Broad Street Market receives large donation, seeks additional ways to make up deficit

January 25, 2024 | by Maddie Gittens

Broad Street Market and Harrisburg officials accepted a check from the William Penn Social Association.

The Broad Street Market received a financial boost on Thursday from a local organization.

At a press conference, the William Penn Social Association awarded the market with a $30,000 donation that will support day-to-day operations and help fill a budget deficit.

“We’re neighbors, and all of our members love coming here,” said Brittany Brock, the association’s treasurer. “We are happy that we are able to make this contribution.”

Brock said that, every year, the association donates a portion of its proceeds from small games of chance and, this year, they decided to give all the money to the market.

According to Broad Street Market Alliance board chair Bryan Davis, the money will help fill the market’s current operational deficit, which has been an issue since the July fire in the brick market building.

Earlier this month, market management shared that revenue has been down by 70% since the fire, which closed the brick building, and that they are currently losing around $10,000 each month.

“This helps us get some stability, but doesn’t eliminate the need,” Davis said.

To close the revenue gap, the board approved raising stone building vendors’ rents by almost double, but shortly after decided to put a pause on that plan after vendors and the community pushed back.

Davis said that the board will likely revisit and discuss that plan again at their upcoming meeting on Jan. 31.

Additionally, the board is exploring alternative ways to save money and raise funding, Davis said.

Recently, they decided to temporarily cut funding for things like marketing and special events, Davis said. The city has also deferred the market’s trash and snow removal bills for the time being, and Davis hopes that utility providers will also do the same.

Additional grants and possible fundraisers would help, as well, and the board is looking into those opportunities, he said. Just last weekend, the market held a pie bake-off event and raised $1,500. Now with Thursday’s donation, Davis is hopeful.

“That money will go a long way in getting us through a really difficult time until the tent opens, then we start generating more revenue,” Davis said.

Harrisburg is constructing a temporary tent-like structure to house displaced brick-building vendors adjacent to the market. However, its opening has been continually delayed as the city struggles to find eligible contractors. Early this month, Harrisburg announced that it received a bid for electrical work. Bids for plumbing work are due Jan. 25.

Also on Thursday, the market’s Executive Director Tanis Monroy told TheBurg that he would resign from his position at the end of February. Monroy said that he is suffering from several serious medical conditions and needs to focus on his health.

Davis said that the market will soon begin the search for a new director and that he is confident that the market will continue normal operations in the meantime.

For updates on the Broad Street Market, visit the city’s website.

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Broad Street Market director to resign, cites health issues

January 25, 2024 | by Maddie Gittens

Tanis Monroy

The Broad Street Market’s top official will resign from his post.

On Thursday, Executive Director Tanis Monroy told TheBurg that he will step down at the end of February due to health complications.

“I really need to focus on my health and family,” Monroy said. “I can’t keep doing this job while my health is declining.”

Monroy, who has held the post since October 2022, said that his heart is failing and he has severe kidney issues. Over the past two months, those issues have become serious and have impacted his ability to do his job, he shared.

Over the past few months, Monory has received pushback from market vendors and community members, following the July fire in the brick market building. Community members have called for more transparency and better communication. Some even asked for the director to step down after the market decided to raise vendor rents by almost double to make up for a monthly operational deficit. The increase has since been put on hold by the Broad Street Market Alliance’s board.

However, Monroy said that, while there have been challenges at the market post-fire, his decision to leave was not influenced by them.

“I’ve been fully committed to the market,” he said. “Even with all the negative and the vendors and the community being upset, and rightfully so, it still has been a big part of my life for the last year and a half.”

Monroy told the board of his decision on Monday, and vendors were informed on Wednesday, according to board chair Bryan Davis.

According to Davis, the market will soon begin the search process for a new director and publish the job description. Once applications come in, members of the board, including vendor representatives, will go through the selection process.

In the meantime, they will consider hiring an interim director, Davis said.

