Wanda Williams elected Harrisburg mayor, beats back write-in challenge

November 2, 2021 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Conley

Wanda Williams speaks after declaring victory in the Harrisburg mayor’s race.

Wanda Williams will be the next mayor of Harrisburg, as the current City Council president handily beat back a write-in challenge from the incumbent mayor.

With all precincts reporting, Williams, the Democratic nominee, received 4,402 votes compared to 1,911 votes for “write-in candidate 1,” who is presumed to be two-term Mayor Eric Papenfuse. Republican candidate Timothy Rowbottom received 465 votes.

The vote tallies will need to be updated as the remainder of the mail-in ballots filter into the Dauphin County elections bureau.

At an election celebration in Uptown Harrisburg, Williams promised to be a “visible leader,” implicitly contrasting her style with that of Papenfuse.

“The residents of Harrisburg finally have an authentic leader, and that’s me,” she said, before a crowd of cheering supporters. “[A person] who’s rooted in the community and is going to take input from the community.”

Williams and Papenfuse also competed in May in a crowded, five-candidate Democratic primary, with Papenfuse losing the nomination for a third term by just 46 votes.

In mid-September, he declared that he would run as a write-in and has spent the past six weeks campaigning aggressively and trying to educate voters how to cast a write-in vote for him.

Williams, who has served on City Council for four terms, the last two as president, ran a comparatively low-key campaign. She will take office in early January.

In the meantime, she said that her first priorities are to hire staff, speak with city residents over how to best spend federal pandemic relief money and confer with City Council members.

“It feels wonderful,” Williams said, following her victory. “I want to get in there and get started.”

In the race for Harrisburg City Council, four Democrats won after running unopposed for four, four-year seats. They are council veterans Ausha Green and Shamaine Daniels and newcomers Ralph Rodriguez and Jocelyn Rawls.

For city school board, Democrats Brian Carter, Danielle Robinson, Roslyn Copeland and Jaime Johnsen all won four-year seats. Democrats Terricia Radcliff and Ellis R. Rick Roy won two-year seats on the board.

Running unopposed, incumbent Charlie DeBrunner will serve another term as city controller.

In Dauphin County, Republican Mary Bateman won a two-year seat for county controller, defeating Democrat Eric Epstein by a margin of 30,590 to 28,488 votes, respectively. For prothonotary, Republican incumbent Matt Krupp received 32,840 votes, defeating Democrat Anju Singh, who received 26,353 votes. Running unopposed, long-time county coroner Graham Hetrick will serve another term.

In the hotly contested race for an open judgeship on the Court of Common Pleas, Republican Jeff Engle bested Democrat La Tasha Williams by a tally of 32,940 to 26,580 votes, respectively.

This story has been updated to reflect the final results in Harrisburg and Dauphin County.

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Harrisburg community moves to support family of Jamie Bey, innocent shooting victim

November 2, 2021 | by Maddie Gittens

Candles to honor Jamie Bey were placed outside of Al’s Café in Midtown Harrisburg.

Taquanna Bey was at home when she got the call that her sister Jamie Bey had been fatally shot.

“My heart dropped,” she said. “It wasn’t true to me. It was unbelievable.”

Days later, friends, family and community members rallied to memorialize Jamie.

A Harrisburg resident, Jamie was attending a birthday party on Oct. 25 at Al’s Café on Verbeke Street when a fight broke out between two men. Jamie, an innocent bystander, was the victim of a gunshot wound. She passed away later in a local hospital, according to the Harrisburg Bureau of Police.

Although it was a shock for friends and family, they quickly mobilized to start a GoFundMe fundraiser to support Jamie’s four children, ages 10 and under, and her funeral costs. The page has already raised over $5,600, with many donors posting messages of condolences.

“She loved her kids very well,” Taquanna said. “She always wanted to be with them.”

A balloon release was also held last week outside of Al’s Café to honor Jamie.

Candles, balloons and stuffed animals still sit on the sidewalk outside the bar.

Taquanna described Jamie as a kind-hearted person. Jamie enjoyed gambling and spending time with family, she said. Jamie worked warehouse jobs and cared for her uncle, her sister said.

“She was always a caring person,” Taquanna said. “She always had a smile.”

Jamie’s funeral will be held on Thursday, Taquanna said.

