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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

August 31, 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: Labor Day weekend at Fresh Market Worth noting: SoMa Block Party TONIGHT; 50th Annual Flinchypalooza Chili Cook-Off on Saturday! Things on my agenda this weekend: After the Block Party, thankfully nothing! Planning a night alone with a bowl of popcorn and my friend’s reality TV show at some point. House stuff. Trying to get my life in order for “fall.”

For your weekend(ish) planning

SoMa Block Party TONIGHT – GREAT lineup!
WIN a pair of tickets to see ZZ Ward (sleeper alert! Check this PA girl out now!)
🎧 My latest playlist
The Best Farmers Markets around Harrisburg
How to help the Broad Street Market and its displaced vendors
See what else you missed on the blog

Below are options for your weekend.

A Look Ahead

Theatre Preview: Oyster Mill Playhouse
Fall Finds at Market on Market in Camp Hill
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Labor Day

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

August 25, 2023 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Local officials and project partners ceremonially broke ground on Bethel Village, affordable housing for seniors, on Tuesday.

It has been a full week of news in Harrisburg. From ground breakings to school board meetings, we’ve covered it all. In case you missed anything, all of our reporting is listed and linked, below.

Bethel Village, an affordable housing development for seniors, broke ground on N. 6^th Street in Harrisburg, our online story reported. The 46,000-square-foot building will include 49 one- and two-bedroom affordable units.

Cedar Crest High School boasts a unique feature—a planetarium. In our magazine story, read about how the school uses the teaching tool as a visual aid for astronomy education.

Danielle Martin has always recognized the importance of education in her life and it’s something she’s sought to instill in her daughters. In our magazine story, read about how the single mother has recently received her doctorate, with her daughters also taking the next step in their educational journeys.

Gun violence victims are memorialized in a display outside of the Harrisburg Quaker Meeting House on N. 6th Street, our online story reported. The memorial features about 50 T-shirts with the names of Harrisburg area residents whose lives were lost to gun violence.

Harrisburg School District officials, at a board meeting, amended their 2023-24 budget and approved the hiring of several new principals, our online story reported. Receiver Dr. Lori Suski also announced that the district will discuss its decision to demolish the vacant William Penn High School and accept public comments, at their Sept. 12 board meeting.

Impact Harrisburg awarded the Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce & CREDC with a grant to help increase contracting opportunities for diverse businesses, our online story reported. The grant will help the organization implement recommendations from a disparity study the city completed.

Kate Browne, an international artist, has been working in Steelton on the seventh installment of her “Cocoon” art series, our online story reported. The art installation will include residents’ memorabilia and audio from interviews with residents and local historians.

The Little Miss Black US of A pageant celebrates and empowers young Black girls around the country. This year, two Harrisburg girls are representing the commonwealth in the competition, our magazine story reported.

Our publisher, in a blog post, reflects on how much the Broad Street Market has meant to him since he first moved to Harrisburg. He also shares his optimism for the future of the market.

Sara Bozich has something for everyone to enjoy this weekend in Harrisburg. Find all of her suggestions, here.

The Susquehanna Art Museum’s art auction to raise funds for the Broad Street Market exceeded its goal, our online story reported. The auction included plein air paintings and drawings by 14 local artists.

Uptown Partners, the owner of the Residences at Governor’s Square, will seek to change the status of their bankruptcy filing, our reporting found. The change from Chapter 7 to Chapter 11 bankruptcy should give them additional time to attempt to sell the beleaguered affordable housing development in Harrisburg.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

August 24, 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: Shop Little Black Dress during their anniversary event Worth noting: Don’t miss The Head and The Heart on Saturday in Riverfront Park with Harrisburg University Presents! Get tickets here. Things on my agenda this weekend: Kid-oriented socializing, The Head and The Heart, Sunday hike

For your weekend(ish) planning

See The Head and The Heart in Riverfront Park with HU Presents
How to help the Broad Street Market and its displaced vendors
The Best Farmers Markets around Harrisburg
See what else you missed on the blog

Below are options for your weekend.