Davis said that he is confident that the market will find qualified applicants and that the market will continue to operate during the search process, with support from the board.

“There’s really no doubt in my mind that the market will continue to operate,” Davis said.

Josh Longo, owner of The Cheesesteak Guy in the market, shared that he feels unsure how the market will continue to operate during the search for a new director. He’s sorry to hear of Monroy’s health issues, but feels that the situation could’ve been handled with better communication.

“I feel bad that he does have health issues,” he said. “But we need someone in that position who is here every day to make sure that this market operates as it should on a daily basis.”

Monroy’s last day as director will be Feb. 21.

“It was a very tough decision,” Monroy said. “I have a lot of love and respect for the vendors. In a lot of ways, I feel like I’m letting them down by stepping down, but I know that I have to get better.”

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Harrisburg objects to proposed Governor’s Square sale, court decision postponed

January 25, 2024 | by Maddie Gittens

Photo by Dani Fresh

While the owners of a blighted, bankrupt affordable housing development in Harrisburg zero in on a buyer, the potential sale is facing friction and delays.

On Wednesday, the city filed an objection in court against Uptown Partners’ proposed sale of the Residences at Governor’s Square, totaling more than 200 affordable rental units, to a New Jersey-based real estate company.

Additionally, the final court hearing on the sale, which was due to take place in a matter of days, has been continued to Feb. 29.

Uptown Partners filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May and has since sought a buyer for its properties, which have received hundreds of city code citations and condemnations.

Earlier this week, Uptown Partners filed a motion to sell their properties to Mount Holly, N.J.-based ANCDI, which made an offer of $9.6 million at a Jan. 10 auction. The company also identified 2087 Market Street LLC, which offered $9.5 million, as a backup buyer.

However, the city and the Harrisburg Redevelopment Authority, in a joint filing, have objected, questioning whether ANCDI would be able to take on the purchase and needed rehabilitation.

The city and HRA’s document states that the purchase of Governor’s Square will require significant renovations and relocation of residents during renovations. And because Governor’s Square has a multi-million-dollar U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) loan tied to it—awarded to fund past renovations—and relies on federally funded Section 8 housing vouchers, a buyer must operate under HUD guidelines and comply with federal procurement practices when issuing contracts.

According to a statement in the city’s objection, “Neither the ‘Winning Bidder’ or the ‘Backup Bidder’ demonstrated any ability to successfully operate in the mandatory federal framework at play here.”

On Tuesday, community members Monique Bryant, Anita Hall and Deborah Taylor also filed an objection to the sale motion through their attorney, a lawyer with the Community Justice Project, a nonprofit legal assistance firm for low-income residents. Two of those objectors hold tenant leases at Governor’s Square.

Similar to the city, their filing stated that ANCDI “has no HUD property subsidized housing experience whatsoever.”

Additionally, they objected to the language in the motion stating that Governor’s Square should be sold “free and clear of all liens, claims, encumbrances and other interests.” The objectors stated that the wording may allow the property to be sold free of and violate restrictive covenants that currently require the units to remain affordable and may allow Governor’s Square to be sold free of current tenant leases.

According to the sale motion filed by Uptown Partners, ANCDI provided proof of funds to close and renovate the properties.

Also, in a narrative by ANCDI owner Charles Howard, which was attached to the objection documents, the company has “decades of experience” working with tenants with housing choice vouchers.

Prior to the auction, city and HRA staff and officials interviewed both ANCDI and Woda Cooper Companies, an Ohio-based affordable housing provider that also bid on Governor’s Square, according to court documents. Both companies had made offers before the auction.

In December, the city and HRA told Uptown Partners that they would approve of Woda Cooper as the buyer, according to the filing. Woda Cooper made an offer of $9.1 million but was not selected by the owner.

The city is now asking that the court “conduct a rigorous examination of the buyer’s finances, operational experience, and future intention to comply with the myriad of laws that affect low income housing,” according to its filing.

