“Come Back to the Movies”: This year’s Jewish Film Festival offers a blend of live, virtual elements

April 29, 2022 | by Barbara Trainin Blank

“Persian Lessons”

One by one, in-person events have been returning to our lives.

This is great news for fans of one of our area’s most-anticipated annual celebrations—the Edward S. Finkelstein Harrisburg Jewish Film Festival. After two years of being virtual-only, the festival will feature dual formats this year.

“The festival will be a hybrid of live and virtual screenings to accommodate everyone eager to get back to the theater, as well as the many who are not yet ready to do so,” explained Julie Sherman, festival chair.

This year, the festival comprises Israeli, American, Canadian and European films— documentaries, dramas and one comedy. In-person screenings will take place at both Midtown Cinema and the Harrisburg Jewish Community Center (JCC).

Opening night is May 19 at the JCC, when the first two episodes of an Israeli television miniseries, “The New Jew,” will be screened. The final two episodes will screen at the JCC a week later, on May 26.Both JCC events will be followed by dessert receptions.

“The series was made to try to explain to Israelis what American Jews were all about,” said Sherman. “It’s light-hearted, but fascinating, because in this country we express our ‘Jewishness’ in a wide variety of ways.”

Five films will screen at Midtown Cinema over the weekend of May 21 to 22. Among them are “Image of Victory,” a drama based on a desert battle during Israel’s War of Independence, and “A Lullaby for the Valley,” a documentary about an Israeli artist who paints huge canvases of the views outside his studio.

“We chose these pictures for live screenings because the vistas are so beautiful,” Sherman said. “You really can’t appreciate them on a laptop or phone.”

For live screenings at both venues, proof of vaccination and photo ID are required. Masks are encouraged.

Throughout the festival, from May 19 through June 1, eight additional films will be available virtually only, and all but one of the pictures that are screened live will also be available virtually after their live screenings are over.

The one exception is this season’s Book Club Film, “Gentleman’s Agreement,” the 1947 Academy Award-winning drama based on a best-selling novel of the same name by Laura Z. Hobson, which will screen once only, at Midtown Cinema. The movie stars Gregory Peck as a newspaper journalist who poses as a Jew to expose anti-Semitism in New York City and affluent communities in neighboring Connecticut after World War II.

“The film is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, and while it does not pack quite the same wallop as it did upon its release, its subject matter is as timely now as ever,” Sherman said.

Other films include “Marry Me However,” about gay men in the Orthodox Jewish community who have chosen to meet the dictates of Jewish law through marriage and having children at the expense of their true selves; “Persian Lessons,” about a young Belgian who is sent to a concentration camp and narrowly avoids execution by swearing to the guard that he isn’t Jewish, but Persian; and “Plan A,” a thriller based on the true story of a post-WWII group of Jewish vigilantes who vowed to kill one German citizen for every Jew killed in the war.

Three documentaries, all available virtually, focus on people who have had a broad impact on society: Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin, billionaire philanthropist George Soros and comedian and mental health spokesman Howie Mandel.

Sherman acknowledged that the pandemic has changed festival patrons’ viewing habits.

“Our audience got used to watching movies at home, at their leisure, anytime,” she said. “They like it. So, we’ll probably never again have an all-in-person festival. There will always be some kind of virtual component. But we’ve got to get everyone back to the theater!”

Sherman fears that, due to the pandemic, moviegoers have lost the important communal experience of seeing a film together.

“Until people come back, they won’t know what they’ve been missing,” she said. “So all I can say is, please come back to the movies.”

For more information, including ticketing information and a full movie slate, visit www.hbgjff.com.

Pick Your Format

This year, the Edward S. Finkelstein Harrisburg Jewish Film Festival will take place both live and virtually. Live events include:

“The New Jew” (episodes 1 & 2)
Thursday, May 19, 7 p.m.
Harrisburg Jewish Community Center
3301 N. Front St., Harrisburg
Dessert reception follows.

“Love and Mazel Tov”
Saturday, May 21, 8:45 p.m.

Midtown Cinema
250 Reily St., Harrisburg

“Gentleman’s Agreement” (Book Club film), 10 a.m.
“Unheard Voices” and “Marry Me However,” 2 p.m.

“A Lullaby for the Valley,” 4:45 p.m.

“Image of Victory,” 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 22
Midtown Cinema

“The New Jew” (episodes 3 & 4)
Thursday, May 26, 7 p.m.

Harrisburg Jewish Community Center
Dessert reception follows.

All films not screened live at the JCC or Midtown Cinema will be available virtually from 9 p.m. on May 19 until 9 p.m. on June 1. Films screened live at the JCC or Midtown Cinema will become available virtually the following day. For film schedules, to purchase virtual tickets, and to log in and access films, visit www.hbgjff2022.eventive.org.

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May Editor’s Note

April 29, 2022 | by Lawrance Binda

Recently, a gentleman stopped by our office to offer his services as a volunteer.

It wasn’t the first time this has happened.

Over the years, many people have asked if they could help us out with everything from writing to proofreading to delivering—for free!

For the most part, we’ve declined these generous offers as we already have a solid team in place to handle the day-to-day, the week-to-week and the month-to-month. We simply don’t have extra duties that aren’t already being covered.

That said—we appreciate this kindness so much. It’s incredibly heartwarming to know that some folks love TheBurg to the extent that they want to donate their precious time to us.

The guy who dropped by last month mentioned another way that he’s helping, one that actually is very valuable to us. He said that he recently joined our membership program, Friends of TheBurg.

By coincidence, we just celebrated the second anniversary of our Friends program. We launched it in April 2020, right at the start of the pandemic, hoping that the generosity of our readers would help us make it through that time of crisis. The results are in—it did!

As of this writing, we have well over 400 Friends of TheBurg, people who have voluntarily forked over a little of their hard-earned money to ensure that we continue to offer, at no cost to the general community, our award-winning magazine, daily local news reporting, monthly podcast and local events.

People have asked me how we can provide all of this for free, as we have no subscription fee or paywall and, in fact, rarely charge for anything we offer. It’s because of the generosity of the central PA community—our community publishers, our sponsors and our Friends of TheBurg, in addition to our many loyal advertisers.

Thank you all so much! I think that we’ve (mostly) reached the other side of the pandemic, and we could not have done it without you. If you’d like to become a Friend of TheBurg, you just need to visit our website to join. As a thanks, we’ll send you a nifty tote bag, and you’ll receive invites for events that we’re starting to plan.

Otherwise, I hope that you enjoy the May issue, which is focused on area dining—one of our favorites topics. It’s finally warmed up around central PA. In my book, that makes it the perfect time to grab an outdoor table, order a fine cocktail and enjoy something tasty from one of our city’s fabulous restaurants.

