Good Morning, Pennsylvania: Marijuana farms; fish sandwiches; local trailblazers

Also, an arrest was made in the shooting death of a 16-year-old

View in browser  |  Get our newsletters Good Morning, Pennsylvania FRIDAY, FEB. 23, 2024 • TODAY'S WEATHER Racist past, present If you haven't already, take time to read our Ivey DeJesus' story on "sundown towns" and central Pennsylvania's part in encouraging the racist practice of keeping Black people out of certain towns.   We'd suggest you not dismiss it as bringing up old hurts: Racism isn't gone. Sundown towns and other levels of segregation didn't happen only in the South ages ago.   For example, a Black Harrisburg man who grew up in the 1960s told Ivey he heard warnings every time the William Penn High School football team was set to play Cedar Cliff in the less diverse Cumberland County: "The older men used to say 'don't get caught up there after the game. You might get into trouble. They might try to arrest you.'"   Ivey wrote: "Across communities in central Pennsylvania, Black residents were made to feel unwelcome in many communities, especially after dark, and in many cases the communities were their own." Curated by Janet Pickel PHOTO OF THE DAY: Football players and cheerleaders pose with Big 33 buddy Aidan Corby of Schuylkill County, front left, after the roster was announced this week. (Dan Gleiter, PennLive.com) Today's talkers Mourning a crash victim: 20-year-old Zachary Peiffer of York County, killed in a snowmobile crash this month, is remembered as a record-breaking swimmer, skilled mechanic and avid snowmobile racer with an upbeat attitude.   Many Wawas planned: While Wawa says it's aiming to open as many as 40 stores in central Pa., it hasn't said when. The first stores could open as early as this year, but Wawa isn't ready to release those details. It announced yesterday that one of the stores could go at the site of the former Rite Aid headquarters in Cumberland County.   Farming marijuana: When it comes to marijuana legalization, Gov. Josh Shapiro envisions Pa. being the first state to put its agriculture department in charge of this new industry. He sees cannabis as "a potential new cash crop for our farmers" and considers it to be part of his economic development strategy for the state. Read more Food & drink Fish sandwiches: While there are plenty of fish fry dinners being served in churches and fire halls across central Pa., you might want to pick up a quicker Lenten meal: a fish sandwich from a fast-food joint. We taste-tested them for you. See also: Why chain restaurants love central Pa.   Coffee, treats to go: Those traveling along North Front Street can pick up a cup of joe and pastries to go. TO Espresso, a mobile drive-thru, has pulled into Fort Hunter Station in Susquehanna Township. See also: PLCB temporarily closing Dauphin County store for renovations   Comfort food: A Cumberland County coffee shop serves comfort food, including its baked oatmeal, but it does more: The shop trains and mentors those who are aging out of the foster-care system. See also: More of central Pennsylvania's Best Eats Read more Cops & courts Arrest made in shooting: A 17-year-old is facing juvenile charges after accidentally shooting and killing a younger teen in Harrisburg this month, authorities said.  See also: Harrisburg sees 3rd homicide of 2024   Woman charged: A Harrisburg woman is facing attempted homicide charges after stabbing and shooting at a man, according to court documents. She's also accused of stabbing a girl. See also: Person shot at Susquehanna Township apartment complex Read more Advertisement Trailblazers Black History Month celebrates the past and ongoing achievements and contributions that Black Americans have made on the nation. PennLive once again is marking this observance with nods to those individuals contributing to central Pennsylvania. We call them Trailblazers and Trendsetters: Harrisburg woman's art creates platform for entrepreneurship Giving voice to underrepresented communities 'Empowering the next generation' is goal of nonprofit academy Prosecutor sees her role as protecting community Harrisburg police sergeant devotes himself to the city and victims DJ's goal is to nurture Harrisburg's night life Also: Central Pa. 'sundown towns' and the legacy of racism Read more Sports Hanging at the bottom: Former Penn State quarterback Will Levis, a projected starting signal caller for the Tennessee Titans, is ranked dead last by sports books among next season's starting QBs.   'Ride in peace': Freestyle motocross competitor Jayden Archer, the first rider to perform a triple backflip in competition, died while practicing in Melbourne this week. He was 27.  Read more OTHER DON'T-MISS STORIES How central Pa. comedian went from fired 'SNL' cast member to host Judge shuts down use of drone to recover hunted animals Private lander puts US on moon for first time since 1972 High school seniors can still apply for Best and Brightest 2024 award Blake Shelton plays Hershey: recap You're caught up. Thanks for joining us in Good Morning, Pennsylvania. You can always find the latest Pennsylvania news by visiting PennLive.com. If you value the hard work of our journalists, consider becoming a subscriber.   See you next issue. GAMES & COMICS Today's Crossword More free puzzles & games Today's Comics Today's crossword Puzzles & games Today's comics CRIME, CRASHES, CALAMITIES: UPDATES FROM THE PENNLIVE COPS DESK NEWSLETTER Know what's going in your neighborhood and beyond with the latest police, fire, traffic, courts and related news. Click here to subscribe. 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