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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: The Great American Outdoor Show is back. Worth noting: Snag some sweet Valentine’s Day treats at the HBG Flea on Saturday; Carlisle’s Ice Art Fest Things on my agenda this weekend: Double date at my favorite Harrisburg restaurant ♬

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

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Young Professionals of Color is one group where Harrisburg newcomers have found social connections and friendships.

If you have cabin fever, we have the cure. Pick up our January issue and try your hand at one of our puzzles. We have plenty of online distractions, too, including a full week of news and features, which we’ve compiled right here.

Breadcoin is a new option in the Harrisburg area to help the food insecure, says our magazine feature. A bonus: it also helps support area businesses and the community as a whole.

Broad Street Market has organized a bakeoff in the hopes of raising necessary funds, according to our online story. You can show your support for the market during the Saturday event.

Flexibility is increasingly identified as a key to good health. Our magazine feature stretches out the benefits, with our reporter sampling a few area programs.

Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra is featuring the Dali Quartet next month, as it diversifies its Masterworks series, says our magazine story.

A hearty pasta dish may be just the recipe for a cold winter night. Our food writer suggests a relatively simple meal, with added zing from a very small fish.

Home sales and prices in the Harrisburg area were generally in line with a year ago, our online story reported. Click here for the latest data.

Making friends can be tough, especially for adults who find themselves in a new city. In Harrisburg, numerous groups fill the gap, helping to make connections for the many newcomers here, says our magazine story.

Nutritious eating may be among your New Year’s resolutions. If so, a local company, Clean Eatz, makes it easy and convenient, according to our recent magazine feature.

Sara Bozich has her usual long list of local events for the weekend. Check out her Weekend Roundup for a warm place for good food, drink and entertainment.

Smith Fine Art & Fine Custom Framing is a local landmark that supports area artists and offers great framing services. Learn about their lengthy history in the Harrisburg area and their continuing mission in our magazine story.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

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

 

What you’ll find ⤵️

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

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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: Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None at Oyster Mill Playhouse Worth noting: 108th PA Farm Show runs through Saturday Things on my agenda this weekend: a chill weekend with football on the mind – pretty soon we’ll be back to it, so taking advantage of slow weekends

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Harrisburg City Council President Danielle Bowers was sworn in to office on Tuesday.

Making any goals for the new year? How about reading more community news in 2024? That’s one resolution we can help you out with. You can even start right now by catching up on the first stories of the year, below.

Alvin Q. Taylor, a Harrisburg pastor, said that he would run as a Democrat for the 15th Senate district, our online story reported. In his announcement, Taylor said that his campaign would focus on healthcare issues and school equity and choice, among other issues.

Breadcoin has made its way to Harrisburg, offering the community a way to help those who are hungry. In our magazine story, read about how the coin works and which local restaurants accept it.

Broad Street Market vendors reacted to notice that their rents would nearly double in the coming month, our online story reported. Some vendors shared that they may have to close down, while market management said that they need the extra revenue to survive.

Concerts will bring indie, R&B and rock ‘n’ roll music to the Harrisburg area this month. Read our Musical Notes column to find out which bands are headed this way.

Harrisburg City Council members were sworn in to office at a ceremony on Tuesday, our online story reported. Dauphin County also swore in and welcomed several new and returning officials, including a new county commissioner.

The Harrisburg Police Bureau swore in two new police officers and promoted five others at a ceremony this week, our reporting found.

Lamont Jones was sworn in as a Harrisburg City Council member at a ceremony at the Dauphin County courthouse last week, our online story reported. In the summer, Jones was taken to court over his eligibility to run for office due to past criminal convictions but ultimately was allowed to remain on the ballot.

The Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children (PennAEYC) has moved into the fourth floor of the Lerner Tower in Strawberry Square, our online story reported. The association is a membership-based advocacy organization of early care and education professionals in the commonwealth.

Sara Bozich has a list of events for you to check out this weekend, if the snow doesn’t keep you at home. Click here to find her recommendations.

 

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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: Grand Opening Celebration at Urban Air Adventure Park Worth noting: 108th PA Farm Show kicks-off; HBG Flea Things on my agenda this weekend: Will it snow? Anniversary dinner on Friday, then tucked in for any impending storms.

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Harrisburg Treasurer Dan Miller at a press conference on Monday

Happy Holidays from us at TheBurg! We hope you enjoy quality time spent with family and friends. Before you jump into the festivities, get up to speed on this week’s local news coverage.

DaisyAge recently opened in downtown Camp Hill as a modern-meets-vintage boutique, our magazine story reported. Owner Sandra Sharp has been collecting clothes for decades, and now she shares her unique finds with customers.