Lawrance Binda
Co-Publisher/Editor-in-Chief

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Best o’ Pesto: Once Upon a Pesto reveals unique recipes using local produce

April 29, 2022 | by Rachel Lindsley

Jessica Paholsky

In a short time, pesto has become a worldwide phenomenon, spreading around the globe from its founding on the Ligurian coast of Italy.

Although basil is the most popular base for this sauce, pesto recipes can be made using many ingredients—some you may not have thought of before. The resulting concoction may not even be green!

As the creator of Once Upon a Pesto, Dauphin County resident Jessica Paholsky specializes in unique pesto recipes. She combines often-unfamiliar produce to create flavor profiles of pesto that help at-home chefs travel the world through their tastebuds.

Once Upon a Pesto, Paholsky’s website, was born when she worked at a publishing house and dreamed of writing a cookbook. Her inspiration stems from the idea that pesto is a process, not a recipe. It can be made by grinding or blending ingredients together and is customizable across cultures.

Paholsky specializes in crafting pesto recipes that pair well with a signature dish, paying homage to the history of specific geographic regions around the world.

“When creating my recipes, I discover a significance to a single ingredient in a certain culture or country,” she said. “From there, I research more about that food and why it plays a role in that culture. Then I use my culinary experience to combine flavors and textures, resulting in a brand-new pesto.”

Since its founding in 2016, Once Upon a Pesto has blossomed into a fusion of food history, recipes and international cultures. Paholsky also has expanded her social media presence, growing her following to the double-digit thousands.

“My goal for anyone consuming my content is to discover food history while also exploring countries new to them,” she said.

Summertime, with its vegetable gardens and abundance of locally grown veggies, is the perfect time to try a new pesto recipe, Paholsky said.

“Summer brings us the freshest asparagus and tender herbs here in central Pennsylvania,” she said. “So, now is the time to put those foods to primetime use.”

With food sensitivities in mind, Paholsky enjoys cultivating pesto recipes that are mindful of allergies and versatile for peak produce seasons. Bonus? Pesto sauces are a delicious way to hide veggies from carnivores or picky eaters.

“You don’t have to be advanced in cooking to benefit from my content,” Paholsky said. “It’s just as much about the experience and learning as it is about the culinary foundation.”

Last summer—to evolve her brand—Paholsky expanded her social media content to include videos, specifically Instagram lives, with foodies from around the world. Each conversation features one person who is an expert in a certain region’s cuisine and culture.

“I’ve hosted culinary gurus from as far as New Zealand and South Africa to Germany and Honduras,” Paholsky said. “They are cookbook authors, TV show stars and full-time food bloggers who I’ve naturally connected with through our shared interests.”

That is what Once Upon a Pesto is all about—connecting people around the world, uniting over a common language of food and learning from one another.

For more information and recipes visit www.onceuponapesto.com. Follow the brand on Instagram @onceuponapasto to watch her Instagram lives and learn about food history.

Sauce It!

Once Upon a Pesto specializes in unique pesto recipes, inspired by ingredients from around the world, including the ones listed below. Founder Jessica Paholsky says it’s easy to make these sauces—simply combine all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until the desired consistency forms.

Asparagus Pesto

Inspired by Peru

Peru ranks as one of the world’s largest producers of asparagus. Through irrigation methods, farmers are able to grow the stalk year-round, and the plants are productive for 15 to 20 years. Half of their crops are green asparagus; the other half are white.

Ingredients

3 cups asparagus pieces

1/2 cup onion pieces

1/3 cup shelled pistachios

3 tablespoons ricotta cheese

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Swiss Chard Pesto

Inspired by Switzerland

Chard comes from the Latin word that means “artichoke thistle.” And the use of the adjective Swiss is not clear because Swiss chard is not native to Switzerland. Instead, it comes from the Mediterranean coasts. The leafy green is a close relative of beets.

Ingredients

3 cups Swiss chard leaves

3 garlic cloves

1/2 cup Gruyère cheese

1/3 cup walnut halves

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

Daikon Pesto

Inspired by Japan

Daikon is also known as “Japanese radish” or “true daikon.” It’s a white radish, and its name literally means “great root” in Japanese. In Japan’s food culture, there are many uses for the root vegetable, from pickling, simmering or drying daikon to grating it into a soy sauce.

Ingredients

2 cups Daikon pieces

1/4 cup dill weed

2 scallions

2 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons lemon juice

Yam Pesto

Inspired by Nigeria

In Nigeria, the yam is sometimes called the “king of crops.” Not only do Nigerians value the versatility of yams, but they also hold an annual celebration at the end of the farming season that honors the tuber. There are dances, parades, costumes and many yam dishes to eat.

Ingredients

2 cups cooked yam pieces

3/4 cup cooked leek pieces

1/4 cup thyme leaves

1/3 cup pecan halves

1/3 cup orange juice

1/4 cup olive oil

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Kicking Off: A new national women’s soccer league debuts—and Harrisburg-area Eagle F.C. is the first and only PA team on the pitch

April 29, 2022 | by Karen Hendricks

Meg Tate

Lexi Johnson is known for being vocal on the soccer field.

“As a defender, I have a view of the whole field, so I’m always trying to direct the play,” said Johnson, of Harrisburg. “I’ve been described as a leader—I can be loud.”

Now, she has a new reason to be vocal. She sees the opportunity of a lifetime on the field—the chance to play in this summer’s inaugural season of a new national women’s soccer league, on the only team representing Pennsylvania, comprised of the capital region’s best homegrown players.

Eagle F.C., based in Mechanicsburg, is one of 44 U.S. semi-professional teams formed under the United Soccer League’s new women’s league, called the USL W, launching this month.

“Being on this team and having the opportunity to possibly move forward into a professional role—it’s the opportunity to keep dreaming,” said Johnson, a Central Dauphin High School soccer standout who’s wrapping up her junior year at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.

The league is designed as a bridge between college and professional soccer, building on the wave of women’s soccer growth launched by the U.S. Women’s National Team’s success—and tapping into a deep talent pool of American soccer players.

“A lot of girls growing up would like to dream about professional soccer—and they do. But then they get older and realize there’s not much opportunity,” said Hannah Young, a midfielder named to Eagle F.C.’s inaugural roster. “But now this league will inspire little kids to keep dreaming and not give up. A huge thing in life and sport is belief.”

Coming Home

Young is grateful for the chance to play for Eagle F.C., calling it “exactly what I need,” following a college soccer career plagued by injuries. She’s set to graduate from the University of Nebraska this month and return to her hometown of Enola, where she’s the all-time leading goal scorer and overall points leader in East Pennsboro High School history.

Altogether, the roster of 28 women is either already living in the Harrisburg area, coming home from college for the summer, or returning home to launch careers, all drawn by the chance to continue playing the game they love.

