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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

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For something new: I’m pretty excited about Come Together: A Celebration of The Beatles at Open Stage, which opens on Saturday Worth noting: Jazz Walk Friday, Dauphin County Jazz & Wine Festival Sat-Sun, New Cumberland Music + Film Festival Fri-Sun, Things on my agenda this weekend: Friends of TheBurg Bash, Jazz Walk (and sneak down to the GKV 20th Party I hate I’m missing), baseball game, dog sitting, a wedding, and FOOTBALL. Phew. Glad I’ve been a hermit the last few weekends.

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Officials announced Harrisburg’s Kipona Festival at a press conference on Monday.

Does anyone else feel like summer went too fast? To celebrate the end of the season, Harrisburg will hold its annual Kipona Festival this weekend, and we just dropped our September issue of the magazine. There’s lots to be excited about. In case you missed any of our stories from this week, find them below.

Colleges and universities in the Harrisburg area share their thoughts on recent federal discussions and policies surrounding international students, in our story. Local students also share their fears and concerns.

Hotel Hershey Executive Chef Bart Umidi has had a unique professional journey to get to where he is now. In our magazine story, read about his background, as well as the vision and expertise he brings to Hershey.

Kipona Festival returns to the riverfront this weekend, with food trucks, live music, cultural celebrations and more. Find out all you need to know, here.

Nonprofits and local organizations are losing federal funding, jeopardizing their programming and futures. In his column, our publisher implores the community to support these institutions.

PennDOT announced that it would begin blasting on a portion of I-83 in Harrisburg on Sept. 8, our online story reported. The construction will impact the area around 19th Street.

Our publisher, in his September note to readers, shares how TheBurg is thriving due to community support and introduces the art-focused issue of the magazine.

Sara Bozich has all of the events you need to know about for your Labor Day weekend, here.

Tattoo artists share their passion for the craft, in our magazine story. The art, they say, is both about technical skill and personal expression.

Transit in the Harrisburg area is evolving, following a troubled past. To find out what updates the bus system has planned, read our feature.

Tri-County Regional Planning Commission will bring back its Sober Ride Home program for the Labor Day weekend, our online story reported. The initiative offers free Uber vouchers to bar and restaurant patrons.

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

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What you’ll find ⤵️

For something new: PSLs have arrived. Skip the ‘bucks and try them at Denim or Cornerstone; Heroes Unheard First Responder Community and Resource Fair on Saturday; The Plant Witch Grand Opening on Saturday Worth noting: SoMa Block Party TONIGHT! Kick off your Labor Day weekend with us!! Harrisburg’s Kipona Festival runs Saturday through Monday. Things on my agenda this weekend: see above; maybe a baseball game, Steak Saturday

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Jazz Walk will return to Midtown Harrisburg next month (file photo).

This week brought lots of super local news that you won’t find anywhere else. We think we are special in that way, and hope you do too. Catch all of our coverage, below.

The Broad Street Market is in search of new board members to fill three vacant seats, our online story reported. The volunteer board members help make decisions related to the market and support operations.

Friends of TheBurg Bash will return to the King Mansion on Sept. 4 to celebrate all who support TheBurg. Please become our friend, if you haven’t already, and join us to party!

Gruver Farms Winery & Tasting Room opened in New Cumberland this past spring, our magazine story reported. The venue offers a beautiful view and a special focus on dry styles of wine.

Harrisburg officials said that they would send more police downtown and strictly enforce curfew in response to youth engaging in unruly and criminal behavior, our online story reported.

A homeless encampment in south Harrisburg has a move-out deadline of Sept. 22, PennDOT said this week. The large encampment needs to move as the state begins nearby construction on I-83.

Jazz Walk will return to Midtown Harrisburg on Sept. 5, inviting community members to enjoy free performances, our online story reported. The Central PA Friends of Jazz will bring eight musicians and bands to local businesses and venues.

PennDOT announced that it would temporarily close an access point to I-83, as part of the highway widening project, our online story reported. The 19th Street ramp in Harrisburg will close on Aug. 24, and not reopen until a new 19th Street bridge and interchange is completed.