“She loved a lot of people and a lot of people loved her,” she said.

The investigation into the shooting is still ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Harrisburg Police Bureau at 717-558-6900 and ask for a detective. Tips can also be submitted through the CRIMEWATCH website.

To donate to the GoFundMe for Jamie Bey’s children, click here.

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Harrisburg voters slowly head to the polls, send in ballots for 2021 municipal election

November 2, 2021 | by Maddie Gittens

Campaign signs outside of a Harrisburg polling location at Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church on Green Street.

Brenda Coles came out of the Edison Village polling location in Allison Hill on Tuesday morning proudly wearing her “I Voted” sticker.

“I’m a super voter,” she said. “It’s my right to vote, and that’s why I came out. It’s important on many levels.”

While Coles balked at the idea that someone wouldn’t exercise that right, it’s often the reality when it comes to municipal elections—turnout is low.

Unsurprisingly, in-person voting for the 2021 municipal election was off to a relatively slow start on Tuesday morning in Harrisburg, despite 31,770 residents being registered to vote.

Voters trickled into polling places across the city, while others opted to vote by mail. Residents cast their votes for a range of locally elected positions, including Harrisburg mayor, school board directors and City Council members.

Around mid-morning, many polling locations in Harrisburg had fewer than 60 voters turn out.

Countywide, Dauphin County reported receiving 15,481 mail-in ballots by noon.

Many voters, like Coles, headed to the polls simply because that’s what they do for every election.

“It’s my duty to vote,” said Walter Barnes, who was casting his vote at Camp Curtin Academy on N. 6^th Street. “The thing that is important to me is my community.”

But other residents felt strongly about certain candidates and came out to support them.

City Council President Wanda Williams holds the Democratic nomination for mayor and Timothy Rowbottom is the Republican nominee. However, incumbent Mayor Eric Papenfuse, who has served two terms and narrowly lost the Democratic nomination in May, threw his hat back in the ring, launching a write-in campaign in mid-September.

“I voted for Wanda,” said Cheryl Holton, who cast her ballot at the Scottish Rite Cathedral on N. 3^rd Street. “I’ve been watching her on city council. She’s been very responsive to the issues in the community.”

Holton said that she believes Williams has been easily approachable and concerned about addressing issues like policing and trash cleanups in the city.

Others, like Frank Novaleski, who also voted at the cathedral, hope to see Papenfuse in office for another term.

“I really want to see Eric Papenfuse back in,” he said. “I think he’s done a good job.”

Harrisburg resident Yaqinah Abdurrahman wasn’t impressed by many of the names on the ballot, choosing instead to write in candidates for most positions, she said.

“I think we need fresh ideas,” she said.

Many candidates were out at the polls on Tuesday, including Williams, who said that she was feeling confident.

“I’m feeling good; I feel like a winner,” she said as she greeted voters at the Scottish Rite Cathedral.

Outside of Camp Curtin Academy, Papenfuse instructed voters how to write him in for mayor.

“I’m feeling optimistic,” he said. “It’s very easy to do the write-in.”

Votes won’t begin being counted until the polls close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday night. Additionally, there may not be clear winners until write-in votes are tallied and all mail-in ballots, which aren’t due until Wednesday night, are counted.

For Dauphin County Elections information and results, visit their website.

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Mid Penn Bank announces grants for nonprofits focused on supporting women in the workplace

November 1, 2021 | by Maddie Gittens

Mid Penn Bank at 2615 N. Front St., Harrisburg

Pennsylvania organizations focused on women’s services are at the heart of a new grant initiative.

Mid Penn Bank recently announced that its Women’s Leadership Network (WLN) will award “Impact Grant” funds to local nonprofits that support women in the workplace.

“We are excited to offer this opportunity to the many organizations in our communities that are working hard each day to support and uplift women,” said WLN Impact Grant Committee Chair and Mid Penn Commercial Loan Officer, Nicole Pedriani. “The committee’s hope is that this funding helps to engage women in programs that empower them in moving towards and achieving their goals.”

According to Mid Penn, while women make up 52% of the state population, they hold only 36.9% of the managerial jobs within the state. Additionally, women are only making 76 cents for every dollar a man makes. Hispanic women in Pennsylvania make 53 cents for every dollar that a white man makes.