“I think central Pennsylvania has one of the most talented player pools in the region,” said Toan Ngo, Eagle F.C.’s USL W’s head coach. “All the players have been successful here at the high school level, with multiple Mid-Penn Central All-Stars, high school record holders. They’ve not only been successful here in their hometown, but they’ve gone off to play at high-level DI, DII and DIII [college] programs.”

Ngo, 33, of Mechanicsburg, knows about opportunity. A former Cumberland Valley High School and Penn State Harrisburg soccer standout, he transitioned to coaching at a young age. Over the past 13 years, he’s coached two college teams, two high school teams and multiple club teams.

“Central Pennsylvania lost something when we lost the City Islanders,” Ngo said. “The USL as a league has been around many years, and has been very successful on the men’s side—the Harrisburg City Islanders played in the USL. So [forming this team] was an opportunity we couldn’t pass up.”

The Beautiful Game

For the soccer-uninitiated, it’s known as “the beautiful game” for good reason.

“It’s a lot of thinking as a coach and as a player, because it’s basically a chess match,” Ngo said. “You tactically prepare your team, are constantly thinking about what changes you can make, if any, to get that advantage. It’s 11 players on each team trying to get the ball into the net.”

It’s as much a mental battle as it is a physical one, and his fulltime job likely gives Ngo the mental edge. He’s a civil servant for the Department of the Navy as a data engineer, focused on analytics and solutions.

“My analytics background carries over—I’m doing the same thing as a coach,” Ngo said. “Analytics are a big part of game. They show strengths and deficiencies.”

Big Goals

Eagle F.C.’s season kicks off this month, May 21, on the road. Harrisburg-area fans have the first chance to attend a home game on Memorial Day weekend, Friday night, May 27 at Boiling Springs High School’s turf field—the summer season’s home field. Tickets are $5.

“This area has a huge passion for soccer,” Ngo said, “So, we want folks to come fill the stadium. We have 1,000-plus seating capacity, so be loud, be proud, and support this group of women. Chant, sing, bring out drums—make it an amazing atmosphere.”

While setting the scene, Ngo also sets a high bar of expectation for this trailblazing team.

“I think we’re going to be very competitive, if not challenge for the [Mid-Atlantic] division title,” Ngo said. “We have a core 28 players that are ready to get the job done. Our goal is to win the division and then see how far we can go nationally. I believe we have the ability to bring a national title to central Pennsylvania.”

But there are even more goals in his sights.

“The USL Super League is being formed in August 2023, which then would feed into the [professional] National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL),” Ngo said. “We want to get an invitation to play in the Super League [as a professional team]. We’re hoping to be as successful as the City Islanders one day.”

Financially, the new team is attracting corporate sponsors to underwrite costs—primarily uniforms, travel and administrative fees. Because it’s a semi-professional team—not fully professional—players are not paid. Coaches earn small stipends.

“It’s enough to cover my gas money,” Ngo said with a laugh. “For me, it’s about instilling my passion for the game, to be able to bring this back to the community, to give back to these players—especially those I’ve coached before. To watch them go from U8 to college and be successful—no amount of money could pay for that.”

For the W

It’s easy to interpret the league’s hashtag, #FortheW, as “for the win,” but it’s also “for the women.” The USL W League’s mission is “to use women’s soccer as a force for societal good by creating a national platform to increase opportunity, gender equity and career development.”

“I think the U.S., in particular, struggles with having women in leadership, in sports. Right now, comparably, there are so many less women than men involved in sports. So, this is a great opportunity to bring more women’s sports out in the world,” said Meg Tate of Carlisle and Dickinson College, a midfielder/forward named to Eagle F.C.’s squad.

Tate wants to utilize another pipeline formed by the new league—the training and development of women’s soccer coaches, to further grow the sport.

The new league’s impact is designed to ripple through the generations.

“I hope we can set the precedent for the women’s teams that will be coming after us, who will want to strive to be better than us,” said Johnson, “and that it will keep building and spreading and getting better.”

For more information on Eagle F.C, including the team schedule, see www.eagle-fc.com/usl-women. And to hear more of head coach Toan Ngo’s story, tune into TheBurg Podcast’s May show, which will be available on Friday, May 13.

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Food & Family: Otis Harrison takes pride in the quality of his fish, the strength of his community

April 29, 2022 | by Rachel Lindsley

Otis Harrison

Four years ago, Otis Harrison converted a long-time corner bar into a neighborhood eatery.

With consultation from his aunt—who owned a fish place downtown—Harrison began experimenting with seasonings and formulated his own signature taste for OD’s Fish House.

Open six days a week, OD’s cooks up family-style plates for customers to eat in or take home. They sell 14 kinds of fish, from catfish to whiting filets to porgies, tilapia and trout.

“We want to make sure that our fish is as fresh as possible for our customers,” Harrison said. “So, we receive deliveries every other day from Maryland.”

Not sure what to order? Harrison is quick to make a recommendation based on your likes. He then will apply his signature rub and serve up your plate in short order.

Return customer Paul Hunt, a Highspire resident, visits OD’s at least once a week to satisfy his seafood cravings.

“The fish is always fresh and seasoned to perfection,” he said. “I recommend this local restaurant to family and friends when they are in town.”

Regulars share stories of mutual family and friends over OD’s savory sides, all made by Harrison’s cousin. Customers can choose from potato salad, seafood salad, macaroni and cheese, honey cornbread, collard greens and cabbage, candied yams and more.

Decadent desserts, made by a local baker weekly, are displayed prominently. The sweet treats range from peach cobbler to banana pudding to carrot cake to sweet potato pie.

“At OD’s, we are all about family,” Harrison said. “My dad owned the bar, my aunt inspired the fish, and my cousin makes all the sides. It all started with family recipes that make people feel good and can be enjoyed together.”

First-time customers can taste the flavors of OD’s sides before placing their order, compliments of the owner. Harrison even encourages customers who call in by phone to stop by and sample his favorites in person before picking up their order.

“I love watching my customers’ faces when they dig into one of my tastings,” Harrison said. “At OD’s, we are all about the idea that people are more important than money, and we want to make sure that each customer is happy with their choices.”

As a proud Black business owner with deep familial roots in Harrisburg, Harrison takes pride in supporting other small businesses and people in his community. As such, he displays buyable artwork along the walls of his restaurant from artists at his church.

Harrison also helps other business owners sell their products in his restaurant cases. For over a year, Harrison has assisted sister-duo, Reign and Taij Saunders, with their business by selling their flavored lemonade to his customers.

“I enjoy supporting my brothers and sisters as they support me,” Harrison said. “Harrisburg is my home and where my family has laid down roots for generations. We are so thankful for the many families who support us on a weekly basis.”

In honor of their fourth anniversary, OD’s Fish House will be celebrating with the Allison Hill community by offering customers a discount on Saturday, May 14. Learn more by visiting their corner location or by calling and asking for Harrison.

