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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!

 

What you’ll find ⤵️

For something new: ALL-NEW Strawberry Square Music Series launches Friday with Aortic Valve – it’s a must-visit (and it’s free!) Worth noting: 3rd in the Burg Friday doesn’t stop for winter Things on my agenda this weekend: Youth wrestling, SSMS, Pinewood Derby, Threads of Hershey book launch

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  2. NYT Bestseller coming to Midtown Scholar Bookstore
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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Elementary Coffee Co. announced that it will reopen at the Broad Street Market.

This week’s news roundup includes lots of great community features on nonprofits, businesses and culture. So, if you’re looking to get to know your community better, look no further.

Bridge of Hope Harrisburg Area helps single mothers facing homelessness, our magazine story reported. The program helps participants secure housing and matches them with neighborhood volunteers for support.

Elementary Coffee Co. announced that it will reopen in the Broad Street Market, after being displaced by the brick building fire in 2023, our online story reported. The Harrisburg-based business will open a stand in the stone building in the spring.

Families can take a day trip to Lancaster County to visit a wolf sanctuary, hunt for treasures at a farmers market and admire nature at a wildlife center. Check out our Adventure Together column for our family fun recommendations.

Harrisburg offered free parking for city residents in the Locust Street Garage due to the snowstorm this week, our online story reported.

Marquis de Lafayette made a visit to Harrisburg in 1825, and to commemorate that trip his spirit returns with special programming from Jan. 30 to Feb. 3. The Lafayette 200 tour will include re-enactments, presentations and exhibits, our magazine story reported.

Midtown Cinema will show “All We Imagine as Light” this month, which tells the story of two women in Mumbai. To read our columnist’s review of the movie, click here.

Migrants to the United States often face many challenges during their journey and once they arrive as they seek asylum status. In our magazine article, we share the story of one family that settled in Harrisburg after a harrowing trip from Ecuador.

Oola Bowls recently opened a new location in Camp Hill, offering acai bowls, smoothies and salads. In our magazine story, find out more about the local business’ origin.

Sara Bozich has a list of musical, entertainment and culinary happenings coming to Harrisburg this weekend, here.

Winter can still be the perfect time for hiking despite the cold temperatures. In our magazine story, find out why some local hikers especially enjoy winter walks and read their tips for locations and attire.

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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!

 

What you’ll find ⤵️

For something new: MUNCH Film Screening at Susquehanna Art Museum Worth noting: Final days of the 109th Pennsylvania Farm Show. I highly recommend everything, especially the potato donuts. Things on my agenda this weekend: DND I’m still trying to catch-up/refresh/relax/reboot my life

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A Look Ahead

  1. ALL NEW Strawberry Square Music Series launch next week with Aortic Valve – FREE!
  2. Check the events page and mark down those SoMa Block Parties now
  3. Are you on my email list?
  4. Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Jason Rounds of Consciousness Coffee

As 2024 winds down we want to thank our readers for your support this year. Before we head into the new year, make sure to catch up on all of this week’s news coverage, below.

Consciousness Coffee in Lemoyne serves up locally sourced coffee, while promoting local businesses and artists, our magazine story reported. Owner Jason Rounds already has plans to grow the new business.

Dauphin County approved a significant tax hike for 2025 and our publisher has some thoughts on it, here.

A little tree along Route 322 East between Millerstown and Newport has become known by travelers as a shining light in the darkness. In our magazine article, we tell the story behind the mysterious tree and the couple who is responsible for lighting it.

MLK Day of Service will return to central Pa. in January, our online story reported. The organizer, MLK365, has dozens of projects for volunteers to participate in.

Our 2024 web stories covered everything from local government to local business to community features. Find our most read stories of the year, here.

Rex and Deanna Rothrock founded the Rothrock Foundation in 2020 with a passion for providing disaster response assistance. In our magazine story, find out more about the local couple and the work they have done.

Sara Bozich has compiled all of this weekend’s fun events happening in the Harrisburg area, here.

