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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

CASA “Giving Tree” lighting ceremony in Linglestown

This week in Harrisburg we covered everything from milkshake announcements to art to city government happenings. If you missed any of our coverage, you can find it, below.

Bethesda Mission will hold its annual Christmas at Italian Lake Festival on Dec. 14, our online story reported. The event will serve as a fundraiser for the mission and includes live music, food trucks, Santa and more.

Bob’s Art Blog spotlights the perfect local galleries to visit to find one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts for those on your list. Check out his suggestions, here.

December’s Community Corner features special holiday events taking place around Harrisburg. For even more local festivities, check out our Happenings section.

Harrisburg announced its new communications director, after a few months of vacancy, our online story reported. Mischelle Moyer will take the role, bringing two decades of experience in the field, according to the city.

Historic Harrisburg Association is holding its annual Candlelight House Tour on Dec. 8, our magazine story reported. Attendees can view homes in Bellevue Park, Uptown and the Capitol district.

Linglestown Area Civic Association and Dauphin County Court Appointed Special Advocate Program joined together to light the CASA “Giving Tree,” our online story reported. At the same time, CASA also launched its 2024 “Giving Tree” fundraising campaign.

Musical Notes highlights festive live music performances happening this month in the Harrisburg area. Take a look, here.

The PA Dairymen’s Association this week announced its new mint milkshake flavor for the year, our online story reported. The news comes with just a month left until the 2025 PA Farm Show, where plenty of shakes will be served.

Our publisher, in his column, chews on the question: Is news worth paying for? He talks to the owner of a new local news site to get his take on the question.

Sara Bozich’s Weekend Roundup is decked out with local holiday happenings, here.

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