Kids took pictures with Santa at the Holiday Youth Health Fair on Wednesday.
As we inch closer to the holidays, make sure you check out all of our cheery stories and happenings in the December issue of the magazine. Additionally, we have plenty of news from the week for you to catch up on, below.
Broad Street Market’s opening of its temporary structure is delayed until 2024 as Harrisburg has struggled to find contractors to complete plumbing and electrical work, our online story reported. The city has widened its search, using a public platform to receive bids on the construction.
Choral groups in the Harrisburg area are performing plenty of concerts this December. In our magazine story, read about all of the musical offerings this month and how they may provide an escape from the holiday bustle.
At a City Council meeting, Harrisburg residents expressed opposition to the city’s notice that those living in Riverfront Park must move, our online story reported. Mayor Wanda Williams, who was at the meeting, said that while the city does have to move them due to sanitation issues, they are working with local service providers to assist those in need.
Concert tickets are the perfect gift to give to a friend or yourself this holiday season. Our live music columnist has a roundup of the best shows coming to the area this month.
“Fallen Leaves” will show at Midtown Cinema this month, depicting a love story—we think. Our movie reviewer was not a big fan of the film. Read her thoughts, here.
Harrisburg created a webpage to share updates on the Broad Street Market rebuild and temporary structure construction, our online story reported.
A Holiday Youth Health Fair, held by state Rep. Patty Kim and Latino Connection, provided families with access to wellness resources, our online story reported. Several hundred people attended the fair at the Allison Hill Community Center on Wednesday.
The PA Dairymen’s Association announced that they will offer a new salted caramel milkshake flavor at the 2024 PA Farm Show. In our online story, find out where you can sample the new treat this month.
Sara Bozich has found all the best events taking place this weekend in Harrisburg. Find them all, here.
Ukrainians have come to central Pa. over the past year to escape war back home. In our magazine story, read about the challenges many have faced and about one organization working to help.
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