Harrisburg also requested to see a proposed deed showing HUD approval, a commitment that the buyer will maintain Governor’s Square as affordable housing and a proposed agreement of sale, among other documents.

A final bankruptcy court hearing to approve a buyer is now slated for Feb. 29 in the in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

January 25, 2024 | by Sara Bozich

Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!

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For something new: Grand opening of Nesta Hemp Shop in downtown Harrisburg! Worth noting: HU Presents is back with JOSEPH at XL Live on Friday; new winter menu launching at Home 231 Things on my agenda this weekend: Wine dinner tonight; Joseph Friday; quiet weekend (I hope)

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William Penn task force recommends restoring, using building for career training

January 24, 2024 | by Maddie Gittens

William Penn

The William Penn building should be preserved and returned to educational use, says a task force formed to suggest a path forward for the blighted structure.

On Tuesday, Harrisburg School District officials heard recommendations from the 25-member task force, the culmination of several months of meetings that included presentations from groups interested in redeveloping the property.

The task force of residents, local officials and community members was formed in September as a way for the district to gather input on the fate of William Penn. Several months earlier, Receiver Dr. Lori Suski approved the demolition of the building, but halted that plan when the public pushed back.

After wrapping up its meetings last week, the task force made its final suggestions to Suski on Tuesday, advocating for retaining and strategically utilizing the property.

The task force’s top recommendation was to use William Penn to house a career and technical education program for district students, shared Sheila Dow-Ford, a facilitator for the task force.

“They want to see a skilled workforce,” Dow-Ford said. “Everyone wants viable employment for each and every student in Harrisburg as a goal. There must be career pathways.”

This could include training students for healthcare careers, as well as for first responder careers, as the group weighed a proposal from the Harrisburg Fire Bureau to create an emergency services and public education facility.

Additionally, the task force favored ideas like creating affordable housing for seniors and using outdoor space for sports fields for students.

The task force crafted its recommendations after hearing a handful of proposals from local businesses and organizations. Some presentations that the group ultimately did not draw from to make its recommendation included constructing a sports arena, an outpatient medical facility and market-rate housing.

In the end, Suski will need to make a decision on what to do with the building and how the district will financially support any construction project.

Suski approved, earlier this month, a contract with the Gordian Group to clean out debris and asbestos from the building. She also reversed her prior decision to contract with the Gordian Group to demolish the entire building. However, she shared at last week’s task force meeting that a partial demolition may still be an option.

“Do I believe that there are funding streams out there that would enable us to rehabilitate some portion of that building? Yes,” she said. “The entire building as it exists? That may be a stretch.”

Suski said that the district has received estimates that range from $50 million to $90 million to rehab the entire building. She’s also seen estimates proposing that the cost would drop to $20 million if only one-third of the building were saved.

Suski shared previously that she’s also concerned about the long-term sustainability of the facility and any programs that have been created.

“It’s not just about rehabbing a building,” she said. “You’ve got to be able to keep the lights on. Where are we going to generate the additional revenue to sustain that?”

In the meantime, the district will construct a fence along the front of the building to protect the public from falling debris. The Gordian Group also will clean out and secure a portion of the building that was damaged by an arson fire several weeks ago.

Security will be onsite 24/7 at William Penn through St. Moritz Security Services, at a cost to the district of $1,200 a day.

At last week’s task force meeting, Suski said that the district’s next step will be finding funds to support a potential building reuse project. Ultimately, she will make the decision about its future.

“Do I believe that we can fund a project that is going to give us many of the things that you would like to see? I believe that,” she said. “I am going to do everything I can to try to make that happen, but it’s not going to happen overnight.”

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PennDOT proposes safety improvements to Lemoyne bottleneck, seeks public input

January 24, 2024 | by Maddie Gittens

Proposed project site highlighted. Image courtesy of PennDOT.