“I think my family members who are no longer with us would be proud of what we have built here and how we pivoted to make this business a success,” Harrison said. “I hope that our community comes out to support our anniversary in May and continues to enjoy our food and company.”

OD’s Fish House is located at 1500 Market St., Harrisburg, or call to place an order at 717-233-6870.

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Cuisine & Community: One13 Social warms its way into the heart of Carlisle

April 29, 2022 | by Stephanie Kalina-Metzger

The pandemic has left empty spaces throughout once-busy downtowns, as so many restaurants closed temporarily, then shut down permanently.

For instance, in Carlisle, Brick Kitchen and Bar closed in late 2020, leaving a big hole right on W. High Street.

Owners Chris Rice, Steve Capone and Kevin Rockwood stepped in to fill that gap, recently debuting One13 Social, an upscale casual restaurant specializing in dishes created with locally sourced ingredients.

But they didn’t just replace one restaurant with another. They purchased an adjacent photography studio to double the restaurant’s square footage, while adding an upscale casual option to the downtown’s dining scene.

The restaurant now accommodates about 125 customers, the interior designed with the help of Julie Estes, owner of Carlisle Design Interiors & Consulting Group, who worked with the Carlisle Arts Center to bring in some original artwork. One painting depicts a person riding a bike on a highwire.

“That sometimes feels like us when it comes to opening a restaurant,” Rockwood quipped.

A mid-century modern aesthetic is achieved through lighting that is comprised of pendants, sconces and sputnik chandeliers. Perhaps that’s what the owners had in mind when they named “The Draper,” a cocktail made with Bulleit rye, Averna amaro, orange bitters and a Luxardo cherry.

Some may also recall the wall of windows located at the back of the building. These days, the scene is made even more dramatic with the addition of light fixtures that resemble twinkly sunbursts.

Customers also may be curious about the imposing painting of a gentleman who oversees the wooden bar in the front area. Estes explained that it’s a rendering of her grandfather, painted by her grandmother.

According to the owners, the former restaurant’s noisy ambiance presented a problem, so soundproofing became a priority. The space was expanded, chair glides were added to table legs to keep them from squeaking on the wooden floors, and tufted booths were installed. Most ingenious, however, was the addition of attractive art that not only decorates but acts as sound panels.

The globally inspired one-page menu at One13 Social consists of small plates like Korean BBQ ribs and grilled oysters, a selection of salads like kale Caesar and poached pear, and sandwiches like the softshell crab po’ boy and the Carwood smash burger, which is comprised of locally raised beef, roasted garlic aioli, cooper cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato and bacon, served on a brioche bun.

A selection of six entrees rounds out the menu and includes scampi gnocchi, salmon au poive and Argentinian flank steak. Sourcing stays local too, with purveyors like Talking Breads in Mechanicsburg and Carwood Farms in Boiling Springs.

Rockwood said that their house cocktails have been well received. These include the Carlisle sour, the Jalisco margarita, the aforementioned Draper, the Bella and the Lemontini. Beer is served by the draft, can and bottle, and wine selections hail from places like Italy, France, Spain and, of course, California.

Patron Margaret Naguski has warmly welcomed the new business.

“Carlisle was in desperate need of a place like this,” said the Boiling Springs resident. “It’s upscale, yet comfortable, and they make you feel so welcome.”

Naguski recommended the Carwood smash burger.

“I like the fact that the beef is local,” she said, adding that she’s also enjoyed the salmon au poivre. “It was delicious and beautifully presented.”

So far, the biggest hit for her has been the grilled oyster appetizer, with chipotle, garlic butter, wild boar bacon lardons and Oaxacan cheese crisp.

“Now, that was just delicious,” she said.

Melissa Foreman patronizes the place about twice a week and declares the Korean BBQ ribs her favorite.

“The meat falls off the bone,” she said.

As for drinks, the Carlisle resident recommends the Lemontini and the old fashioned.

“The bartenders are experts, so their cocktails are always on point,” she said.

Rockwood said that it’s great to walk to work these days. It’s obvious that he enjoys his new venture as he makes his way around the restaurant greeting people. He reiterated that he and his partners are happy to be investing in Carlisle.

“They own the building, and I was born and raised here in Carlisle,” he said. “Both of them have children who attend school here. So, we want to do our part to make this a positive part of the Carlisle community.”

One13 Social is located at 113 W. High St, Carlisle. For more information, visit www.one13social.com or their Facebook page.

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Restaurant Recycle: At Another Round Lemoyne, salvaged restaurant wares live to see another day

April 29, 2022 | by Karen Hendricks

In August of 2020, Jon Bellem saw a sign.

“Coop’s,” a barbershop just a few blocks from his Lemoyne home that relocated to Camp Hill, was available as a tiny retail space.

“I had just closed a business—Carlisle Co-Op—and here was this business that had been Coop’s, so I took it as a sign,” said Bellem.

One business closing often spells opportunity for another’s opening. And that’s the very cycle that Bellem’s new shop is based upon.

Another Round Lemoyne is filled to the brim with professional-grade restaurant wares—gleaned from the pandemic wave of closed cafes and restaurants—and available for resale. From full sets of dinner plates to chef’s knives, bakeware to ice cream scoops, small appliances, even patio heaters, the tiny shop seems to carry everything but the kitchen sink—oh wait, they actually do have stainless steel kitchen sinks from time to time. Large items like that are often sitting outside the prime Market Street location.

Jon Bellem

You could call Bellem the middle man. A restaurant consultant of 10 years, he not only helps restaurants open, but he advises those closing their doors, too. That’s how he acquires his inventory for Another Round Lemoyne—by paying cash for kitchen supplies that’ll be invaluable to other restaurateurs, private chefs and area foodies. The shop is open to the public.

“Helping businesses close is devastating—I can understand what they’re going through,” said Bellam, 41. But on the other hand, “I can help [new] businesses with 75% of what they need, and it’s better than buying online because you can see and touch it before you buy.”

Not to mention the cost savings. For example, about 20 different chef’s knives are marked $6 or $7 each—a slice of their original prices.

I spied and snagged a brand-new French press coffee maker—still in its original Ikea packaging—for $3. The original retail price? $12.99.

“About 65% of what we sell is brand new,” Bellem said. “And if it’s used, it’s in tip-top shape.”

Silver and Gold

The shop gleams with silver—stainless steel spoons, ladles, pans and racks—which are “like gold,” in the restaurant industry, said Charlie Gipe, a regular customer despite the fact that he’s a retired chef of 40 years and the retired executive chef of the Hershey Entertainment Complex. He happens to live, conveniently, around the corner. Another Round Lemoyne comes in handy, he said, when he’s hosting dinner parties and other events and needs a few more pans or other supplies.