A Look Ahead

Add the August Block Party (8/31) to your calendar now
My top picks at Market on Market
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

- Harrisburg Senators vs. Reading Fightin Phils (AA Phillies)
- Pursuit of Justice Purse Auction Pop-Up Happy Hour with YWCA Greater Harrisburg
- Take a Closer Look at Central Penn College
- Cupcakke @ XL Live Harrisburg
- Music on the Patio with Tony Wayne at Midtown Cinema
- Poetry w/ Blacklisted Poets of Hbg at HMAC
- DJ Paul at HMAC

Friday

- Smooth Like Clyde at Nocturnal
- The Jess Zimmerman Band Live at The Englewood
- Brit Floyd at Hollywood Casino
- Harrisburg Senators vs. Reading Fightin Phils (AA Phillies)
- EFF Live! – a night of erotic fan fic readings at Open Stage
- Grand Funk Railroad at American Music Theatre
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2

Saturday

- HU Presents The Head and The Heart in Riverfront Park – Get tickets here
- Little Black Dress 9th Anniversary event
- 2nd Annual Harrisburg River Rescue Float
- 5th Annual Pork Roast at Rubicon
- An Evening with Christie Lenée – A Symphonic Guitar Experience at River Room Concert at The Manor on Front
- Dumpstaphunk @ XL live
- Bikini Bottom Bubble Party at Nocturnal
- Harrisburg Senators vs. Reading Fightin Phils (AA Phillies)
- Harrisburg Comic and Pop Con 2023
- Bret Michaels at Hollywood Casino
- Book Signing with Robert Swartwood: The Killing Room at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- The Doo Wop Project at American Music Theatre
- The Lacs at HMAC
- No Mana at HMAC
- Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2

Sunday

- Italian Lake Concert Featuring Mark Derose and the Dreadnoughts
- 717 Sunday Funday at The Bridge Eco-Village
- Nickelback: Get Rollin’ Tour 2023 at Hersheypark Stadium
- Katie Parla’s ‘Food of the Italian Islands’ Cookbook Take Over Dinner at LUCA
- Swing Dance Party for All – The Rhythm Lounge
- Harrisburg Comic and Pop Con 2023
- Harrisburg Senators vs Reading Fightin’ Phils (AA Phillies)
- RalphReal & the Family Jam at West Shore Theatre
- The Marshall Tucker Band with Special Guest Blackhawk at American Music Theatre
- The Gospel According To… Inspirational Stage Play at Harrisburg Christian Performing Arts Center
- Sunday Bloody Sunday: Bloody Mary Specials! at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Yoga and Brunch at Wyndridge Farm
- Drag Brunch Bingo at HMAC

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

August 18, 2023 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Shakey Graves performed at XL Live this week.

Tonight is 3^rd in the Burg and the weather is just right for a stroll through the city. Check out a new restaurant or art gallery and grab a copy of our August issue before they’re gone. In the meantime, catch up on all of our weekly news coverage, below.

Bob’s Art Blog focuses on the many creatives housed within Millworks’ art studios. Take a look at some of their work and see what Bob has to say about it, here.

Dauphin County’s Cultural Fest is returning to Harrisburg on Aug. 19, our online story reported. The festival will take place at Riverfront Park and feature music, vendors and food from around the world.

The Meadow recently opened in Harrisburg, offering a selection of handmade and curated clothing, art and home goods, our magazine story reported. Owner Kenzie Brinkman hopes the store will offer people an easier way to shop locally.

“Mutt,” about a transgender man who reunites with his family, gives a “breathtakingly honest performance,” says our film reviewer. Find out more about the movie and watch it in August at Midtown Cinema.

PennDOT dumped large rocks under the Mulberry Street Bridge at the former site of a long-time homeless encampment that was cleared by the city, our online story reported. According to PennDOT, they hope to deter people from entering the area.

Pilots with a Purpose connects underrepresented teens with education and experience to venture into successful aviation careers. In our magazine story, read about how the program has impacted students and instructors.

Road paving projects kicked off across the city, our online story reported. Harrisburg will complete 17 street re-pavings by the end of October, focusing on the city’s most troublesome roads.

Sara Bozich has lots of fun events for your weekend, from movies to brew fests and yoga. Find them all, here.

Shakey Graves performed at XL Live this week and our live music reviewer shared her experience attending the unique concert. Read about it, here.