PennDOT is asking the public for input on an upcoming multimodal-focused project.

Planned construction on the Lemoyne bottleneck, a section of the road just off the Market Street Bridge, will be up for discussion at a PennDOT open house on Monday, Jan. 29.

The project will expand on the state’s project to rehab the Market Street Bridge, bringing safety improvements to the Market Street corridor, between the bridge and S. 3rd Street.

According to PennDOT, the project is aimed at enhancing mobility and safety for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists in a high traffic volume area.

PennDOT identified issues in the corridor such as a curved roadway alignment, limited sight distance, inconsistent or nonexistent shoulder widths and narrow sidewalks in poor condition.

Engineers are currently weighing three plans to address these issues.

PennDOT has included in the proposals road reconfigurations and potentially reducing eastbound lanes. Engineers are also considering widening the road in certain areas to provide for larger shoulders and increased sight distance. The project may also include pavement resurfacing, new curbing, ramps and sidewalks, modifying crosswalks, upgrading traffic signals and lighting, and relocating fixed objects or improving protection to mitigate crashes.

Construction would take place on a .4-mile stretch of the roadway.

The open house will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Lemoyne Municipal Building, 510 Herman Ave., Lemoyne. Project engineers will present their proposals, accept input from community members and answer questions.

Additionally, the public can view the plans and comment on the project on PennDOT’s website from Jan. 24 through Feb. 29.

PennDOT anticipates beginning work during the 2026 construction season, following the approval process.

The project documents can be made available in alternative languages or formats by contacting Mark Malhenzie, project manager, at 717-787-5080, or by email at [email protected].

For more information, visit PennDOT’s website.

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A buyer identified for bankrupt Governor’s Square development

January 23, 2024 | by Maddie Gittens

Photo by Dani Fresh

A blighted and bankrupt affordable housing development in Harrisburg may soon be under new ownership.

Uptown Partners, the owner of the Residences at Governor’s Square, has identified a potential buyer for its 200-plus rental units.

According to court documents filed late last week, the owner identified New Jersey-based real estate company ANCDI as the proposed buyer. The company made an offer of $9.6 million at a Jan. 10 auction.

Uptown Partners filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and, for months, has sought out a buyer for the beleaguered properties in the area near Maclay Street and N. 5th Street, which have received hundreds of city code citations and condemnations over the past several years.

ANCDI’s bid would also include payment of all real taxes, payments in lien of real estate taxes, water, trash and sewer bills and payment of a 5% buyer’s premium.

The buyer would also assume about $8.9 million in debt from a loan that was awarded to the owner from the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development, through the Harrisburg Redevelopment Authority.

ANCDI provided proof of funds to close and proof of additional funds to renovate, repair and make improvements at Governor’s Square, according to the documents.

While Hilco Real Estate Sales, which was employed by Uptown Partners to find a buyer, initially received five offers for the property, only three made bids during the auction. In addition to ANCDI, 2087 Market Street LLC offered $9.5 million for Governor’s Square and Woda Cooper Companies, an Ohio-based affordable housing provider, offered $9.1 million.

2087 Market Street LLC was selected as the backup buyer.

Neither ANCDI nor 2087 Market Street LLC could be immediately reached for comment.

On Tuesday, an attorney with the Community Justice Project, a nonprofit legal assistance firm for low-income residents, filed an objection to the sale motion, on behalf of three people, Monique Bryant, Anita Hall and Deborah Taylor, two of whom hold tenant leases at Governor’s Square.

In the filing, they objected to the language in the motion that states that the property should be sold “free and clear of all liens, claims, encumbrances and other interests.” This wording, the filing says, may allow the property to be sold free of and violate restrictive covenants that currently require the units to remain affordable. The objection also states that the language may allow Governor’s Square to be sold free of current tenant leases.

The objectors also oppose the sale to ANCDI, stating that the company “has no HUD property subsidized housing experience whatsoever.”

