time outside, make sure you're using sprays, collars or drops on animals, etc this year, even if you're not going out in Michaux and such, and check yourself in the mirror when you come back in.
u/Interesting_Fly1696 — 1 day ago
▲ 2 r/centralpa
Wedding Venues
Hi, I don't know if this is the right group to post into, but hopefully its worth a try. Looking for a wedding venue that allows us to bring our own catering and bar. Also looking to hold 300-350 people..
Thanks in advance!
Sorry! To be more specific: Harrisburg and surrounding cities +/- 25 miles
u/ThrowRaHandIntheAir — 6 hours ago
▲ 27 r/centralpa
Rural Pennsylvania women giving birth in ambulances after maternity wards close
u/NewWindow7980 — 9 hours ago
Several states have offered subsidies to residents forced off the ACA by the termination of federal assistance. Plus, the US House passed a bipartisan 3 year extension of the subsidies, which is now sitting in the Senate.
Do you need help with your Pennie premiums or support more help with affordability for health insurance for PA families.
u/John363611 — 4 days ago
OB-GYN Dr. Fred Teichman Sexual Abuse Allegations
For decades, Dr. Fred Teichman was a well-known obstetrician and gynecologist in Pennsylvania, where he owned and operated Central Penn Women’s Health.
Dr. Teichman held hospital privileges at Evangelical Community Hospital in nearby Lewisburg and was also affiliated with Geisinger Medical Center.
Despite multiple reports of inappropriate behavior, a civil lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct, and a hospital investigation that revoked his privileges, Dr. Fred Teichman continued practicing privately for more than a decade.
He was never disciplined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine, and his medical license remained active until it expired on December 31, 2024.
u/Fabulous_Bank2716 — 12 hours ago
Giant premium increases have forced over 130,000 families to drop their Pennie/ACA health insurance in PA.
Several states have offered subsidies to residents forced off the ACA by the termination of federal assistance. Plus, the US House passed a bipartisan 3 year extension of the subsidies, which is now sitting in the Senate.
Do you need help with your Pennie premiums or support more help with affordability for health insurance for PA families.
u/John363611 — 4 days ago
It's Greek to Me
54th annual Greek festival taking place in Camp Hill! (May 15th-16th, 11am-8pm - 17th, 11am-3pm)
Features tents, live music, and online ordering for food.
u/FETTACH — 15 hours ago
▲ 0 r/centralpa
Looking to Move Here
Been doing research of this area (Mid-Central to be exact) in the past few weeks and seriously considering moving here from southern california what is the cost of living here like? (And other stuff like groceries) and the weather and what is life like overall here? (I know this can vary by Town/City) And what should i expect? And do i need a high paying job to live here? (I dont have a high school diploma or GED btw) and i cannot drive my only options are Uber and other types of Transportation (assuming it works fine here) i know this seems like the most random place to move to but i am in my early 20s trying to restart my life and get away from my shitty family and another reason im highly considering this area is i have a few family members here (that are not assholes) but i still want my own place to live thanks for your time reading this but i really need advice as im not a very smart person to be honest all i just want to do is fix and change my life for the better and just trying to get by through these tough times
u/FireDream741824 — 21 hours ago
Thinking of buying some land (under 100), and developing a house compound where me and my extended family could live
My dad and mom and are in there 80s and need an indoor poor. Would like it to be pretty flash as they worked hard and we have some money. Would have to be 3-4 hours from NYC preferably in a blue area. Would prefer to build something new or tear down something decrepit. Any ideas on where to start? Thanks!
u/TwoFit473 — 4 days ago
▲ 102 r/centralpa
From the article: Green wrote a letter to the district’s all-Republican board urging its members to reconsider their decision about the book, which follows a teenage girl dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety while investigating a billionaire's disappearance.
As a longtime nerdfighter, someone who also struggles with anxiety, and at one point c-diff, TATWD is such an important novel to me. School board member Liza Bazarian is quoted as saying “Yes I am the board member who was most adamantly opposed to the material and in my statement… I clearly articulated that I am opposed to our culture’s romanticization of mental illness.” What a grotesque and uneducated take on this novel that helped me feel seen and understood for the firs time. Public education has enough problem without you.
In a beautiful irony they did allow F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. There's a fantastic Crash Course series on Gatsby by none other than r John Green.
This same board banned Me, Earl, and the Dying Girl in 2022 due to "use of multiple vulgarities, obscenities and content that is sexual in nature.” If you ever read the novel or even the back cover, you will understand how strange and creepy this statement is. There is nothing sexual in nature about this novel.
The nonprofit Freedom Readers is trying to fight this decision. If anyone has any other information on how to fight this, please let me know.
u/white_kitty — 9 days ago
▲ 11 r/centralpa
My husband and I are expecting our first child in the next few weeks. We’ve lived in northern VA/ DC for over a decade but grew up/ went to college in PA and would like to move back in the next 1-2 years. We would like more green space, better COL, etc. We are looking at Lancaster, Hershey, and Mechanicsburg/ Carlisle areas. Any thoughts/ feedback would be helpful. We are both in mid/late thirties NP and attorney. Thanks!
u/Substantial-Pea-2148 — 13 days ago
▲ 0 r/centralpa
Hello everyone! My Name is Natosha and I wanted to introduce myself and my families small business that we opened up. We started a sporting goods store in central pa called ILL Eagle Firearms with a focus on community education and helping customers find what they want/ need weather it be a firearm for personal protection, hunting, or sports. We also help those that want protection but not comfortable carrying find what they would like to have. We are here for the people and happy to help anyone that comes in. We would love to see some new people in the store. We are on facebook and google
u/Strict_Scarcity2104 — 9 days ago
Locals, help! For a family with elementary and high school kids, how would you describe the pros and cons or general feeling of both Mechanicsburg and Palmyra? We had previously looked at moving to Mechanicsburg, but didn’t feel the area was appealing to us. How does Palmyra stack up in terms of schools, downtown, rural, amenities etc? Would love to be in a place such as Lititz but fear we are priced out of the town even at a price point of $1 million. Is it similar at all? Thanks all!
u/Hopeful-Wishbone-388 — 7 days ago
▲ 14 r/centralpa
u/Full_Airline9401 — 6 days ago
writing a book!
hi everyone! i am writing a substack muder mystery about a lake in the Poconos (not solicitation!) would just love for anyone to read it (it's free) if you're interested! https://accidentonthelake.substack.com/
u/NoApplication8961 — 2 days ago
Come make friends and learn about your local roller derby league! 🛼
Come learn about the amazing community that makes up the Harrisburg Area Roller Derby(HARD) league by attending a recruitment information session at Olympic skating rink in Enola, PA! 🛼
• Must be 18+
• No skating experience necessary! No gear required this time!
• Skaters, Officials, and Volunteers wanted!
May 20th and 27th will be the next info sessions! 💚
u/eatingpizza89 — 2 days ago