The commonwealth ranks 39th in the nation on the gender wage gap, Mid Penn said.

Bank officials hope that this grant program helps to change those statistics, they said.

The grant program is available to nonprofits that address health and wellness, human services, education, housing assistance and workforce preparedness/vocational skills for women.

The bank is offering $12,000 in grants. Applicants are eligible to receive a minimum of $2,000 for proposed projects.

Applicants are required to be certified 501(c)3 organizations. They must be located in Berks, Bucks, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Fayette, Lancaster, Luzerne, Montgomery, Northumberland, Schuylkill or Westmoreland county.

Mid Penn plans to announce the winners in December.

The WLN was started in 2018 as a way for female colleagues to make connections, share knowledge and experiences, learn about leadership and grow their professional development journeys. This year, the group formed the grant committee in an effort to impact the larger community, they said.

“What began as a way for the women of Mid Penn Bank to better connect with one another has grown rapidly in three years and evolved to a place where the WLN can turn its vision outward towards the community,” said Mid Penn’s CRA and Community Impact Officer Dawn Spahr. “The women of Mid Penn Bank champion many causes across Pennsylvania and are highly engaged community members. We are all proud of the committee’s work and the positive outcome it is having.”

For more information about Mid Penn Bank’s Impact Grant program or to apply, visit their website. Questions can be directed to [email protected].

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Computer restrictions lifted for Dauphin County libraries, full usage allowed for public access

November 1, 2021 | by Lawrance Binda

The McCormick Riverfront Library in Harrisburg

It’s all computers on deck in Dauphin County, as library officials today announced that they’ve put their full inventory back into service.

Karen Cullings, executive director of the Dauphin County Library System (DCLS), said that, beginning Monday, all 126 public-access computers system-wide are available for patron use.

After libraries reopened last year, continuing COVID-19 protocols limited use to less than 50% of total inventory due to restrictions on the number of people allowed in a work area. Those restrictions have now been lifted, putting all public-access desktops and laptops back into use.

According to DCLS, patrons use library computers for a variety of reasons, including applying for rental assistance, paying bills and conducting job searches.

“One of Dauphin County Library System’s main missions is offering assistance and opportunities to members of our community facing economic challenges,’’ Cullings said. “With locations throughout our county, the Library is uniquely positioned to offer help and outreach services.’’

DCLS does recommend that all patrons continue to wear masks.

“Whether someone needs rental assistance, help with their city water bill or they’re looking for work, having a place like the library with free computer and internet access is invaluable,’’ said county commission Chair Mike Pries.

Commissioner George Hartwick said that the Library plays an important role in linking residents with services, such the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP).

“This program is more than just money,’’ Hartwick said. “The services available can help people become housing stable after the program is no longer able to pay rent and utility costs.”

To date, the county has disbursed more than $8.5 million to about 1,400 households as part of the program, according to the county.

Rep. Patty Kim (D-Dauphin) said rental assistance is key to helping prevent homelessness.

“Once people are out of the house, it’s so hard to build back the momentum, especially with children,’’ Kim said. “In partnering with Dauphin County and the Library, our goal is to make sure people having trouble with their rent payments can get the help that’s there for them and stay in their home.”

For more information on the Dauphin County Library System, visit www.dcls.org or their Facebook page.

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Fun for Fido: Pet supply store opens in Harrisburg with focus on access, education

November 1, 2021 | by Maddie Gittens

Owners Darryl and Celia Butler of Butler’s Pet Feed & Supplies

Harrisburg’s four-legged residents now have a place in the city that’s stocked with food just for them.

Butler’s Pet Feed & Supplies opened on Monday morning in the Kline Plaza shopping center on S. 25^th Street. The store carries dog, cat, fish and turtle food and supplies.

“We are providing for residents what they are tired of traveling out of the city to get,” said Darryl Butler, who owns the store with his wife Celia. “These are high-quality products that no other local pet store has.”

According to Butler, a Harrisburg-native, this is the only pet store located in the city.

“It’s never been easier to get your pet food or your pet supplies,” said Mayor Eric Papenfuse who was present with shop owners to cut the ribbon on Monday.

Butler’s owners, along with Harrisburg and Dauphin County officials, cut the ribbon on the new pet supplies shop on Monday.