However, according to a narrative by ANCDI owner Charles Howard, which was attached to the objection documents, the company has “decades of experience” working with tenants with housing choice vouchers.

He also stated in the document, signed on Nov. 28, that there is no plan to change existing use, requiring any changes to deed restrictions.

Howard also explained in the narrative that ANCDI would own and operate Governor’s Square and would not use a third-party management company.

“I look forward to working with you and building a neighborhood worthy of the name Governor’s Square,” he said in the document. “I believe the public investments on 6th Street can be matched with our private investment and sweat equity building a fantastic future for Harrisburg.”

Uptown Partners also previously filed a motion to sell four of its units to Homeland Center in Harrisburg. The center, located on N. 6^th Street would obtain four units near its building on the 500-block of Peffer Street. According to a previous filing, Homeland was given a right of first refusal to purchase the properties for $1 as part of a tri-party agreement formed with Uptown Partners and the Redevelopment Authority in 2006.

A final bankruptcy court hearing to approve a buyer is slated for Jan. 30 in the in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

According to the court documents, closing on the sale within 20 days of the Jan. 19 filing.

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Historic preservation priorities announced for 2024, William Penn tops list

January 23, 2024 | by Lawrance Binda

William Penn High School (illustration: Rich Hauck)

A Harrisburg school building tops a list of local “preservation priorities,” as an area historic preservation group has unveiled its annual list.

On Monday night, Historic Harrisburg Association (HHA) detailed its list of endangered historic structures in the greater Harrisburg area.

“By compiling this list and publicizing it, it has played a very significant role in encouraging these important properties to be preserved,” said David Morrison, HHA’s executive director, reflecting on past efforts.

In an hour-long presentation, HHA board President Jeb Stuart outlined the group’s priorities for 2024, with the former William Penn High School topping the list of preservation priorities.

Last year, the Harrisburg School District proposed demolishing the century-old school, which has been vacant and deteriorating for over a decade. That proposal met pushback from the community and alumni, resulting in the appointment of a task force to weigh other options for the building and property. Those options are due to be presented imminently to district officials.

“There is agreement that the property can be saved and should be saved,” said Morrison, who sits on the task force. “I think there’s a good chance that a good outcome will result from this effort.”

The sprawling Harrisburg State Hospital complex, located mostly in Susquehanna Township, was second on the list. The commonwealth had been trying to sell the property, with Dauphin County as a proposed buyer, but that deal later fell through.

The Broad Street Market takes the third spot on the list. Last year, a fire devastated the market’s 150-year-old brick building, which has been shuttered since. The older stone building remains open, but reconstruction has not yet commenced on the brick building’s restoration, which could take years.

“We hope to work very closely with the city and with the Pennsylvania Historical Museum Commission in making sure, to the extent possible, that this [fire-ravaged] section of the brick building will be rebuilt as it was,” Stuart said.

The fourth “preservation priority” was the former Camp Curtin Memorial Mitchell UMC Church. In 2021, a local developer purchased the church from the Susquehanna United Methodist Conference, proposing to redevelop it into housing. That project didn’t occur and, just last month, the church was sold to a Lancaster-based congregation called Ministry Int IPDA.

HHA listed two vacant Harrisburg firehouses as the fifth “preservation priority.” Sale of the Riverside Firehouse has been in limbo for years, as it sits on two different property parcels that have not yet been consolidated. Likewise, the Paxton Firehouse in Shipoke has long been empty, despite an attempt two years ago to turn it into a facility serving the homeless population.

HHA’s top-five preservation priorities differ significantly from last year’s when the Market Street Bridge topped the list, followed by Balsley House, a dilapidated, Federal-style building in downtown Harrisburg.

Moreover, HHA put about two-dozen buildings and structures on its “watch list,” meaning they’re historic properties of concern. These include the Market Street Bridge, Balsley House, Prospect Hill Cemetery Gatehouse, Zembo Shrine Center, the Walnut Street Bridge, Grace United Methodist Church, former Coca-Cola bottling works and several Front Street mansions, among others.

