Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams presented the city’s proposed 2024 budget at a council meeting
Our December issue of the magazine dropped this week and between our holiday-themed stories and artwork, you’ll be ready to start the Christmas countdown. Make sure to grab a copy after catching up on our local news from this week, below.
Bob’s Art Blog discusses the newest exhibit at The Millworks and lists must-visit local galleries around central PA for holiday shopping. Click here to read.
December is here, prompting our publisher to reflect on the year at TheBurg. Click here to read his publisher’s note.
Emily Drobnock has exceeded her longtime dream, having opened not only one, but three boutiques in the past several years, our magazine story reported. Knock Knock Boutique, which has locations in Elizabethtown and Hershey, and Bella Sera Boutique in Hershey, offer jewelry, clothing and gifts.
Harrisburg posted a notice urging people living in Riverfront Park to move their belongings, our reporting found. According to the city, the increase in homeless encampments in the park has created a sanitation issue, though encampment occupants say they have nowhere to go.
JoJo’s Barbershop is slated to open in downtown Harrisburg’s SoMa neighborhood, our online story reported. The shop will provide washes and cuts to men, women and children, as well as specialty services including coloring, undercuts and hair design.
Mayor Wanda Williams presented Harrisburg’s proposed 2024 budget at a City Council meeting on Tuesday, our online story reported. The $109.4 million proposed budget does not include a tax hike, but would raise residents’ monthly trash bills.
Notable December events kick off this weekend in Harrisburg with plenty of holiday-themed activities. For an even longer list of happenings, click here.
Pal’s Apparel, a Harrisburg menswear store, remained open after owner Moe Rammouni suddenly passed away in June, our magazine story reported. Rammouni’s family and friends are not only keeping the doors open, but are continuing to grow the business to honor the owner’s legacy.
Sara Bozich has a list of winter and holiday-themed activities for your weekend in the Harrisburg area. Find them all, here.
Seven Democrats are hoping to be the party’s nominee next year to represent the 10th congressional district. In his column, our publisher shares how he believes that the winner will be whoever out-hustles the rest of the field.
Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania announced William Habacivch as its new executive director, our online story reported. Habacivch, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, replaces Jordan Ames, who left the position in August.
Ward of Health, a former Broad Street Market vendor, is opening a new restaurant location in downtown Harrisburg, our online story reported. The shop will offer plant-based breakfast and lunch options.
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