Butler has over 20 years of experience in dog breeding and training, he said. He specializes in breeding German shepherds.

But opening his own pet store has been a dream for the past 10 years and, finally, his wife Celia pushed him to make it happen, he said.

Butler plans to use his experience and knowledge to offer advice and education to customers.

“It’s difficult to know what quality dog food is,” he said. “We are here to educate.”

Butler’s carries over 10 brands of dog food and over five brands of cat food, he said. Additionally, their shelves are stocked with items like leashes, treats, food bowls, litter boxes, pet beds and toys.

Butler also mentioned that they have a scale for customers to use to weigh their pets and make sure they are healthy.

Dennis, a Harrisburg resident, was impressed by the options and said he will likely shop at Butler’s for food for his two German shepherds. However, he’s mostly looking forward to the opportunity to get advice.

“It’s nice to have someone to talk to if you have a question,” he said.

That’s what it’s all about for Butler, the chance to share his knowledge with the city.

“It’s not just about the business side,” he said. “It’s about the passion.”

Butler’s Pet Feed & Supplies is located at 101 S. 25th St., Suite 16, Harrisburg (Kline Plaza). They are open Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit their Facebook page.

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

October 29, 2021 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Officials broke ground on the Camp Curtin YMCA’s affordable housing project this week.

Our November issue of the magazine is out today! This issue is all about supporting small businesses in and around Harrisburg. Grab an issue and shop small for the holidays this year. Before you do, read this week’s news coverage, below.

The Barefoot Historian & Co. offers spooky tours around Carlisle to those who dare. In our magazine story, read about Courtney Cauthon’s journey to opening a ghost tour business.

Bob’s Art Blog has the scoop on what’s coming up at the Art Association of Harrisburg, including “Nothing Pretty,” a surreal exhibit. He also spotlights Doggie Delights, a gourmet dog treat stand in the Broad Street Market.

The Camp Curtin YMCA broke ground on an affordable housing development in Uptown Harrisburg, our online story reported. The project will include constructing four single-family homes for low-income residents.

Our editor encourages readers to shop small and local for the upcoming holiday season in his November Editor’s Note. Small businesses are the focus of this month’s issue of the magazine.

Market Fresh, a family-owned grocery store, opened this week on N. 6^th Street in Uptown Harrisburg, our reporting found. The owners hope to provide fresh produce to a community that has been lacking it.

Meatballs are on the menu for Rosemary. Learn how to make her meatballs in brandy, here.

Messiah University has launched its “Thriving Together” program to unite local churches around the mission of racial justice. The initiative brings together diverse congregations to participate in anti-racism training and to study theologies of justice and reconciliation, our magazine story reported.

Habitat for Humanity hasn’t let the pandemic halt its work. In our magazine story, read about how the housing nonprofit pivoted to provide maintenance to homeowners in need.

The Harrisburg Beach Club plans to open next week, serving up drinks and a riverside view, our online story reported. They plan to utilize heaters and fire pits to keep customers warm during the winter months.

Harrisburg completed a few large-scale trash cleanups in Allison Hill and Uptown this week, our reporting found. City officials said that, with increased staff and resources in the public works department, they can better address illegal dumping issues.

Sara Bozich’s Weekend Roundup will have you ready to hit the town. See all the events that the Harrisburg area has to offer this weekend, here.

Shank’s Tavern has become a local staple in Marietta. Our magazine article tells the story behind the two-century-old restaurant.

Theatre Harrisburg is back with in-person performances for the season, after a long break due to the pandemic. It kicked off with “The SpongeBob Musical,” which runs through Nov. 7 at Whitaker Center, our online story reported.

Trees will be planted on several Harrisburg streets in an upcoming planting blitz by the city, our online story reported. City Forester Ellen Roane is looking for volunteers ready to get their hands dirty.

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Surf’s almost up, as Harrisburg Beach Club is set to open next week

October 29, 2021 | by Lawrance Binda

Harrisburg Beach Club owners Adam Maust and Bryan Donovan

Summer is long over, but the Harrisburg Beach Club hopes people still want to have fun by the water as the outdoor venue is slated to open next week.

Co-owner Bryan Donovan today said that the beach club plans to open for business starting on Thursday at the point on City Island.

