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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

December 14, 2023 | by 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: “An Olde Town Christmas” at The Link in New Cumberland Worth noting: 3rd in the Burg Friday! Things on my agenda this weekend: sip @ soma tonight and Friday (followed by The Dirty Sweet at XL), two kid parties, and a made-up holiday event.

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Kids took pictures with Santa at the Holiday Youth Health Fair on Wednesday.

As we inch closer to the holidays, make sure you check out all of our cheery stories and happenings in the December issue of the magazine. Additionally, we have plenty of news from the week for you to catch up on, below.

Broad Street Market’s opening of its temporary structure is delayed until 2024 as Harrisburg has struggled to find contractors to complete plumbing and electrical work, our online story reported. The city has widened its search, using a public platform to receive bids on the construction.

Choral groups in the Harrisburg area are performing plenty of concerts this December. In our magazine story, read about all of the musical offerings this month and how they may provide an escape from the holiday bustle.

At a City Council meeting, Harrisburg residents expressed opposition to the city’s notice that those living in Riverfront Park must move, our online story reported. Mayor Wanda Williams, who was at the meeting, said that while the city does have to move them due to sanitation issues, they are working with local service providers to assist those in need.

Concert tickets are the perfect gift to give to a friend or yourself this holiday season. Our live music columnist has a roundup of the best shows coming to the area this month.

“Fallen Leaves” will show at Midtown Cinema this month, depicting a love story—we think. Our movie reviewer was not a big fan of the film. Read her thoughts, here.

Harrisburg created a webpage to share updates on the Broad Street Market rebuild and temporary structure construction, our online story reported.

A Holiday Youth Health Fair, held by state Rep. Patty Kim and Latino Connection, provided families with access to wellness resources, our online story reported. Several hundred people attended the fair at the Allison Hill Community Center on Wednesday.

The PA Dairymen’s Association announced that they will offer a new salted caramel milkshake flavor at the 2024 PA Farm Show. In our online story, find out where you can sample the new treat this month.

Sara Bozich has found all the best events taking place this weekend in Harrisburg. Find them all, here.

Ukrainians have come to central Pa. over the past year to escape war back home. In our magazine story, read about the challenges many have faced and about one organization working to help.

 

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

December 7, 2023 | by 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: Merry Marketplace at Ever Grain Brewing is new this year, plus Winter Wonderland Tea at The Willows at Ashcombe Manor  — both on Sunday Worth noting: Tonight: Holiday Evening Stroll in Camp Hill and The Maine at XL Live; HHA’s Candlelight House Tour on Sunday Things on my agenda this weekend: See above, plus Christmas tree decorating, and PSU Wrestling

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  3. Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

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Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams presented the city’s proposed 2024 budget at a council meeting

Our December issue of the magazine dropped this week and between our holiday-themed stories and artwork, you’ll be ready to start the Christmas countdown. Make sure to grab a copy after catching up on our local news from this week, below.

Bob’s Art Blog discusses the newest exhibit at The Millworks and lists must-visit local galleries around central PA for holiday shopping. Click here to read.

December is here, prompting our publisher to reflect on the year at TheBurg. Click here to read his publisher’s note.

Emily Drobnock has exceeded her longtime dream, having opened not only one, but three boutiques in the past several years, our magazine story reported. Knock Knock Boutique, which has locations in Elizabethtown and Hershey, and Bella Sera Boutique in Hershey, offer jewelry, clothing and gifts.

Harrisburg posted a notice urging people living in Riverfront Park to move their belongings, our reporting found. According to the city, the increase in homeless encampments in the park has created a sanitation issue, though encampment occupants say they have nowhere to go.

JoJo’s Barbershop is slated to open in downtown Harrisburg’s SoMa neighborhood, our online story reported. The shop will provide washes and cuts to men, women and children, as well as specialty services including coloring, undercuts and hair design.

Mayor Wanda Williams presented Harrisburg’s proposed 2024 budget at a City Council meeting on Tuesday, our online story reported. The $109.4 million proposed budget does not include a tax hike, but would raise residents’ monthly trash bills.

Notable December events kick off this weekend in Harrisburg with plenty of holiday-themed activities. For an even longer list of happenings, click here.

Pal’s Apparel, a Harrisburg menswear store, remained open after owner Moe Rammouni suddenly passed away in June, our magazine story reported. Rammouni’s family and friends are not only keeping the doors open, but are continuing to grow the business to honor the owner’s legacy.

Sara Bozich has a list of winter and holiday-themed activities for your weekend in the Harrisburg area. Find them all, here.

Seven Democrats are hoping to be the party’s nominee next year to represent the 10th congressional district. In his column, our publisher shares how he believes that the winner will be whoever out-hustles the rest of the field.

Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania announced William Habacivch as its new executive director, our online story reported. Habacivch, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, replaces Jordan Ames, who left the position in August.

Ward of Health, a former Broad Street Market vendor, is opening a new restaurant location in downtown Harrisburg, our online story reported. The shop will offer plant-based breakfast and lunch options.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

November 30, 2023 | by 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: You’re going to regret it if you miss Stephen Sanchez in Harrisburg tonight Worth noting: Everything to get you in the holiday spirit 🎄 — light shows, shopping, theatre, and more! Things on my agenda this weekend: Some holiday fun, HBG Flea, football

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A Look Ahead

  1. Next Thursday: Camp Hill’s Holiday Evening Stroll
  2. HHA’s 50th annual Candlelight House Tour is Dec. 10
  3. HU Presents The Maine on Dec. 7
  4. Save the date: December sip @ soma with Under the Bridge Cider Dec. 14-15!
  5. The Best Farmers Markets around Harrisburg
  6. Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

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Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams announced the city’s score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index, at a press conference.

We hope you had a great Thanksgiving and are enjoying the long holiday weekend. While you recover from yesterday’s feast and festivities, catch up on the news from this week in Harrisburg, below.

Buying local is great, but buying locally made is even better. In our magazine story, read about several Harrisburg area businesses dedicated to crafting unique pieces and how to support them this holiday shopping season.

Capital Region Water approved new water, sewer and stormwater rates for 2024, our online story reported. The average Harrisburg customer’s bill is set to increase by about 5.2%.

Dauphin County proposed a 2024 general budget of about $222 million, which includes no property tax increase, our online story reported. This would mark the 19th year for the county without a tax hike.

Gamut Theatre is offering visitors a night of Gilbert & Sullivan with its production of “H.M.S. Pinafore.” The production runs through Dec. 3 and is a “jolly good show,” according to our theater reviewer.

Harrisburg received one of the highest scores in the state for its LGBTQ inclusivity, our online story reported. The city shared that it garnered a total of 109 points on the Human Rights Campaign’s annual Municipal Equality Index (MEI).

Pumpkin pasta is on the menu for our food columnist Rosemary this month. Click here for the recipe, which is perfect for fall.

Sara Bozich has a long list of activities for your holiday weekend, starting off with ways to spend Thanksgiving-eve and suggestions to carry you through to Sunday. Find them, here.

“Under the Skin” takes viewers on a “spine-chilling, disturbing and erotic journey,” says our movie reviewer. The show is playing at Midtown Cinema as part of its “Out-of-this-World November” alien movie series.

Whitaker Center is hosting one of the largest exhibits in its 24-year history, “Space: An Out-of-Gravity Experience,” through the end of the year. In our magazine story, read more about the videos, artifacts and interactive experiences included in the exhibit.

 

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

November 22, 2023 | by 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: Check out the inaugural SoMa Christmas Market on Saturday Worth noting: Christmas Spirit Light Show opens Things on my agenda this weekend: Pittsburgh for the holiday; friends for dinner by the weekend

For your weekend(ish) planning

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A Look Ahead

  1. Yuletide by the Riverside: Elegant Progressions with Historic Harrisburg
  2. Book the perfect holiday-themed getaway — no planning required!
  3. Save the date: December sip @ soma with Under the Bridge Cider Dec. 14-15!
  4. The Best Farmers Markets around Harrisburg
  5. Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Wednesday | Thanksgiving Eve

Thursday | Thanksgiving

Black Friday

Small Business Saturday

Sunday

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November 17, 2023 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Little Amps Coffee Roasters and Elementary Coffee Co. this week released their “Phoenix” coffee blend, a collaboration to benefit the Broad Street Market.

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and we’d like to say a big thanks to all of our readers and supporters. We are grateful for you! We hope you enjoy this week’s news and feature stories from the Harrisburg area, all linked below.

Bob’s Art Blog discusses the latest “lowbrow” exhibit at the Art Association of Harrisburg and introduces York-based artist Steph Holmes. Click here to read more.

Dauphin County, for the first time in a century, will have a Democratic-controlled board of commissioners next year, our reporting found. Voting totals released by the county Bureau of Elections affirmed a narrow victory for Justin Douglas, who will unseat Republican Chad Saylor.

The Delaware Water Gap is the perfect place to visit in the fall, with everything from dining to entertainment to shopping and beautiful scenery. Read our magazine story for recommendations on what to see and do.

Diverse businesses are setting up shop in downtown Harrisburg, bringing new restaurants, boutiques and spas to the city. In our magazine story, read about the growing trend and hear from some of the business owners.

