Developer Justin Heinly (middle) and local officials cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Donaldson Mansion in Harrisburg.
This weekend is the perfect time to celebrate the approaching holidays at Harrisburg’s annual Holiday Parade. Before you head out to watch the floats and performers go by, catch up on this week’s local news, below.
Bob’s Art Blog features his favorite exhibits from the West Shore this year. From York to Mechanicsburg to Carlisle, find out which galleries made the list.
Chicken Piccata is Rosemary’s dish of choice this month. Find her recipe and give it a try, here.
The Donaldson Mansion, a long dilapidated property in Harrisburg, has received a new lease on life from developer Justin Heinly of Midtown Property Management, our online story reported. Local officials cut the ribbon on the renovated apartment building this week.
Harrisburg City Council weighed a plan to pay off the city’s remaining $20 million in debt all at once, our reporting found. The city administration wants to enter the year debt free, while council isn’t sure that the large payment is the best idea.
Hattie’s Bread Box Bakery opened recently in Mechanicsburg, offering homemade sourdough loaves, our magazine story reported. Owner Harriett Willis discovered the craft of bread baking during the pandemic and decided to open a micro-bakery, a rising trend.
Home sales dipped in October, but prices continued to climb in the Harrisburg area, our online story reported. Find out the number of sales and median prices for Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry counties, here.
Linglestown has several new women-owned businesses offering unique, custom shopping experiences. In our magazine story, read about what they offer, from books to wedding gowns to women’s and children’s clothing.
The Merry Merchants Holiday Market in New Cumberland will feature more than 30 local artisans and makers on Sunday, Nov. 20, our online story reported. According to event organizers, vendors will have “something for everyone,” and plenty of gift-worthy items.
North Hollow Threads, an online business, offers one-of-a-kind homemade gifts, our magazine story reported. Hershey resident Meghan Eirkson began selling her home-sewn goods during the pandemic.
“River Spirit” is a larger-than-life piece of artwork that Professor Steven Dolbin has dedicated two decades to creating, our magazine story reported. The 37-foot-long sculpture represents themes of unity, ancestry and culture.
Sara Bozich has a fun list of ways to spend the weekend in Harrisburg. Find it, here.
Seltzer’s Smokehouse Meats Outlet Store and Museum recently opened in Palmyra as a tribute to its famous Lebanon bologna, our magazine story reported. The company has a long history in the area and showcases it at the store.
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