“We’re really excited to showcase the space,” he said. “We’ve put a lot of hard work into it, so we’re eager to show everyone what we’ve done.”

The beach club’s bar and tables are located outdoors, on the banks of the Susquehanna River and just outside the city’s historic bathhouse.

The century-old bathhouse, which had been shuttered for decades, is also part of the project. Before it could re-open to the public, the Tudor-style structure required extensive restoration, including renovating the first-floor bathrooms and changing areas.

The owners also made improvements to the outdoor space, including lighting, landscaping and construction of a large bar.

Harrisburg’s historic bathhouse, now part of the Harrisburg Beach Club

Donovan and co-owner Adam Maust announced their venture in late May, hoping to open in early July. However, various delays pushed the opening into early November.

Donovan said that they’re not too disappointed with the mid-autumn opening. To stave off the cold, they plan to deploy propane heaters and propane fire pits throughout the winter months. They also plan to add heat to the currently unheated first floor of the bathhouse, which will allow them to turn the changing rooms, unused during the winter, into an indoor gathering spot.

“It will be a challenge to battle the cold weather,” he said. “But we believe that getting the inside buttoned up will provide an opportunity for us.”

The main bar area of the Harrisburg Beach Club

Over the winter, the owners hope to attract patrons with food trucks, live music and special events. Longer-term, they expect to feature winter sports, such as ice-skating and ice curling.

The beach club is renting the bathhouse from the city. Over the past few months, some city residents have complained to City Council about the deal, objecting that the administration did not issue a request for proposals (RFP) for the space.

A renovated changing room inside the bathhouse

City Solicitor Neil Grover has stated that the city had the right to lease the space without an RFP or the explicit assent of council. Donovan said that their attorneys and financial professionals extensively reviewed all agreements to ensure legality.

In order to serve alcoholic beverages, the beach club will employ a satellite liquor license from Hidden Still Spirits, a Hershey-based distillery, which will provide liquors for the venue. The beach club also plans to offer beer and wine from PA-based producers, as well as coffee from Harrisburg-based Good Brotha’s. The bar features a 10-tap system, Donovan said.

He added that he hopes the beach club will benefit City Island, as well, adding a new attraction, especially during the cold-weather months.

“It will be a clean, casual, low-key touristy-type spot,” Donovan said. “Ideally, we would like to see the island become a 365-day-a-year destination for the community and for tourism.”

Once the Harrisburg Beach Club opens next week, regular hours will be Thursday and Friday, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The Harrisburg Beach Club is located at the point of City Island, Harrisburg. For more information, visit www.harrisburgbeachclub.com.

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Grand Opening of the ®FLTBYS Store in Midtown

October 29, 2021 | by Admin

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It’s a ®FLTBYS Weekend in Harrisburg PA with Kota the Friend Performing Live at HMAC and Signing His ‘EVERYTHING’ Vinyl Album at the Grand Opening of the ®FLTBYS Store in Midtown

Hip hop artist and producer, Kota the Friend, decided to make it a ®fltbys (Flight Boys) weekend in Harrisburg PA, from Thursday November 11 through Saturday November 13.

®fltbys Music and Entertainment (Flight Boys) will commence its Global Flight Night Hip-Hop Festival Series in Harrisburg PA, on Friday, November 12, 2021, at Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center (HMAC) with Kota the Friend headlining. On Thursday, November 11^th, Kota will host an Album Signing at the grand opening of his Midtown Harrisburg retail shop, the ®fltbys store, located at 263 Reily St. in the booming area of Midtown Harrisburg. Kota purchased the building in 2019, but the pandemic delayed the opening.

“This is going to be a fun weekend,” said Kota. “I’m looking forward to signing the vinyl albums on Thursday and getting back on the stage Friday. I want the community of Harrisburg and other parts of Pennsylvania to come out to celebrate with us. I know people from Miami, New York and other parts of the country purchased tickets for the show, so I want residents of Pennsylvania to represent.”

Pennsylvania hip-hop fans will likely show in great numbers, as Kota the Friend will headline a stacked lineup of local musicians including Brianna Castro (Philadelphia), Drew Tyrell (Harrisburg), J Radiant (Philadelphia), Derrick Juwan (Philadelphia), 10D4YS (Philadelphia) and Neptune the Poet. Various levels of tickets are available here. There is also a Meet & Greet option.