“The uniqueness is the coolness of this place—you don’t have to pay top dollar,” Gipe said. “You can’t go anywhere in central PA and find what you’re going to find here.”

Not only does Gipe regularly purchase kitchen supply “finds,” but, as a former instructor and current board member for Dauphin County Technical School, he also recommends Another Round Lemoyne to student chefs. He wants to help them save a few bucks on vital kitchen staples needed to launch their careers, just like he did as a graduate of the school’s culinary arts program.

“They’re the future of our industry,” Gipe said. “And coming here is a win-win.”

During the pandemic, the future looked bleak for many restaurants. Although some entrepreneurs closed or downsized operations, Bellem said that others used the time to cook up their business plans and make a go at new establishments. The supply and demand for kitchen wares is what drives Another Round Lemoyne.

“Jon’s shop was one of the first places I visited,” said Harriet Willis of Mechanicsburg, who’s gearing up to open a bakery. “I purchased all the equipment I needed, except for one oven.”

Her haul? Stainless steel tables, knives, spatulas, racks and a commercial oven with steam-injected stone decks. All told, she estimates that her bill was about $1,000 but at a cost-savings of at least 50% off regular retail prices. And Willis likes the idea of reuse.

Bellem has also seen a lot of creative reuse. He’s surprised by the number of hunters who have become customers, requesting items such as meat grinders. Tailgaters have also purchased restaurant equipment to give it a second life at parking lot parties.

And if Bellem’s name sounds familiar, it might be because of the “Support 717 Restaurant Employees” campaign he launched with his wife and business partner Savannah during the pandemic shutdown. It raised several thousand dollars in relief funds.

“My love for this industry can bring me to tears,” said Bellem, who knows what it’s like to start over.

Originally from Hershey, he launched his career as a Hershey Lodge busboy. By the end of his first summer, he was promoted to a supervisor’s role. Next, came a string of high-profile positions from State College—including the Rathskeller and Nittany Lion Inn—to Atlantic City and Pittsburgh. He was working his dream job, as executive chef at a restaurant near PNC Park, when “everything changed.” His dad’s death brought him back home.

Just like the restaurant supplies that find new life through Another Round Lemoyne, Bellem’s life has come full circle.

“If you enjoy what you do, you never work a day in your life,” Bellem said. “This has been the greatest backup plan—the greatest job for someone like me.”

Another Round Lemoyne is located at 825 Market St., Lemoyne. For more information, see anotherroundlemoyne.com and find up-to-the-minute photos of their inventory on Facebook and Instagram.

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Something French: Rosemary takes an excursion to the Côte d’Azur

April 29, 2022 | by Rosemary Ruggieri Baer

In the early days of my marriage, a.k.a., my “cooking career,” I was fascinated with French food. It seemed so glamorous.

A good friend of ours considered herself a Francophile and taught me a lot about French cooking, from beef Bourguignon (beef stew braised in red wine), coquille Saint Jacques (baby scallops in a rich cream sauce), chateaubriand (beef tenderloin in a red wine sauce), and salad Niçoise (a classic bistro salad with tuna, potatoes, green beans and tomatoes). I even bought a crepe maker!

One evening, this same friend took us to a little French restaurant in Washington, D.C. The menu was written completely in French, and she delighted in helping us translate what each offering actually was.

For her own meal, she confirmed with the waiter that she was ordering “braised veal.” I have no memory of what the rest of us at the table ordered, but when her dinner came, it was a lovely dish of veal brains! Her husband insisted that he could make out the medulla oblongata. In any case, the story provided us with many laughs for many years.

There aren’t many French restaurants around these days, at least not in Harrisburg. (Does anyone out there remember A Jour la Jour, the wonderful little French bistro in Shipoke?) But every once in a while, I love to re-visit the 1970s and make a French-inspired dish.

The recipe that follows is one I found recently hiding in an old cookbook I was leafing through. It is for chicken Provençal, made with lots of herbes de Provence, an herb blend made popular by the famous French chef, Julia Child. It is a classic mixture of thyme, basil, rosemary, tarragon, savory, marjoram and bay leaf. I was able to find it at the West Shore Farmers Market’s newest addition, the gourmet food stand, Thyme. Spice Islands and McCormick make versions of this herb mixture, too.

I found this dish so easy to make despite a trip to the state store for some extra white vermouth. It is perfect for spring and nice enough for company.

A little note: some herbalists include crushed lavender in their herbes de Provence blend. It lends a distinctive floral aroma to the mixture that really can’t be duplicated by any other herb.

Roasted Chicken Provençal

Ingredients

4 whole chicken legs, or 8 bone-in chicken thighs (skin on)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ to ¾ cup flour
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons herbes de Provence
1 lemon, quartered
8-10 cloves garlic, peeled
4-6 medium shallots, peeled and halved
1/3 cup dry vermouth
4 sprigs of fresh thyme, for serving (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
Dredge the chicken in the flour, shaking the pieces to remove excess flour.
Spread the olive oil in a large roasting pan and place the floured chicken in it. Season the chicken with the herbes de Provence.
Arrange the lemon quarters, garlic cloves and shallots around the chicken and pour the vermouth into the pan.
Roast in the oven for about an hour, basting frequently with the pan juices. The chicken should be browned and cooked all the way through. Roast a little longer if needed.
Serve on a pretty platter garnished with fresh thyme sprigs.

All that is needed to complete the meal is a simple green salad and perhaps some rice. But some French bread works beautifully, too. There will be a lot of pan juices to mop up.

I will continue to dabble in French cooking from time to time. It is a wonderful cuisine, although Italian cooking remains closest to my heart. I can’t find my crepe maker, and I think I will likely never make another souffle again. But chicken Provençal is a great place to start. I hope you try it.

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Songs of Success: Music therapists help patients who may be tough to reach

April 29, 2022 | by Alex J. Hayes

Illustration by P.D. Murray.

It’s easy to misinterpret Kristyn Beeman and Melanie Walborn’s work.

When the musicians perform in a nursing home or sing with someone who is autistic, every decision is scientifically calculated. They enter a patient’s world and create a performance in their space.

“Somebody could stand in the door, look in and say, ‘oh, she’s playing the guitar, isn’t that nice?’” Beeman said. “There is a lot more that has gone into it that is being constantly assessed and reassessed.”

Beeman and Walborn are the managing partners of Harrisburg’s WB Music Therapy. The business launched in 2011 so the two could serve others and their families, but its roots trace back to the 1990s with two high school students drawn to what was then a relatively unknown field.

“I wanted to work with people and help people,” said Walborn, a native of Plymouth Meeting. “I was always drawn to people who had differences that were visible.”

In Shamokin, Beeman experienced a similar start to her journey. Coworkers initiated her into her high school job as an assisted living facility feeding assistant by assigning her to a patient with a difficult reputation. Beeman, a member of her high school and church choirs, sang “Amazing Grace” to the woman in her care.

