Harrisburg City Council approved the 2023 budget at their legislative session on Tuesday.
It was a wintry, icy end to the week, but it looks like the sun will come out for the weekend in Harrisburg. Check out 3rd in the Burg tonight and enjoy the city’s music, art and food. Before heading out, catch up on this week’s local news, below.
Applications for a new Harrisburg City Council member will open in January, our online story reported. Council plans to select a new seventh member to fill Dave Madsen’s seat as he transitions off council and into a new state representative position.
Bob’s Art Blog highlights Carlisle artist Carrie Breschi and her “I’m Fine” project, which explores the topic of mental illness. Writer Bob also discusses other happenings in the local art world.
Christmas is coming, and we have a list of gift ideas for the nerd in your life. In our magazine story, find suggestions from board games to comic books to blacksmithing classes.
Gettysburg is the perfect place to finish up your holiday shopping, our magazine story reported. From its many shops and restaurants to its walkability and historic charm, the nearby town makes the perfect day trip from Harrisburg.
Harrisburg City Council passed its 2023 budget this week, our reporting found. The $74.9 million spending plan includes investments in public safety and infrastructure.
The Harrisburg Police Bureau was awarded over $3.3 million in grants from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, our online story reported. The grant funds will go towards crime prevention efforts, including hiring more staff and purchasing equipment.
Home sales declined in the Harrisburg area in November, but prices rose this month, our online story reported. For the three-county region, home sales totaled 616 units compared to 724 in November 2021, and the median price rose to $255,000 from $231,000.
HU Presents this week announced several upcoming concerts planned for Harrisburg in the new year. In our story, find out which bands are headed this way.
Liatra Sage loves all things kitschy for the Christmas season, our magazine story reported. The York business owner creates and sells colorful, vintage wreaths, while also operating a booth at American Daydream Antiques & Miscellanea.
Midtown Cinema this month is showing “The Inspection,” a film based on the true story of a queer Black man who joins the Marines. Read what our movie reviewer has to say about it, here.
Sara Bozich has plenty of holiday-themed events to add to your weekend plans. Find them, here.
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