®fltbys is a skate and hip-hop culture brand that Kota the Friend devised and developed when he was an 11^th grader at the Brooklyn High School of Performing Arts. The brand has flourished through Kota’s meteoric ascension and will finally introduce a physical manifestation with the historic grand opening of the ®fltbys brick and mortar store, which will retail skateboards, ®fltbys streetwear, vinyl albums, and local artwork. The shop will also be open for business on Saturday, November 13^th.

“We’re excited to be finally opening the flagship ®fltbys brick and mortar store, which will be our only brick and mortar location in the world. Online we have customers from Brooklyn and as far away as Beirut, so we like to say from Brooklyn to Beirut and everywhere in between. It’s a blessing to be at this stage after the pandemic hit the entire country, and the world,” added Kota.

The renderings that we’ve seen of the ®fltbys will remind you of Supreme in NYC, with the clean open space, concrete floors and a super cool vibe.

On Thursday, the 11^th, the ®fltbys store will be open from 1:00pm – 6:00 pm, with Kota signing his EVERYTHING vinyl album from 3:30 – 5:00 pm. Flight Night ticket holders will receive a special discount on albums. Fans are encouraged to show up on time as the number of albums are limited. The EVERYTHING album features Lupita Nyong’o, Joey Bada$$, Bas, Lakeith Stanfield and Braxton Cook.

The ®fltbys team announced that the ®fltbys Weekend will be held as an annual event in Harrisburg, as Kota the Friend’s imprint on the city and as a global musician continues to grow.

FLTBYS Weekend Schedule

Thursday November 11, 2021

fltbys store opens 1pm-6pm
Kota the Friend Album Signing 3:30pm – 5:00pm

Friday November 12, 2021

fltbys store open 11:00am – 5:00pm
Flight Night, Official fltbys Music Festival at HMAC in Harrisburg

Saturday November 13, 2021

fltbys store open 11:00am – 5:00pm

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Shop Small, Shop Local 2021

October 29, 2021 | by Admin

This holiday season, it’s more important than ever before to support local businesses in and around central PA. Small, independently owned retailers are the lifeblood of our community, and many have suffered immensely due to the pandemic. What’s more, they’re your neighbors, and the dollars they earn support themselves, their families and our community. So, please shop locally whenever you can. In the process, you’ll surely discover unique gift items that you may not find online or in the big box stores. Happy holidays!

ANTIQUES & VINTAGE
Antique Marketplace of Lemoyne
415 Bosler Ave., Lemoyne
717-761-2865
www.theantiquemarketplaceoflemoyne.com

Bedford Street Antiques
44 N. Bedford St., Carlisle
717-241-5309
www.bedfordstreetantiques.com

Carlisle Antique Mall
164 N. Hanover St., Carlisle
717-660-0999
www.thebestvendors.com

Crossroads Antique Mall
825 Cocoa Ave., Hershey
717-520-1600
www.crossroadsantiques.com

Northgate Antique Mall
726 N. Hanover St., Carlisle
717-243-5802
www.ngantiques.com

Serendipity Antique Gallery
876 N. Hanover St., Carlisle
717-218-7715
www.serendipityantiquegallery.com

OUTDOOR GEAR
Blue Mountain Outfitters
103 S. State Rd., Marysville
717-957-2413
www.bluemountainoutfitters.net

Earth Artisan & Outfitter
37 W. Chapel Ave., Carlisle
717-713-6170
www.earthartout.com

Holmes Cycling & Fitness
2139 Market St., Camp Hill
717-737-3461
www.holmescycling.com

TCO Outdoors
2 E. First St., Boiling Springs
717-609-0169 ext. 5
www.tcoflyfishing.com

CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES
Amma Jo
320 Market St., Harrisburg
717-745-8391
www.shopammajo.com

Broad Street Army & Navy Store
1316 N 3rd St, Harrisburg
717-234-4948

the ClothesVine
134 W. High St., Carlisle
717-249-7909
www.theclothesvine.com

Leaf of Eve
149 N Enola Dr, Enola
717-732-2564
www.leafofeveonline.com

Jean Joint
1204 N 3rd St, Harrisburg
717-232-8711
www.thejeanjoint.com

Little Black Dress & LBD Kids
1801 Market St., Camp Hill
717-525-7488
www.little-black-dress-camp-hill.myshopify.com