“And she ate,” Beeman recalled. “They purposely started giving me all of the residents who were difficult.”

Beeman had a gift, but her results then were more luck. Today, she and Walborn are professionals with college educations and board certifications.

WB Music Therapy takes pride in providing a “person-centric approach to music therapy.” Therapists take time to understand their clients’ needs and afflictions, including autism, dementia, addiction, anxiety and motor skill challenges. Therapists are widely trained so they can work with clients’ musical preferences.

The brain uses both of its hemispheres to process music, Beeman said, making it an effective therapy tool.

“Someone could have difficulty speaking but still, possibly, be able to sing,” Beeman said. “Music can help bridge that gap and create different pathways.”

Therapists use various types of music, but live is always preferred. When music therapists perform, they watch clients’ interactions so they can adjust if necessary.

“It is so much more useful to have live music so you can transform with the person,” Walborn said.

Beeman recalls working with an autistic adult who would not communicate with others. She sang him questions, and he responded in song.

“He told me so much about his life, especially his early years, that no one ever knew before,” she said.

The partners are passionate about their work and get especially excited when they are not the ones to notice results. Family members of patients often comment on how much music therapy has benefitted their loved ones.

“We might not notice progress, but they are the ones with them all of the time,” Walborn said. “I might think I played two songs with them. They are seeing them sit still for 20 minutes for the first time in a while. They are looking for all those tiny glimpses.”

Music therapy’s importance hit a high note at the most serious point of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nursing home residents were trapped inside, often watching their friends die. Therapists provided services virtually, a bright spot in a dark time.

“It was unbelievable to see how many people still connected because they had nothing else,” Beeman said. “We were the constant.”

Several medical facilities contracted with Beeman and Walborn to provide care for stressed-out frontline workers.

“That’s when people really started to recognize the importance of music,” Beeman said.

The growth of the science’s popularity is music to Beeman and Walborn’s ears because they plan to continue their work for many years.

“I don’t know what else I would like to do, really,” Beeman said.

For more information about WB Music Therapy, visit www.wbmusictherapy.com. Beeman can be contacted at [email protected] and Walborn at [email protected].

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May News Digest

April 29, 2022 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Federal Funds Awarded

A number of Harrisburg organizations will receive money to assist with housing programs and social services, following approval by City Council.

Last month, council voted to allocate annual federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds from both the 2020 and 2021 fiscal years will be distributed to several Harrisburg organizations. During the pandemic, the city did not allot these funds due to the influx of CARES Act funding that they instead distributed.

The following organizations are recipients of the 2020 and 2021 ESG funds:

Capital Area Coalition on Homelessness, $50,000
Christian Churches United, $100,000
Shalom House, $50,000
YWCA, $50,000

The following organizations are recipients of the 2020 CDBG funds:

Justice House of Hope, $84,728
LHACC, $45,000
PAIRWIN (Pennsylvania Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Network), $39,220
Salvation Army, $75,000
The Worship Academy, $50,000

Additionally, $244,031 will go towards debt service, $425,000 for public improvement/public facilities, $344,746 for housing programs, $200,000 for demolition and $75,000 for the Dauphin County Library System.

The following organizations are recipients of the 2021 CDBG funds:

Center for Employment Opportunities, $25,000
AJB Drug & Alcohol, $48,586
Young Professionals of Color-Greater Harrisburg, $35,000
The Rock Church, $100,000
Justice House of Hope, $15,272

Additionally, $240,000 will be used for debt service, $504,600 for public improvement/public facilities, $359,066 for housing programs and $218,000 for demolition.

In other news, council approved a bill that would require Harrisburg Zoning Hearing Board and Planning Commission meetings to be recorded and shared publicly. Council hopes that this bill will make these meetings more accessible for the public.

Playground Breaks Ground

Harrisburg officials last month broke ground on the Chutes and Ladders playground in Reservoir Park, which will replace aging, outdated and underused equipment.

“We all loved playing the Chutes and Ladders board game when we were younger, right?” Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams said at the ground breaking. “Soon, our children will get to live it and experience it. The work we are starting here today will lead to needed improvements for this entire park.”

The $1 million playground project has been in the works for years, but will finally begin to take shape this year. It is part of Harrisburg’s Reservoir Park Master Plan, which aims to increase traffic and interest in the 87-acre park.

First, the city will replace existing playground equipment with new attractions. The playground will be based off of the popular board game, “Chutes and Ladders,” and will allow visitors to engage in a life-sized version. The city expects to complete the playground by August.

In a subsequent phase of construction, the city will create additional parking, add a “tot lot” playground for younger children, plant trees and increase walkways in the park.

The Chutes and Ladders playground was paid for with over $724,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, $250,000 from The PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and just under $50,000 from the city’s general fund.

The city is currently applying for grants to help pay for the next phase of the project.

Harrisburg City Council recently voted to allow the city to apply for several park-related grants, including one with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ C2P2 Park Rehabilitation and Development Subprogram. If awarded, the funds would support phase two of the Reservoir Park project.

The city also will apply for a grant with DCNR to fund the development of a Harrisburg City Parks Master Plan. According to city officials, this would help create a vision for the city’s parks and assist with applying for future grants.

Lights Out for Migrating Birds

Harrisburg is asking residents to take a simple step to help solve a huge issue for migrating birds.

Through May, the city, along with local bird advocates, is encouraging people to go lights-out at night to prevent bird collisions with buildings and windows.

“What we are asking is for businesses, municipalities and residents to turn off their lights from midnight to 6 a.m.,” explained Ali Bowling, president of the Appalachian Audubon Society.

Bowling explained that, during the night, as birds migrate back north for the season, interior and exterior lights can be very distracting, causing birds to crash into buildings.

According to the National Audubon Society, a national nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to the conservation of birds and their habitats, up to 1 billion birds die each year across the United States colliding with buildings and windows.

Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams said that the city will participate in “Lights Out Harrisburg,” and she invites businesses and residents to do so, as well.

The state Department of General Services plans to turn off lights in 15 buildings in the Capitol Complex during this time, including spotlights on the Capitol dome and lights in the Keystone Building atrium. Strawberry Square will also participate.

“Turning down lights in our tallest buildings will not only protect countless birds, but also save energy and reduce carbon emissions,” said Jason Snyder, the department’s acting deputy secretary for property and asset management. “We’re pleased to partner on the Lights Out initiative and are committed to preserving the safe passage for our friends in the skies.”

Harrisburg will join over 30 cities nationwide for the Lights Out initiative.

In the fall, peak migration will occur between Aug. 15 and Nov. 15 as birds travel south.

“If we can resolve this issue with a simple fix, then why not do it?” Bowling said.

Home Sales Slip, Prices Higher

Home prices rose at a brisk pace, though sales fell, in the latest monthly report on previously owned homes in the Harrisburg area.