Governor’s Square’s future plans will remain in limbo as owner Uptown Partners will continue to weigh offers on the sale of its affordable housing development, our online story reported. The bankruptcy court has delayed the final hearing on the sale until Jan. 30.

Harrisburg City Council approved a 2024 general fund budget without a tax hike, our online story reported. City administration also shared how inflation and the impacts of COVID affected the budget.

Harrisburg Treasurer Dan Miller held a press conference to state his opposition to the city’s plan to raise residents’ trash rates, our online story reported. City officials responded to his comments, defending the bill hike.

The Homeland Center in Harrisburg made some discoveries about its history during the process of creating its 2024 calendar fundraiser. In our magazine story, read about the local women and city churches that founded the center.

New Year’s Eve celebrations will take place in downtown Harrisburg with music, fireworks, kids’ activities and a strawberry drop, our online story reported.

Open Stage’s productions of “Who’s Holiday!” and “A Christmas Carol” have become staples for central Pa. audiences. In our magazine story, hear from the two lead actors of the shows.

Professional Santa Clauses in the Harrisburg area share what it’s like to be the star of the season. In our magazine story, hear from a few local Mr. Clauses on what their jolly jobs are like.

Rosemary remembers a meal of oysters that she had during a family trip to Williamsburg, Va., years ago. She recreates that dish for Christmas Eve this year. Find the recipe, here.

Sara Bozich has pulled together all of this weekend’s last-chance holiday activities. Find all of the festivities, here.

State Rep. Dave Madsen announced his candidacy for a second term for 104th legislative district in Harrisburg, our online story reported. Madsen was first elected to the state House of Representatives in 2022.

 

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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: Last weekend for much of the holiday events, shows, and performances. Worth noting: A Very Court Street Cabaret Christmas! at Open Stage looks like a fun twist on the usual holiday entertainment Things on my agenda this weekend: Two holiday work parties tonight, then holiday break ✌🏼

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Brian Pomeroy, one of the group of carpenters that helped with construction of the Broad Street Market’s temporary structure.

The weather may be getting colder, but the city will bring the heat for 3rd in the Burg tonight. Check out a new restaurant or gallery and enjoy all that Harrisburg has to offer. Before heading out, catch up on our weekly news coverage, below.

Bob’s Art Blog takes readers to Hershey Art Gallery & Studio for original gift ideas and then chats up David Hilsinger’s intricate sculpture, years in the making.

Brethren Housing Association cut the ribbon on Thursday on two new transitional housing units for previously homeless women and children, our online story reported. With the new apartments on the 200-block of Hummel St., the organization now has a total of 24 transitional housing units.

Some Broad Street Market vendors displaced by a July fire in the brick building have moved into the stone building temporarily, while others have closed. In our online story, find out more about the state of the market and its vendors.

Carpenters volunteered their time to build out the interior of the temporary Broad Street Market structure, our online story reported. Harrisburg puts the value of their work at about $40,000 so far, all freely given.

Dauphin County, along with Cumberland and Perry counties, announced that it would open a regional behavioral health crisis center in Harrisburg, our online story reported. The walk-in center will provide 24/7 services and resources to anyone in need, regardless of insurance status.

Harrisburg ordered that a portion of the William Penn building damaged by fire on Monday be demolished, our online story reported. Additionally, the district will move forward with cleaning out the entire school, including asbestos and lead abatement, and removing environmentally hazardous materials.

Home sales in the Harrisburg area declined but the median price rose slightly in November. In our online story, find out home sales and price information for Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry counties.

Laura Harding, a Harrisburg community activist, announced that she would run as a Democrat for the open seat for the 103rd legislative district, our online story reported. Harding joins an increasingly crowded field of candidates for the seat, which is being vacated by long-time Rep. Patty Kim.

Paper Moon Flowers’ seasonal window displays are out of the box and extravagant, especially at Christmastime. In our magazine story, read about how owner Shawn Durborow-Bowersox pulls them off.

Radiant Hope is dedicated to equipping and supporting those fighting cancer, our magazine story reported. The organization just recently opened its first brick-and-mortar location in Camp Hill.

Sara Bozich has a list of great holiday themed activities for your weekend. Find them, here.

The unhoused population may have several new housing options, our online story reported. Two groups have proposed constructing apartments and tiny homes for the homeless along S. Front Street in Harrisburg.

The William Penn building was damaged by arson fire early on Monday morning, our online story reported. However, district Superintendent Eric Turman said that the William Penn task force will continue to meet to formulate future plans for the long-shuttered building.

 

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