Maggie Adams
3605 Gettysburg Rd., Camp Hill
717-730-2000
www.maggieadams.com

Miss Ruth’s Time Bomb
24 N. Hanover St., Carlisle
717-241-2662
www.missruthstimebomb.com

Pal’s Apparel
306 N 2nd St, Harrisburg
717-635-8027
www.palsapparelhbg.com

Plum Bottom
2619 Brindle Dr, Harrisburg
717-651-1600
www.plumbottom.net

Presence
3580 Gettysburg Rd., Camp Hill
717-761-8875
www.presenceonline.com

Simply J Boutique
301 W. Caracas Ave., Hershey
717-533-5909
www.simplyjhershey.com

Stash Vintage & Midtown Dandy
11 S 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-831-8386
www.stashhbg.com
www.themidtowndandy.com

The Plum (West)
3801 Old Gettysburg Rd., Camp Hill
717-737-8153
www.theplumclothing.com

Three Little Birds Boutique
6455 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg & 131 W Chocolate Ave., Hershey
717-309-2348
www.tlbboutique.com

Underneath It All
1801 Market St., Suite 104, Camp Hill
717-761-7474
www.underneathitall.net

Urban Snob
1006 N 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-298-0434
www.theurbansnob.com

JEWELRY

Christy Concept Jewelry
West Shore Farmers Market, 900 Market St., Lemoyne
717-303-2627
www.christyconceptjewelry.com

K Novinger Jewelry Design
1200 Market St., Lemoyne
717-972-0553
www.knovingerjewelry.com

Marjorie’s Gems
44 S. Hanover St., Carlisle
717-701-8148

Meeka Fine Jewelry
2135 Market St., Camp Hill
717-979-5448
www.meekajewelry.com

Mountz Jewelers
stores located in Carlisle, Camp Hill, & Harrisburg
www.mountzjewelers.com

Munn’s Diamond Gallery
1203 Market St., Lemoyne
717-761-8310
www.munns.net

ART & ARTISANS
Art Association of Harrisburg
21 N Front St., Harrisburg
717-236-1432
www.artassocofhbg.com

Brain Vessel (The Gallery)
4702-4704 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg
717-350-2306
www.brainvessel.com

Carlisle Arts Learning Center
38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle
717-249-6973
www.carlislearts.org

CoExist Glass Gallery
310 S Front St., Steelton
717-342-8144
www.coexistgallery.com

Gallery at Second
608 N 2nd St., Harrisburg
717-574-4653

Nyeusi Gallery
1224 N 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-635-9414

Pat Craig Studios
30 W Pomfret St, Carlisle
717-245-0382
www.patcraigstudios.com

PCCA Gallery
1 S 2nd St, Newport
717-567-7023
www.perrycountyarts.org

The Millworks Gift Shop, Art Galleries & Artist Studios
340 Verbeke St., Harrisburg
717-695-4888
www.millworksharrisburg.com

Village Artisans Gallery
321 Walnut St., Boiling Springs
717-258-3256
www.villageartisansgallery.com

Vivi On Verbeke
258 Verbeke St., Harrisburg
717-961-9826
www.vivionverbeke.com

FOOD
Brittle Bark Co.
33 W. Main St., Mechanicsburg
717-697-6950
www.brittlebark.com

Cocoa Creek Chocolates
18 S. 18th St., Camp Hill
717-697-6950
www.cocoacreekchocolates.com

Exquisite Chocolates of Carlisle
35 S Hanover St, Carlisle
717-220-7081
www.exquischocolat.com

Frederic Loraschi Chocolate
4615 Hillcrest St., Harrisburg
717-540-0000
www.fredericloraschichocolate.com

Georgie Lou’s Retro Candy
56 W. High St., Carlisle
717-243-1002
www.georgielousretrocandy.com

Gilded Door Oil & Vinegar Tap Room
9 E. High St., Carlisle
717-620-9560
www.gilded-door-oil-and-vinegar-taproom.square.site

Just Baked Cakes & Pies
270 Verbeke St. Harrisburg
www.justbakedcakespies.com
717-236-3626