For March, 576 houses sold in the three-county region compared to 627 houses in the year-ago period, as the median sales price rose to $238,900 from $209,900, according to the Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors (GHAR).

In Dauphin County, 309 houses sold, an increase of nine, while the median price rose to $205,750 from $179,500 in March 2021, GHAR said.

Cumberland County saw sales fall to 245 homes versus 287 the prior March, though the median price jumped to $280,000 from $233,050, according to GHAR.

In Perry County, sales dropped by 17 units to 23 homes, as the price increased to $216,000 versus $194,000 the prior March, said GHAR.

Houses sold relatively quickly in March, as the “average days on the market” dropped to 23 days compared to 31 days last year, according to GHAR.

So Noted

Café De Olla opened last month in downtown Harrisburg, offering cuisine inspired by owner Rosa Ortiz’s family. The new café is located at 210 N. 3rd St., the former location of El Rancho Resturante y Pupuseria, which relocated to Eisenhower Boulevard in January.

Charles J. Hooker III plans to retire as CEO of Keystone Human Services effective January 2023. Charles S. Sweeder, the current executive vice president, will succeed him, according to the Harrisburg-based human services organization.

Harrisburg University last month cut the ribbon on its new location in Panama. It’s the third location for the university, joining its Harrisburg and Philadelphia campuses. According to HU, the university is exploring other locations overseas.

Historic Harrisburg Association last month received $18,000 to support an educational program focused on central PA’s African American heritage. The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) grant will help fund maintenance of historical markers on the Bethel Trail, the conservation of African American memorabilia and archives, educational walking and bus tours of landmarks, and an African American heritage exhibit at the Historic Harrisburg Resource Center.

Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg last month closed on its purchase of the Dixon University Center from the commonwealth, buying the sprawling campus in Uptown Harrisburg for $4,560,000. The federation plans to redevelop the site for its headquarters and a new home for the Harrisburg Jewish Community Center.

Manor on Front is under new ownership. Last month, Mark and Sheri Bennington purchased the bed and breakfast from Mike and Sally Wilson, who, over several years, renovated and converted the landmark property in Uptown Harrisburg.

Plant Family debuted last month at 1820 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg, offering natural medicines, herbs and elixirs, in addition to a plethora of houseplants. Owner Sara Rose Bryant said that she opened the shop to provide products that she believes are hard to find in this area.

The Original Hot Dog Family opened a downtown Harrisburg location last month, thanks to local franchise owners LaToya Williams and Hauson Green. The new eatery, which offers a wide array of hot dog types and toppings, is located at 317 Market St., the long-time home of the Flamingo Grill, which closed last year.

Changing Hands

Adrian St., 2430: S. Hill to Pledgestone Partners LLC, $92,500

Argyle St., 10 & 12: N&R Group LLC to 101 S. 17th Street LLC, $163,000

Benton Rd., 709: C. Moffitt to P. Jackson & T. Watson, $109,900

Berryhill St., 1527: H. Le to D. Boyle, $42,000

Berryhill St., 2114: M. & V. Castellano to Bermuda Land LLC, $89,900

Berryhill St., 2318: A. Bouhach to E. Saunders, $110,000

Brookwood St., 1933: T. Evans to Biyaki Enterprises LLC, $74,000

Brookwood St., 2426: J. & B. Valverde to E. Saunders, $100,000

Brookwood St., 2452: S. Kalakuntla & N. Boinapally to Pledgestone Partners LLC, $72,000

Camp St., 547: Great Row LLC to Franklin Real Estate USA Inc., $52,900

Camp St., 561: R. Rammouni to M. Fernandez & J. Gonzalez, $61,000

Chestnut St., 1916: JRHeller.com LLC to JTA Consulting Group LLC, $40,000

Chestnut St., 1932: M. Randazzo to C. de Escano, $65,000

Cumberland St., 251: Keystone Properties Group LLC to A. & M. Chibnik, $210,000

Curtin St., 512: Integrity First Home Buyers to D. Madsen, $139,995

Delaware St., 264: L. Senft & L. Scampone to C. Zeger, $127,000

Derry St., 1948: BSR Rental Trust to D. Buxton Jr., $92,000

Edward St., 216: R. & L. Jameson to Y. Jun, $195,000

Ellersie St., 2342: D. Moyer to ACAC LLC, $115,000

Emerald St., 317: C. Brown to First Choice Home Buyers LLC, $60,000

Forest St., 25: M. Goldberg to Griff Residential LLC, $45,000

Forest St., 27: M. Goldberg to S. Gee, $45,000

Forrest St., 526: M. Baltozer to B. & A. Muzirrwa, $65,000

Forster St., 1713: R. Sanders to K. Gonzalez, $60,000

Grand St., 918: Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Bridger Investments LLC, $65,000

Green St., 819: First Choice Home Buyers LLC to SPG Capital LLC, $60,000

Green St., 1413: M. & H. Gillespie to Pine Asset Management LLC, $81,500

Green St., 2329: A. Jobes to G. & L. Calloway, $60,000

Hamilton St., 231: K. Saleme to H. Ison, $194,500

Hamilton St., 332: City Limits Foundation to 332 Hamilton LLC, $95,000

Hamilton St., 342: Everence Foundation Unique Assets LLC to T. & M. Sneidman, $80,000

Harris St., 222: K. Grossman to G. Grossman, $185,000

Herr St., 133: M. Grove to A. & J. Norris, $220,000

Hoerner St., 116: City Limits Foundation to PPS Realty Inc., $52,000

Holly St., 2013: M. & S. Sedora to X. Lopez, $67,000

Hummel St., 247: Tri County HDC Ltd to A. Flemister, $109,900

Hunter St., 1523: J. Vega & C. Salazar to RRMMM Real Estate LLC, $43,000

Kensington St., 2103: L. Myers to A. Clarke, $78,000

Kensington St., 2121: Marie Buys Houses LLC to N. Matthews, $63,000

Kensington St., 2343: L. Myers to Alliance Estates LLC, $87,500

Lewis St., 210: C. Shindle to J. Hess, $156,000

Lexington St., 2610: Gilligan Realty LLC to EBM Real Estate Holdings LLC, $60,000

