Hookers Seafood Joint owners Robert Bryant and Kendale Harris
Don’t let this beautiful fall weather go to waste. Get outside, enjoy a stroll around the city and make sure you grab a copy of our November issue of the magazine, which came out this week. But first, get up to speed on the week’s local news, below.
The Bridgeview Bed and Breakfast in Marysville offers a beautiful view of the Susquehanna River and trains crossing the Rockville Bridge. In our magazine story, read about the history of the inn and why it makes a great local getaway.
Small businesses are an important part of Harrisburg, and our editor has learned a lot about them over his years of covering small businesses, speaking with their owners and co-owning one. In his column, read about five things that you should keep in mind the next time you step into a Harrisburg small business.
Columbia, located just 28 miles southeast of Harrisburg, makes the perfect day trip, our magazine story reported. Our writer recommends five stops for a fall day of exploring in the small, walkable town.
Our editor reflects on the history of the news industry in Harrisburg in his editor’s note. While many publications of the past are gone, TheBurg continues to produce high-quality content for the area.
Gamut Theatre is putting music at the center stage in its new show, “Innocent Merriment; Or, An Evening with Gilbert & Sullivan!” With the theater’s new core company member and trained opera singer, Benjamin Krumreig, they will present a major musical production, starting this weekend.
Governor’s Square Apartments, an affordable housing development in Harrisburg, is in the midst of a maintenance and ownership struggle, our magazine story reported. Meanwhile, many residents are stuck in the middle, living in unsafe and neglected properties.
Harrisburg business owners love what they do and, with resilience and spunk, they keep quality up and prices down. While that hasn’t been easy in today’s economic landscape, local businesses are making it work, our magazine story reported.
Harrisburg projects were awarded state grants as the commonwealth announced recipients this week, our online story reported. Among the awardees of the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program are FNB Field, Harrisburg University and the Pennsylvania STEAM Academy.
Hookers Seafood Joint opened recently in downtown Harrisburg, our online story reported. The shop, located on Walnut Street, offers fried fish, cheesy grits and more.
November events, including the Harrisburg Marathon, 3rd in the Burg and the city’s holiday parade are listed in our Community Corner. For even more goings-on, check out our Happenings column.
The Pennsylvania Department of General Services announced that it will begin its annual “Crow Dispersal Program” on Nov. 8, our online story reported. Throughout the next few months, PA Capitol Police will discharge exploding shells and whistling devices to deter crows from roosting.
Sara Bozich has a Weekend Roundup packed full with fun events. Whether you want to try a 5k run, enjoy local theater or attend a festival, she’s got you covered.
The Susquehanna Art Museum has two new exhibits that, although unique, both feature the traditional art form of ornamentation. In our magazine story, read more about the exhibits, “Fleeting Pleasures: Japanese Woodblock Prints,” and “Deep Roots: Ornamentation and Identity.”
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