Pink Hands of Hope received its biggest donation to date, all because of an auction accident. Robert Goodall pocket-dialed a bid for a 1968 Mustang, purchasing the antique car, and then giving it to the breast cancer support nonprofit to raffle off. Read the full story, here.

The Plant Witch will open soon in downtown Harrisburg, offering houseplants, crystals and other metaphysical items, our online story reported. The business will cut the ribbon on the shop, located in the Shops on 3rd at 11 N. 3rd St., on Monday.

Sara Bozich has a full Weekend Roundup of events happening in the Harrisburg area. From music to food to fitness, find her listings, here.

Sprocket Mural Works recently completed several new murals in Harrisburg’s Hall Manor housing community. See a selection of photos of the painting process and the finished works, here.

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What you’ll find ⤵️

For something new: This! We’re making some changes to help you navigate this post so every weekend is the best one ever! Worth noting: An abundance of great music and wine events, plus lots of fitness opportunities Things on my agenda this weekend: Catching up with friends, back-to-school prep, Tres Bonne Annee’s Patron Party at The Willows on Sunday

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Dan Miller announced his acceptance of the Republican nomination for mayor of Harrisburg.

Have you dug into our August issue of the magazine yet? If not, we have several stories linked below, as well as all of our reporting from this week.

August is best spent beating the heat with family by your side, says our columnist. She takes readers to the Poconos for hiking, swimming and crafting.

Bob’s Art Blog was on the road, traveling to North Carolina, Virgina and back to Harrisburg for a special ribbon cutting. He also previewed several upcoming art happenings, here.

College preparations should begin early, and our writer shares tips for saving from local financial planners.

Dan Miller, a Democrat, announced that he would accept the Republican nomination for mayor of Harrisburg, our online story reported. At his press conference, he made his case for how he would run the government better than the current mayor, who will be his opponent in November.

Home sales and prices both increased in July, our story reported. For the three-county region, 634 houses sold compared to 608 in July 2024, as the median price rose to $310,000 from $286,000.

Ice cream is art, says our columnist, and The Jigger Shop in Mount Gretna has some of the best. Find out more about the history of the café and about upcoming art events, here

International students and officials from local universities share their reactions to recent federal policy changes and rhetoric. Read our magazine story to find out more.

New Cumberland Music + Film Festival will return for its third year with indie movies and music, our online story reported. Organizers hope that the event showcases art and brings people together.

Public transportation in Harrisburg has a flawed past, but officials have positive changes in the works. Our writer takes a look at the system, in our magazine story.

Sara Bozich has a roundup of all of this weekend’s events in the Harrisburg area, here.

Wake & Bake Café recently opened in downtown Harrisburg, serving homemade treats and beverages, our magazine story reported.

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

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What you’ll find ⤵️

For something new: The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is back for its 45th season! Worth noting: Friday is 3rd in the Burg! As usual, there are a ton of great ways to explore the city during this monthly outing. Of course, I recommend the FREE live music at Strawberry Square Music Series. Pop into Whitaker Center first or take the Sprocket Mural Works Mural Tour — make a night of it! Things on my agenda this weekend: Meaghan Farrell at Strawberry Square!! Maybe sneak over to see Fitz & The Tantrums after …

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A Look Ahead

  1. The August SoMa Block Party is Aug. 29 — add it to your calendar now!
  2. Tickets are on sale NOW for the ALL-NEW Berry Bash – A Fundraiser Supporting Harrisburg River Rescue on Oct. 25
  3. Join me for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Nov. 1!
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315 N. 2nd St., the site of a proposed apartment project

The weather in Harrisburg has been perfect, so make sure you get out and about in the city. Before you head out to one of our local parks or businesses, make sure you’re all caught up on our news from this week.

Affordable housing funds will be available to developers through a new program that Harrisburg announced this week, our online story reported. Developers will soon be able to apply for financial assistance for construction projects.