Tri-County Regional Planning Commission officially launched its “Sober Ride Home” program, which gives Uber vouchers to people who have consumed alcohol at bars and restaurants, our online story reported. The initiative aims to deter drunken driving.

Underdog Sports Bar and Grill on Paxton Street in Harrisburg is known locally as a “hometown bar,” according to bar manager Jill Yurcic. In our Bartender’s Choice column, Yurcic recommends a festive holiday cocktail.

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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!


What you’ll find ⤵️

For something new: My challenge to you — use your downtime to check out any new-to-you local spot. Visit my Instagram for some ideas! Worth noting: Next-to-last weekend on much of the holiday programming (some do run through Jan. 5, but that’ll cut into your Farm Show time!) Things on my agenda this weekend: Heading to Elk County for Christmas #4

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A Look Ahead

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Harrisburg City Council meeting on Tuesday.

Happy Holidays to all of our Burg readers! In the midst of the festivities and busy-ness, take some time to check in on all of our community coverage from this week that you may have missed, our gift to you.

Bob’s Art Blog wraps up the year with some final artsy thoughts, featuring artists from Carlisle and Harrisburg.

The Broad Street Market announced that it is seeking a new market manager, our online story reported. The manager will oversee day-to-day operations of the market.

The Broad Street Market’s turnaround from last year’s fire and financial turmoil is commendable, says our publisher. He gives credit to the community for supporting the market through its challenges.

Dauphin County passed its 2025 budget, which included a property tax raise for the first time in 20 years, our online story reported. The increase will help fill a budget deficit.

Gifting local items is the perfect way to find one-of-a-kind treasures, while supporting your community. Our writer rounds up all of the best Harrisburg-area giftables, here.

Harrisburg has extended its Local Economic Revitalization Tax Abatement program, which aims to incentivize development. In his editorial, our publisher encourages the city to improve the much-needed initiative.

Harrisburg passed its 2025 budget, which includes no tax increase, our online story reported. The $142 million general fund budget includes infrastructure investments and personnel costs.

Heinz-Menaker Senior Center petitioned Harrisburg to give it some of its federal COVID relief money, our online story reported. The center’s director said that without financial support, the center may need to close.

Honey Bear Ice Cream opened in the Broad Street Market, our online story reported. The vendor offers dairy-free, gluten-free scoops and treats.

Lamont Jones, a Harrisburg City Council member, has announced his bid for mayor, our online story reported. Jones said he is running on the ideas of “change” and “progressive leadership.”

New Year’s Eve celebrations will return to downtown Harrisburg on Dec. 31, our online story reported. The festivities will include the traditional strawberry drop and fireworks.

Open Stage and Dr. David Bronstein, an arts advocate, have received Theatre Harrisburg’s Arts Awards, our online story reported.

Sara Bozich has her list of weekend events ready for you, here.

The Susquehanna Chorale announced its new director as Michael McCarthy, our online story reported. He was the former director of music at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., where he led their choirs for 21 years.

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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!

 

What you’ll find ⤵️

For something new: Honey Bear Ice Cream opens at the Broad Street Market! Savor the Season Food Tours start in Hershey Worth noting: 3rd in the Burg (and last SoMa Pop-Up ever); loads of holiday activities Things on my agenda this weekend: A day in Lititz (stay tuned to IG), and then it’s Christmas, baby!

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A Look Ahead

  1. I just ordered more Maker canned wine (Brut Bubbly!) – you save 15% when you buy through my link
  2. Are you on my email list?
  3. Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams at a press conference this week.

This week’s news brought several hyper-local stories, delivering readers information about water bills, budgets, city government, real estate and events. That’s what we love to do here at TheBurg—share with our readers everything they need to know about their community. If you missed any of it, we’ve gathered our stories, below.

Affordable housing is sorely needed in Pennsylvania, said developer George Fernandez in a Community Comment. To bridge the gap between immediate needs and long-term solutions, Fernandez makes the case for more initiatives that are readily available and quick to execute.