Balsley House

HHA’s 2024 “Preservation Priorities” was drafted by the organization’s preservation committee and still must be approved by the full board.

“When we publicize [these properties], sometimes it spurs the owner into doing something about it. Sometimes, it spurs somebody to look into purchasing the property,” Morrison said. “So, it’s a very effective tool for promoting historic preservation.”

You can watch Historic Harrisburg Association’s “Preservation Priorities” presentation on their Facebook page. The video also will be posted on their website.

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

January 19, 2024 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

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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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

January 18, 2024 | by Sara Bozich

Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!

What you’ll find ⤵️

For something new: Dave’s Hot Chicken opens Friday Worth noting: Friday is 3rd in the Burg!! Explore Harrisburg — from downtown through Midtown! Things on my agenda this weekend: SoMa Pop-Ups tonight and tomorrow for 3rd in the Burg!

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Thursday

- Dry January Pop-up in SoMa! with Home 231
- Celebration Sip ‘n Shop at Carriage House Boutique
- Free Music Bingo at Appalachian Brewing Company – Harrisburg
- Music with Lil Brother Band at Boneshire Brew Works
- Jerry Joseph @ XL Live
- First Squeeze Weekend @ Tröegs Brewery
- Blacklisted poets of Harrisburg 8-10pm no cover at HMAC

Friday

- 3rd in the Burg!
- Dry January Pop-up in SoMa | 3rd in the Burg with Home 231
- SOUND@FOUND
- 3rd in the Burg Corona Extra-vaganza at El Sol
- Figuratively Speaking Reception at Art Association of Harrisburg
- The Big Lebowski | 3rd in the Burg Movie Night at Midtown Cinema
- 3rd in the Burg: Name That Tune Musical Trivia at Brownstone Lounge
- Amy Jo Burns with Kimi Cunningham Grant: Mercury at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- Megan and Dave at Hemauer Brewing Co.
- Celebration Sip ‘n Shop at Carriage House Boutique
- GRATEFUL DUB with special guests… ROOTS OF CREATION at XL Live
- Friday Night Live: Derek Henry at Wolf Brewing Co.
- CASA Mid-Year Film Festival at West Shore Theatre
- Strangest of Places at Grotto Pub
- First Squeeze Weekend @ Tröegs Brewery
- Girlfriend In A Coma tribute to Morrissey with The Thompson Triplets at Mickeys Black Box
- Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None at Oyster Mill Playhouse
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2
- Jill Barber at HMAC

Saturday

- Project FeederWatch: Birds and Beverages at Kings Gap Environmental Education Center
- First Squeeze Weekend @ Tröegs Brewery
- The Great Broad Street Bake-Off
- Rivers & Bjorn Jacobsen with Robin Chambers at West Shore Theatre
- The Brewer’s Table: A Culinary Journey at The Beerded Goat Brewing Co.
- Funktion Band at Hollywood Casino Grantville
- SUNSQUABI 2024 TOUR at XL Live
- Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None at Oyster Mill Playhouse
- Tales from Ancient Greece at Gamut Theatre Group
- Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra American Diva
- Distillery Tour at Midstate Distillery
- Elvis Birthday Bash with Mike Albert & Scot Bruce at American Music Theatre
- Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2
- Ales on the Rails: A Taste of Winter
- Brewery Tours: York City Walking Tour
- Brewery Tours: Cruise York County
- Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walking Tour
- Steal Your Face and Cumberland Honey at HMAC-Stage on Herr

Sunday

- First Squeeze Weekend @ Tröegs Brewery
- Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None at Oyster Mill Playhouse
- Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra America Diva
- Live Music with Brunch: Tommy B at Wolf Brewing Co.
- Mike Albert’s Elvis Gospel Show featuring The Stamps Quartet at American Music Theatre

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