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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding (left) announced details of the 2023 farm show.

The first week of 2023 has come to a close in Harrisburg, and we have the new year’s news for you, listed and linked, below.

For Austin Qualls, owner of Rogue Sol Training, exercise became a way for him to combat mental health struggles, our magazine story reported. He now helps others with their fitness journey through his Harrisburg gym.

Concerts have already kicked off for the month of January. In our column, find out which bands and artists will take the stage in the Harrisburg area this month.

Dauphin County commissioners Chad Saylor and Chair Mike Pries announced that they would run for re-election, our online story reported. The Republican commissioners will seek nominations for four-year terms.

Harrisburg’s engineering department will soon have a new top official, our reporting found. After a year without an in-house city engineer, Harrisburg hired Michael Yeosock to fill the position.

The Harrisburg Police Bureau swore in 11 new officers on Thursday, our online story reported. The officers are part of one of the bureau’s largest new classes in recent years.

Harrisburg was ranked among the best cities for retirement, and we wanted to find out why. In our magazine story, hear from local retirees on why the city outranks the more traditional retirement locations.

The PA Farm Show returns to Harrisburg this weekend with food, animals, vendors and exhibits, our online story reported. Officials expect this year’s attendance to be back to normal, as the past few years were impacted heavily by the pandemic.

Sara Bozich has lots of fun ways to spend your weekend in Harrisburg. Find them all, here.

Tamara Boutique will open for business in downtown Harrisburg this month, our online story reported. The shop will be located at 17 S. 3rd St. and will offer women’s clothing and accessories.

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