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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Got Jerk Island Grill and Juice Bar opened this week at 1313 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg.

Just like that, 2023 has come to an end. We are thankful for a great year and look forward to continuing to cover news and share stories in Harrisburg in 2024. Enjoy the last bit of news from the year, below, and we will see you after the strawberry drops!

TheBurg’s January issue of the magazine just dropped, featuring health and wellness stories for the new year. Find a copy at one of our distribution locations or read online.

Got Jerk Island Grill and Juice Bar opened this week in Harrisburg, our online story reported. The restaurant offers authentic Jamaican cuisine, giving patrons a taste of Chef Kenny Henny’s native country.

Harrisburg’s top 10 news stories from 2023, according to our publisher, covered everything from city debt payoffs to homelessness to infrastructure and building projects. Click here for a recap of the biggest local stories of the year.

Harrisburg Board Game Day brings hobby enthusiasts to the state’s capital annually, our magazine story reported. The event organizer hopes that it brings people together over a shared hobby and introduces people to the city.

January events will soon kick off in the Harrisburg area. Find out all of the best ways to start off the new year, in our Community Corner and Happenings sections.

Our most-read online news stories from the year included features on small businesses, events and even a few tragedies. Find out what made the list, here.

Our publisher highlights the 15th anniversary of TheBurg and how it has grown over the years. He shares what makes TheBurg unique, in his January Publisher’s Note.

 

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