Macris Chocolates
1200 Market St., Lemoyne
717-412-7129
www.macrischocolates.com

Matangos Quality Candies
1501 Catherine St., Harrisburg
717-234-0882
www.matangoscandies.com

Mummert Chocolates
21 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle
717-258-9341
www.mummertchocolates.com

Radish & Rye Food Hub
1308 N 3rd St, Harrisburg
717-803-2888
www.radishandryehbg.com

Tanya’s Cookie Boutique
2208 Market St, Camp Hill
717-256-1762

Tastealotta
829 State St., Lemoyne
717-731-9900
www.tastealotta.com

SPECIALTY

Abrams & Weakley General Store for Animals
3963 6th St., Harrisburg
717-232-3963
www.abramsandweakley.com

Broad Street Market
1233 N 3rd St., Harrisburg (including Sweet 717, D. McGee Design Studio, Doggie Delights, Ying’s Custom Jewelry & Asian Boutique, Shea Optimum)
www.broadstreetmarket.org

Calicutts Spice Co.
611 Gettysburg Pike, Mechanicsburg
717- 297-0598
www.calicutts.com

Carmina Cristina Makeup Boutique
2209 Market St, Camp Hill
717- 343-2805
www.carminacristina.com

Glitz Soap Co.
1 E. Main St., Mechanicsburg
717-590-7149
www.glitzsoap.com

Grey Apple Market
2700 N Susquehanna Trail, York
717-356-2599
www.grayapplemarket.com

Ideas and Objects
252 Strawberry Square (11 N 3rd St), Harrisburg
717-234-4505

Knock Knock Boutique
110 W Chocolate Ave., Hershey
717-298-6331
www.shopknockknock.com

Live in Color Boutique
1776-1898 Market St, Camp Hill
717-695-6391

No Common Scents
15 N. Hanover St., Carlisle
717-571-2630

Nyianga Store
1423 N 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-601-1557
www.nyianga.com

One Good Woman
1801 Market St., Camp Hill
717-975-8101
www.onegoodwoman.com

OooWee Art & Gaming Café
3501 Paxton St, Harrisburg
717-695-4158
www.yourultimategaming.weebly.com

Oxford Hall Celtic Shop
233 Bridge St., New Cumberland
717-774-8789
www.oxfordhall.com

Paper Moon Flowers
916 N 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-991-2227
[email protected]

Red Door Consignment
2635 Paxton St, Harrisburg
717- 233-5111
www.reddoorconsignmentgallery.com

Swatty Creek Mill
28 W Main St, Hummelstown
717-450-7289
www.swattycreekmill.com

The Rosemary House
120 S. Market St., Mechanicsburg
717-697-5111
www.therosemaryhouse.com

The Shoppe on Chocolate
130 W Chocolate Ave #128, Hershey
717-669-1865

Toys on the Square
22 E. Main St., Hummelstown
717-566-6301
www.toysonthesquare.com

West Shore Farmers Market
900 Market St., Lemoyne (including Art and Soul Gallery, Vintinque, Susan’s Treasures, Liberty Primitives, Sassy, and The Little Francis Children’s Shoppe)
717-737-9881
www.westshorefarmersmarket.com

BOOKS & MUSIC
Civil War & More
10 S. Market St., Mechanicsburg
717-766-1899
www.civilwarandmore.com

Cupboard Maker Books
157 N. Enola Rd., Enola
717-732-7288
www.cupboardmaker.com

Good Brothas Book Café
1419 N 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-710-3690
www.good-brothas-book-cafe.business.site

Midtown Scholar Bookstore
1302 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-236-1680
www.midtownscholar.com

RecordSmith
16 N. Market St., Mechanicsburg
717-713-1636
www.recordsmithpa.com

Whistlestop Bookshop
129 W. High St., Carlisle
717-243-4744
www.whistlestoppers.com

*This is not a complete listing and we encourage you to check out Central PA Shopping Lists at Explore HBG (explorehbg.com), Visit Hershey Harrisburg (visithersheyharrisburg.org), Harrisburg Downtown Improvement District (harrisburgdid.com), Visit Cumberland Valley (visitcumberlandvalley.com), Destination Gettysburg (destinationgettysburg.com), Explore York (yorkpa.org), & Discover Lancaster (discoverlancaster.com), & Visit Lebanon Valley (visitlebanonvalley.com),

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