Annie Hughes will serve as the newest board member for the Harrisburg School District’s board, our online story reported. Hughes was appointed to the seat left vacant by Jim Thompson, who recently passed away.

The Broad Street Market approved a healthy $513,524 budget for 2025, our online story reported. The spending plan includes money for infrastructure improvements, a new manager position and marketing.

Capital Region Water approved new budgets and rates for 2025 which will increase the average customer bill by about $3.45 per month. Find out more, here.

Christkindlmarkt will return to Linglestown this weekend for the sixth year. In our magazine story, find out more about the outdoor German Christmas market that features vendors selling handmade crafts and German and festival food.

Harrisburg City Council extended its Local Economic Revitalization Tax Abatement (LERTA) program, which gives tax break incentives to developers, our online story reported. Additionally, council weighed a plea for financial support from the Heinz-Menaker Senior Center.

Harrisburg High School student athlete Messiah Mickens was named the 2024-25 Gatorade Football Player of the Year for Pennsylvania, our online story reported. The program annually recognizes one winner in each state across 12 high school sports.

The Harrisburg Police Bureau will continue to increase its patrol around the Harrisburg School District following an assault on a student, our online story reported. The city held a press conference to discuss the matter this week.

Home sales slowed down, but prices rose slightly in November in the Harrisburg area, our online story reported. For the three-county region, 474 homes sold compared to 492 in November 2023, as the median sales price rose to $275,000 from $259,500.

Sara Bozich is feeling festive with a lineup of holiday events for the weekend, here.

Wildheart Ministries in Allison Hill spoke out against the Harrisburg School District’s decision to halt the nonprofit’s operations on a district-owned farm property, our online story reported. Since May 2023, the district leased its property at 213 S. 18th St. to Wildheart, which called the property The Hill Farm and utilized it for educational programs and farmers markets.

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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!

 

What you’ll find ⤵️

For something new: Roundtop Mountain Resort opens for the season! Worth noting: Lots of jazz this weekend! Holiday Jazz at the Scholar Friday while you browse; Michael Dease & Friends at Rose Lehrman Sunday! Things on my agenda this weekend: my friends made up their own holiday, and this is when we celebrate. Also, jazz and a skating bday party!

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A Look Ahead

  1. Get tickets now for our final 3rd in the Burg in SoMa!
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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

CASA “Giving Tree” lighting ceremony in Linglestown

This week in Harrisburg we covered everything from milkshake announcements to art to city government happenings. If you missed any of our coverage, you can find it, below.

Bethesda Mission will hold its annual Christmas at Italian Lake Festival on Dec. 14, our online story reported. The event will serve as a fundraiser for the mission and includes live music, food trucks, Santa and more.

Bob’s Art Blog spotlights the perfect local galleries to visit to find one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts for those on your list. Check out his suggestions, here.

December’s Community Corner features special holiday events taking place around Harrisburg. For even more local festivities, check out our Happenings section.

Harrisburg announced its new communications director, after a few months of vacancy, our online story reported. Mischelle Moyer will take the role, bringing two decades of experience in the field, according to the city.

Historic Harrisburg Association is holding its annual Candlelight House Tour on Dec. 8, our magazine story reported. Attendees can view homes in Bellevue Park, Uptown and the Capitol district.

Linglestown Area Civic Association and Dauphin County Court Appointed Special Advocate Program joined together to light the CASA “Giving Tree,” our online story reported. At the same time, CASA also launched its 2024 “Giving Tree” fundraising campaign.

Musical Notes highlights festive live music performances happening this month in the Harrisburg area. Take a look, here.

The PA Dairymen’s Association this week announced its new mint milkshake flavor for the year, our online story reported. The news comes with just a month left until the 2025 PA Farm Show, where plenty of shakes will be served.

Our publisher, in his column, chews on the question: Is news worth paying for? He talks to the owner of a new local news site to get his take on the question.

Sara Bozich’s Weekend Roundup is decked out with local holiday happenings, here.

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