Gilbert and Sullivan’s “H.M.S. Pinafore” is opening at Gamut Theatre this weekend. Find out about the show and what it takes to pull off a musical at Gamut, here.

Harrisburg-based roasters Little Amps Coffee Roasters and Elementary Coffee Co. are participating in a coffee collab with the goal of uniting to help the Broad Street Market, our online story reported. They just released their “Phoenix” coffee blend, which is available in their retail locations.

The Harrisburg School District is weighing several options for reconfiguring its building and grade-level structures, our online story reported. The district has proposed closing several schools and moving students to others.

Home sales in the Harrisburg area slipped in October, but prices increased, our online story reported. In the three-county region, 514 homes sold, a decrease from 589 in October 2022, as the median sales price increased to $267,000 from $245,000.

Lemoyne council member Jesse Monoski announced that he plans to run in next year’s Democratic primary for the 103rd legislative district, our online story reported. Monoski has served on the council since 2020 and works in the state Capitol as an executive director for the Pennsylvania State Senate Democratic Caucus.

Sara Bozich has some great holiday-themed events lined up for your weekend. Find out what is happening in the Harrisburg area, here.

Sprocket Mural Works and arts advocate Carole DeSoto will receive awards for Distinguished Service to the Arts in the Capital Region, our online story reported. The Arts Awards are presented annually by Theatre Harrisburg.

 

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

November 16, 2023 | by 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: Appalachian Brewing Co. Pop-Up with Taylor Chip Cookie (!!!) Worth noting: sip @ soma, 3rd in the Burg, Harrisburg Holiday Parade, Camp Hill’s Candy Cane Walk – boom! There’s your weekend. Things on my agenda this weekend: I’m leaving … on a jet plane, don’t know when I’ll be back (Monday, I’ll be back on Monday.)

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A Look Ahead

  1. Add the SoMa Christmas Market to your calendar (Nov. 25)
  2. The Perfect Wines for Thanksgiving
  3. Yuletide by the Riverside: Elegant Progressions with Historic Harrisburg
  4. Book the perfect holiday-themed getaway — no planning required!
  5. The Best Farmers Markets around Harrisburg
  6. Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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November 10, 2023 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Campaign signs in Harrisburg

This week was full of news stories about art, nature and community in the Harrisburg area. If you happened to miss any of our reporting, make sure you catch up by clicking on the links, below.

Bob’s Art Blog offers an update on his most recent magazine story, featuring the new gallery, EsōArts in Lancaster. The art space has been named “Art Gallery of the Year” by Lancaster County Magazine.

The Broad Street Market brick building rebuild has taken a small step forward as Harrisburg announced that it would begin the search for an architect, our reporting found. The city will seek bids, now that insurance investigations in the building are wrapping up.

Community members and the family of a local teen who was killed in a car crash involving a Harrisburg police officer came together for a press event on Monday, our online story reported. The group mourned the loss and called for justice and transparency around the situation from the city.

Concerts this month will bring everything from punk to rock and roll to singer/songwriter music to the Harrisburg area. Click here to find out which artists and bands are headed this way.

Election results came in on Tuesday night, revealing that Democrats, many of whom were running unopposed, won many local races. Read our online story to find out who won which races.

Harrisburg announced that Capital Area Greenbelt users would be re-routed from a portion of the trail while construction takes place, our online story reported. The city has recommended an alternate route, beginning Nov. 13, while the trail is closed.

Harrisburg shared that it would form a Parent Task Force to discuss youth safety and violence prevention, our online story reported. The announcement came days after a shooting that left three children injured.

The “hidden homeless” in Harrisburg may not be as readily visible as people living on the street, but their numbers are substantial. In our magazine story, read about the families that have had to couch surf and live in hotels.

The Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art showcases the legacy of acclaimed wildlife artist and journalist E. Stanley “Ned” Smith of Millersburg, our magazine story reported. This year, the center celebrates its 30th anniversary.

Sara Bozich has a full list of activities for your weekend in Harrisburg. Find them all, here.

Terry Madonna has spent a lifetime becoming one of the most respected authorities of politics in Pennsylvania, our magazine story reported. He has served as the host of the weekly statewide news and commentary television show, “Pennsylvania Newsmakers,” for nearly three decades.

Theatre Harrisburg is performing “Fiddler on the Roof” through Nov. 19 at Whitaker Center. Our theater columnist reviewed the show, sharing that it has an “excellent musical score and authentic dancing.”

U.S. News & World Report issued its annual “Best Places to Retire” in the United States, ranking the Harrisburg area first, our online story reported. According to the publication, Harrisburg won based on metrics such as affordability and health care.

 

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