How are we almost at the end of February already? If this month has flown by for you, take a minute to rewind and catch up on some of our recent news and features, below.
Bob’s Art Blog highlighted local art salons and previewed upcoming artsy events in the Harrisburg area, here.
Book Bar recently opened in Palmyra in a former hardware store, our magazine story reported. The shop offers books and coffee drinks and serves as a place for community members to meet.
Boiling Springs has a significant history as a stop on the Underground Railroad, as abolitionist Daniel Kaufman helped shelter freedom seekers, our magazine story reported. The Cumberland County Historical Society shares this history on its walking tour.
Families can find fun ways to spend the long winter nights, says our magazine story. Our writer shares her own family’s experience creating themed movie nights.
The Harrisburg Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will host a unique opportunity for families to learn about the musical instrument, our online story reported. Organist Vincent Ryan will walk participants through constructing a small pipe organ and playing it.
“I’m Still Here” tells the story of a family living in Brazil under dictatorship and finding joy amidst the challenge. Find out more about the film, which is playing at Midtown Cinema this month, here.
Midtown Fit is the neighborhood’s newest group exercise studio. In our magazine story, find out about the owner’s own fitness journey and how he hopes to inspire others on theirs.
Sara Bozich’s Weekend Roundup is your guide to fun events around the Harrisburg area. Find it, here.
SCC Tattoos will open in downtown Harrisburg’s SoMa neighborhood in early March, our online story reported. Owner Dre Ceja hopes to create a space for all customers to feel welcome.
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