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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Young Professionals of Color is one group where Harrisburg newcomers have found social connections and friendships.

If you have cabin fever, we have the cure. Pick up our January issue and try your hand at one of our puzzles. We have plenty of online distractions, too, including a full week of news and features, which we’ve compiled right here.

Breadcoin is a new option in the Harrisburg area to help the food insecure, says our magazine feature. A bonus: it also helps support area businesses and the community as a whole.

Broad Street Market has organized a bakeoff in the hopes of raising necessary funds, according to our online story. You can show your support for the market during the Saturday event.

Flexibility is increasingly identified as a key to good health. Our magazine feature stretches out the benefits, with our reporter sampling a few area programs.

Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra is featuring the Dali Quartet next month, as it diversifies its Masterworks series, says our magazine story.

A hearty pasta dish may be just the recipe for a cold winter night. Our food writer suggests a relatively simple meal, with added zing from a very small fish.

Home sales and prices in the Harrisburg area were generally in line with a year ago, our online story reported. Click here for the latest data.

Making friends can be tough, especially for adults who find themselves in a new city. In Harrisburg, numerous groups fill the gap, helping to make connections for the many newcomers here, says our magazine story.

Nutritious eating may be among your New Year’s resolutions. If so, a local company, Clean Eatz, makes it easy and convenient, according to our recent magazine feature.

Sara Bozich has her usual long list of local events for the weekend. Check out her Weekend Roundup for a warm place for good food, drink and entertainment.

Smith Fine Art & Fine Custom Framing is a local landmark that supports area artists and offers great framing services. Learn about their lengthy history in the Harrisburg area and their continuing mission in our magazine story.

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