The Broad Street Market rebuild will have its groundbreaking at the end of September, our online story reported. Harrisburg has reviewed the final design for the project and will solicit bids from contractors in the coming weeks.

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning cut the ribbon on its third Early Childhood Education Center, this time in Middletown, our online story reported. The schools offer free admission and instruction for children.

Events are plentiful in August. As always, we have our comprehensive listing of happenings.

The Harrisburg Planning Commission threw its support behind two projects to convert vacant offices into apartments, our online story reported. They also recommended approval of a project to construct a new transportation center on Cameron Street.

The Harrisburg School District has exited state receivership after six years. For our magazine story, we talk to district officials about how far the district has come and where it’s headed.

Midtown Cinema is showing “Folktales” this month, which features the story of a remote school in Norway at which students care for sled dogs. Find out more, here.

The “Miracle Community” saw its first occupants over the weekend, welcoming people from Harrisburg’s PennDOT homeless encampment, which is required to vacate. In our story, hear from organizers and residents of the new community.

The Neighboring Academy at Steelton-Highspire High School aims to break cycles of poverty by creating pathways to homeownership for students. In our magazine story, read about founder Chad Frey’s passion for the initiative.

Sara Bozich’s Weekend Roundup has you covered on plans, with a listing of Harrisburg area festivities.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

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

In partnership with

What you’ll find ⤵️

For something new: DYK it’s Romance Bookstore Day/Weekend? Check out events at Midtown Scholar and Cupboard Maker bookstores. Worth noting: Lisburn Community Fair is happening all weekend; 5th Annual Cumberland Valley Fly Fishing & Outdoor Festival at Allenberry; Dirty Dancing outside at Midtown Cinema (one of my faves!) Things on my agenda this weekend: Tonight we’re headed to Lancaster County for a special dinner with The JDK Group; tomorrow, I’m “golfing” with some girlfriends for the Gary Heuther Sr. Memorial Golf Tournament. My favorite Cub Scout is selling popcorn at the world’s best hardware store (J&W in Etters) Saturday morning, and Sunday – a Senators game.

For your weekend planning

A Look Ahead

  1. Aug. 15: Strawberry Square Music Series welcomes Meaghan Farrell!
  2. The August SoMa Block Party is Aug. 29 — add it to your calendar now!
  3. ALL NEW EVENT: Berry Bash – A Fundraiser Supporting Harrisburg River Rescue on Oct. 25
  4. Join me for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Nov. 1!
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In an editorial, our publisher discusses changes to the Governor’s Residence. Illustration by Rich Hauck.

Just as another week has come and gone in Harrisburg, so has another month! It’s officially August, and this month’s issue of the magazine dropped this week. Check that out for stories with a special youth and education focus, and catch up on our local reporting, below.

Our August magazine kicks off with a note from our publisher, who introduces an issue full of community stories, especially youth-oriented ones.

Concerts in Riverfront Park began this week and continue this weekend. In our magazine story, read more about the Dauphin County Live Concert Series and the organizers behind it.

Dan Miller, Harrisburg’s treasurer, accepted the primary Republican nomination for mayor, our reporting found. Miller ran as a Democrat in the primary election and narrowly lost, but won enough write-in votes to obtain the opposing party’s nomination.

The Governor’s Residence is making improvements to enhance safety after an arson attack. In his column, our editor supports the plan, but advocates for well-designed infrastructure that doesn’t negatively impact the neighborhood.

The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area has made changes and improvements following a tumultuous several years. In our magazine story, find out more about what the organization has done to be more transparent and to get more pets adopted.

Music this month is guaranteed to be hot, much like the weather. Check out the shows that our reviewer recommends in her Musical Notes column.

News stories from this past month are included in our monthly recap, which highlights the most noteworthy recent stories. Find our News Digest, here.

Notable events around Harrisburg this month include everything from music to sporting events to art shows. Check out dozens of must-do activities in our August Community Corner.

Sara Bozich has her weekly roundup of Harrisburg area events happening this weekend. You won’t want to miss her list, here.

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