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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Jason Rounds of Consciousness Coffee

As 2024 winds down we want to thank our readers for your support this year. Before we head into the new year, make sure to catch up on all of this week’s news coverage, below.

Consciousness Coffee in Lemoyne serves up locally sourced coffee, while promoting local businesses and artists, our magazine story reported. Owner Jason Rounds already has plans to grow the new business.

Dauphin County approved a significant tax hike for 2025 and our publisher has some thoughts on it, here.

A little tree along Route 322 East between Millerstown and Newport has become known by travelers as a shining light in the darkness. In our magazine article, we tell the story behind the mysterious tree and the couple who is responsible for lighting it.

MLK Day of Service will return to central Pa. in January, our online story reported. The organizer, MLK365, has dozens of projects for volunteers to participate in.

Our 2024 web stories covered everything from local government to local business to community features. Find our most read stories of the year, here.

Rex and Deanna Rothrock founded the Rothrock Foundation in 2020 with a passion for providing disaster response assistance. In our magazine story, find out more about the local couple and the work they have done.

Sara Bozich has compiled all of this weekend’s fun events happening in the Harrisburg area, here.

Tri-County Regional Planning Commission officially launched its “Sober Ride Home” program, which gives Uber vouchers to people who have consumed alcohol at bars and restaurants, our online story reported. The initiative aims to deter drunken driving.

Underdog Sports Bar and Grill on Paxton Street in Harrisburg is known locally as a “hometown bar,” according to bar manager Jill Yurcic. In our Bartender’s Choice column, Yurcic recommends a festive holiday cocktail.

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