Muralist Katie Trainer works on a window at Bacco Pizzeria and Wine Bar.
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Amma Jo, a boutique store, will reopen in Strawberry Square downtown on Dec. 4, our online story reported.
Bella Sicilia Bakery & Deli is a new Italian restaurant scene offering authentic tastes of Sicily and Italy, right in Camp Hill, according to our magazine story.
Capital Region Water announced Harrisburg residents will pay about 6% more for water and sewer next year, our online story reported.
December issue of TheBurg dropped last week, and our publisher welcomes readers to our annual issue focused on holiday fun. He even hints that a gift of Burg merch might be the perfect stocking stuffer.
Downtown Harrisburg is covered in festive, holiday window paintings thanks to artist Katie Trainer, our online story reported. Harrisburg and the DID collaborated to provide the paintings to business owners at no cost.
“Emmett Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas,” new from Open Stage, is a family-friendly show worth seeing this holiday season, says our reviewer. The show runs Nov. 22-Dec. 23.
Governor Dick Park and Tower allows a person to time travel in Mount Gretna, according to our arts writer Bob in his magazine story.
Harrisburg City Council this week pitched a $127.4 million budget for its operations next year, our online story reported. The budget included a proposed $20,000 raise for the mayor, a post which has not seen a raise in 20 years.
Harrisburg parks are in the midst of major renovations and upgrades, thanks to a $13 million grant that the city must use before year-end, our online story reported. The upgrades span four parks.
Harrisburg School District will start outsourcing its payroll operations to a third party, our online story reported. The board also cast votes concerning Hill Farm’s management and John Harris’s spring musical.
Peacock Alley Boutique and Collective is a new consignment shop in New Cumberland that grew from a close friendship, our magazine story reported.
Sara Bozich has a full list of things to do this holiday weekend, including holiday markets and Christmas light shows. Find her compiled list here.
Strawberry Square will host various musical groups during lunchtime this holiday season, our online story reported. The musical performances are free to attend and will take place on the UPMC stage.
Susquehanna Art Museum is celebrating a decade in its permanent home on N. 3rd Street in Midtown with a celebratory exhibit, our online story reported. The exhibition is open Dec. 3 — Feb 15.
Uber rides are offered free through Nov. 29 through a renewed Sober Ride Home program, our online story reported.
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