Retailers closing up shop, soldier’s surprise visit; much more: Good Morning, Pennsylvania

What you need to know for Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020.

Weather

High: 43, low: 28. Mostly cloudy.

Photo of the Day

The 15th Annual Capital Area Polar Plunge

The 15th Annual Capital Area Polar Plunge hosted by Special Olympics PA – Area M featured more than 300 brave souls who jumped into the freezing lake at Gifford Pinchot State Park Jan. 24, 2020. Sean Simmers | ssimmers@pennlive.com

Hello and goodbye

Retailers closing stores: The “retail apocalypse” has been going on for several years and unfortunately it won’t stop in 2020 as more stores are expected to close. Full coverage.

Local meteorologist leaving station: WGAL’s Matt Moore announced he is leaving the Lancaster station following this week. Read more.

Heavy metal band coming to Hershey: Disturbed is coming back to Hershey this summer for another concert, and is bringing bands Staind and Bad Wolves with it. Read more.

Today’s talkers

Pence coming to central Pa.: Vice President Mike Pence will be visiting Cumberland County next week. He’ll be joined by Trump administration spokeswoman Kellyanne Conway and U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. Read more.

Silent Sweethearts: Those favorite Valentine’s Day candies are back, but they don’t have much to say. One study found that 65 percent are blank and have no sappy love phrase. Read more.

Soldier’s surprise: For the last 10 months, Alexander Knell, a lieutenant with the U.S. Army National Guard, had been deployed in Poland. On Monday, he returned home to surprise his girlfriend, a Harrisburg teacher, in front of her class. Read more.

In brief

Police officer sentenced for ‘extreme abuse’ of dog | Fire caused by smoking kills woman | Penn State’s key dates | Pa.'s top 2023 football prospects | Local student could name Mars rover | Suspicious death at gas leak | Mr. Peanut’s death put on hold

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