Logan St., 2143: E. Killeen to Neidlinger Enterprises LLC, $67,000

Logan St., 2200 & 2200A: C. Geary to A. Bonheur, $70,000

Logan St., 2243: G. Ford to Euphrates LLC, $70,000

Logan St., 2338: Great Row LLC to Franklin Real Estate USA Inc., $57,900

Logan St., 2342: Great Row LLC to Franklin Real Estate USA Inc., $57,900

Market St., 1622: TRYB Investments LLC to I. Gomez & N. Cruz, $145,000

Market St., 2024: M. Arnao to S. Gonzalez, $150,000

Market St., 2454: M. & D. Cobb to S. Bejerano, $195,000

Moore St., 2111: A. Brown to B. Chambers, $80,000

Muench St., 413: PA Deals LLC to Munoz4Properties LLC, $52,000

Mulberry St., 1835: K. Nguyen to First Choice Home Buyers LLC, $47,000

North St., 1500: J. Johnson to R. Copeland, $134,000

N. 2nd St., 913: V. & S. Kaldes to 608 North Third LLC, $98,000

N. 2nd St., 936: J. Criley to B. Spurrier, $220,000

N. 2nd St., 1717: Friends of the West Shore Theater Inc. to M. Bousatta, $135,000

N. 2nd St., 1911: J. Criley to J. Rotz, $210,000

N. 2nd St., 2224: S. Groff to B. Walsh, $182,000

N. 2nd St., 2309½: REO Trust 2017 RPL1 & Rushmore Loan Management Services LLC to S. Martin, $150,000

N. 2nd St., 2957: Ideal Services Group LLC to M. Quinn, $305,000

N . 2nd St., 2986: Pennsylvania Commonwealth c/o Dixon University to Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg, $4,560,000

N. 2nd St., 3225: M. Letterman to V. Breithaupt, $140,000

N. 3rd St., 901 and 914, 916 & 918 James St.: Nish Harrisburg Associates LP to Ashila LLC, $1,301,000

N. 3rd St., 2211: J. & A. Sanderson and B. Sheaffer to S. Butler & L. Jackson, $175,500

N. 4th St., 2120: Great Row LLC to Franklin Real Estate USA Inc., $63,000

N. 4th St., 2408: D. Hargrove & D. Surbrena to A. Breneman & R. Herr, $75,000

N. 4th St., 2719: D. Washington to N. & C. Al Qaadir, $210,000

N. 5th St., 2639: L. Cumberbatch to D. Stufflet, $98,000

N. 6th St., 2243: Great Row LLC to Franklin Real Estate USA Inc., $50,500

N. 6th St., 2639: Integrity First Home Buyers LLC to N. Amundson, $139,995

N. 6th St., 3212: V. & D. Poplaski to G. Ajakaye, $100,000

N. 7th St., 2154: R. Plant to A. Bouhach, $65,000

N. 7th St., 2512: Integrity First Home Buyers LLC to D. Boyle, $46,059

N. 16th St., 1209: J. & N. Thompson to J. Garcia, $80,000

N. 17th St., 50: C. & N. Acevedo to J. Pichardo, $90,000

N. 17th St., 604: RMTP Trust Series 2019 C to J. Linan, $52,000

N. 17th St., 1100, 1621 & 1625 Cumberland St. and 1616 Herr St.: R. & C. Carter to M. Amani, $325,000

N. 18th St., 15: Great Row LLC to J. Linan & L. Jefferson, $50,000

N. 18th St., 712: S. Atiyeh to K. Hurst & N. Howze, $83,900

N. 18th St., 910: Fowler Investments LLC to D. Vigilante, $133,000

Norwood St., 916: Y. & E. Paige to J. Prol & A. Seroskie, $63,100

Park St., 1825: A&K Investment Partnership LLC to C. Green, $140,000

Penn St., 1308: Invigaron LLC to SPXT PA LLC, $325,900

Penn St., 1820: Lancaster County Restoration LLC to M. Segelken, $192,900

Pennwood Rd., 3203: Heller Investments to J. McDonald, $135,000

Race St., 556: C. Schleig & M. Obrine to J. Wheaton, $125,000

Race St., 566: B. Shisler to JR Phoenix Investing LLC, $220,000

Reel St., 2400: Wofford Enterprises Ltd. to Franklin Real Estate USA Inc., $55,000

Reel St., 2430: TRW Properties LLC to 786 Real Estate, $48,000

Reel St., 2630: Neidlinger Enterprises LLC to E. Tatarevic, $132,500

Reily St., 210: M. & J. Good to Prosper Home & Properties LLC, $152,500

Reily St., 607: NWFP Inc. and M. & S. Swati to Reily Street LLC, $900,000

Revere St., 1719: R. Tabler to Z. Roudi & M. Maniari, $72,000

Ross St., 614: Declans Holding LLC to JMA Home Renovations LLC, $61,900

Royal Terr., 109: JOG Investments LLC to L. Bedon, $50,000

Rudy Rd., 1815: Dreamland Investors LLC to J. De Paulino, $40,000

Rudy Rd., 1829: Yogi Investments LLC to Venus Properties LLC, $45,000

Rudy Rd., 1944: V. & S. Reyes to D. Perez, $131,000

Rudy Rd., 2490: BVC Construction LLC to S. Betancur, $100,000

Rumson Dr., 311: First Choice Home Buyers LLC to A. Kopp, $135,800

Sassafras St., 203: E. Brantner to J. Feaster, $128,400

S. 13th St., 221: D&F Realty Holdings LP to ZM Penn Group, $57,000

S. 17th St., 137: 137 South 17th LLC to IIP PA 2 LLC, $2,750,000

S. 18th St., 916: 916 S 18th LLC to 916 Industrial LLC, $405,000

S. 21st St., 753: Substance Abuse Services Inc. to Mavambo LLC, $104,000

S. 24th St., 608: S. Welch to J. & S. Vaughn, $222,000

State St., 204: J. Zonarich and Skarlatos & Zonarich LP to 204 State Street LLC, $400,000

State St., 1732: Wofford Enterprises to M. Cepeda, $92,000

Swatara St., 1611: G. Neff to Cofield Group LLC, $71,000

Swatara St., 1917: P. Freeman to Two Three Two Investments LLC, $48,000

Swatara St., 2015A: Neidlinger Enterprises LLC to Kenneth Bray Trust & Nicole Bray Trust, $129,900

Swatara St., 2142: Neidlinger Enterprises LLC to M. Estrada, $134,900

Sylvan Terr., 126: F. Sisic to D. Boyle, $50,000

Sylvan Terr., 160: Guardian Realty LLC to Paraiso View Investment LLC, $230,000

Vineyard Rd., 214: P. Eklund & B. Corner to R. & N. Fortney, $242,000

Walnut St., 104: MIV Properties LLC to N&R Properties LLC, $110,000

Walnut St., 1724: L. & L. Desenberg to A. Bouhach, $44,000

Walnut St., 1854, 1856, 1858 & 1860: H. Van to Red Hare LLC, $206,000

Whitehall St., 1815: 37 Estate LLC to J. Hamilton, $150,500

Whitehall St., 1937: D. Boyle to E. Olivo, $40,000

Woodbine St., 237: G. & C. Rice to Montalvo Investments LLC, $70,000

Harrisburg property sales, March 2022, greater than $40,000. Source: Dauphin County. Data is assumed to be accurate.

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