Harrisburg Treasurer Dan Miller at a press conference on Monday
Happy Holidays from us at TheBurg! We hope you enjoy quality time spent with family and friends. Before you jump into the festivities, get up to speed on this week’s local news coverage.
DaisyAge recently opened in downtown Camp Hill as a modern-meets-vintage boutique, our magazine story reported. Owner Sandra Sharp has been collecting clothes for decades, and now she shares her unique finds with customers.
Governor’s Square’s future plans will remain in limbo as owner Uptown Partners will continue to weigh offers on the sale of its affordable housing development, our online story reported. The bankruptcy court has delayed the final hearing on the sale until Jan. 30.
Harrisburg City Council approved a 2024 general fund budget without a tax hike, our online story reported. City administration also shared how inflation and the impacts of COVID affected the budget.
Harrisburg Treasurer Dan Miller held a press conference to state his opposition to the city’s plan to raise residents’ trash rates, our online story reported. City officials responded to his comments, defending the bill hike.
The Homeland Center in Harrisburg made some discoveries about its history during the process of creating its 2024 calendar fundraiser. In our magazine story, read about the local women and city churches that founded the center.
New Year’s Eve celebrations will take place in downtown Harrisburg with music, fireworks, kids’ activities and a strawberry drop, our online story reported.
Open Stage’s productions of “Who’s Holiday!” and “A Christmas Carol” have become staples for central Pa. audiences. In our magazine story, hear from the two lead actors of the shows.
Professional Santa Clauses in the Harrisburg area share what it’s like to be the star of the season. In our magazine story, hear from a few local Mr. Clauses on what their jolly jobs are like.
Rosemary remembers a meal of oysters that she had during a family trip to Williamsburg, Va., years ago. She recreates that dish for Christmas Eve this year. Find the recipe, here.
Sara Bozich has pulled together all of this weekend’s last-chance holiday activities. Find all of the festivities, here.
State Rep. Dave Madsen announced his candidacy for a second term for 104th legislative district in Harrisburg, our online story reported. Madsen was first elected to the state House of Representatives in 2022.
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