Uptown Partners, the owner of the Residences at Governor’s Square in Harrisburg, has filed for bankruptcy, and the case was brought before a federal judge on Tuesday, our reporting found. The future of the affordable housing development, which has received hundreds of code violations and condemnations, is uncertain.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

August 17, 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: HBG Flea SoMa Summer on Sunday Worth noting: Lovedrafts Brewing at the sip @ soma tasting room tonight/tomorrow Things on my agenda this weekend: sip tonight; Myrtle Beach with the fam through the weekend

For your weekend(ish) planning

Lovedrafts in SoMa! Visit sip @ soma this month (before it moves … ???)
WIN tickets to see The Head and The Heart in Riverfront Park with HU Presents
How to help the Broad Street Market and its displaced vendors
The Best Farmers Markets around Harrisburg
See what else you missed on the blog

Below are options for your weekend.

A Look Ahead

Add the August Block Party (8/31) to your calendar now
My top picks at Market on Market
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

- sip @ soma featuring Lovedraft’s Brewing | August 2023
- Samantha Fish @ XL Live
- Internet for All Community Event with YPOC at Harrisburg University
- August Chef’s Table Experience – A Taste of Italy at The Left Bank
- Flowers & All That Jazz at the Simon Cameron Mansion
- Feel Your Boobies Bras Across the Bridge
- SAVE FERRIS at Lovedrafts
- Live at The Shire w/ Jason Carst at Boneshire Brew Works
- TIMMY’S CREEPSHOW w/ HAMBONE SKINNY + NICK DISANTO ONE MAN BAND Live at Metropolis
- Poetry w/ Blacklisted Poets of Hbg at HMAC

Friday

- 3rd in the Burg
- sip @ soma featuring Lovedraft’s Brewing | August 2023
- Deadpool | 3rd in the Burg Movie Night at Midtown Cinema
- 3rd in the Burg at Susquehanna Art Museum
- Learn at Lunchtime: Fall Foliage with The State Museum of Pennsylvania
- ALO- Silver Saturdays Summer Tour @ XL Live
- Free Movie at the Bandshell: Wakanda Forever at Reservoir Park
- HYP 12th Annual Golf Scramble
- Rascal Revival // Chris Rattie & The New Rebels // Soul Miners Union at Tellus360
- Apple Museum 2023 Concert Series Week 16: Nick Andrew Staver Trio!
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2

Saturday

- The Dauphin County Cultural Festival
- Gettysburg Brew Fest and Trail 5K
- Saturday Beach Bash: Chill Vibes at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Eclipse – The Ultimate Journey Tribute at XL Live
- Farewell Summer Luau at Funck’s Leola
- Friends of Midtown The Sandlot | FREE Outdoor Film at Midtown Cinema
- An Evening with Mary Louise Kelly and Scott LaMar at Midtown Scholar
- Popcorn Hat Players present The Three Little Pigs at Gamut Theatre
- An Evening with the Steven Page Trio at The Englewood
- Kashmir – a Led Zeppelin Tribute Band at The Vineyard & Brewery at Hershey
- The Wild Hymns at Tellus360 Rooftop
- RADIATOR KING w/ DREW & THE BLUE Live @ Metropolis Collective
- Beatles Tribute at Paddletown 150th Anniversary Festival
- Johnny Mathis: The Voice of Romance Tour with Special Guest Gary Mule Deer at American Music Theatre
- Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2

Sunday

- HBG Flea – Summer at SoMa
- Barre On The Beach at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Summer of Soul | at Midtown Cinema
- The Righteous Brothers: Bill Medley & Bucky Heard at American Music Theatre
- HYP Book Club: “Go Set a Watchman”
- Sunday Bloody Sunday: Bloody Mary Specials! at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Yoga and Brunch at Wyndridge Farm
- Drag Brunch Bingo at HMAC

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

August 11, 2023 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Harrisburg City Council candidate Lamont Jones spoke to supporters outside the Dauphin County Courthouse following his hearing on Tuesday.

Another week of news in Harrisburg has come to a close, and we have covered it all. In case you missed any of our reporting, look no further. All of our stories are listed and linked, below.

“Battle of the Bands” will bring bands from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to Harrisburg High School-John Harris Campus, our online story reported. The event organizer, HBCU Band Program Committee, hopes to inspire students to consider attending an HBCU.

The Broad Street Market received a $10,000 donation from PSECU to support rebuilding efforts, following a fire in July, our online story reported. The funds will also go towards supplies for vendors who plan to move to the city’s temporary market structure, which will likely open in September.

Eniola African Food Store in Harrisburg gave out 100 bags of groceries to local families in need this week, our online story reported. Shop owner Eniola Iruaregbon said that she hoped to assist African families who often have trouble finding foods from their cultures.

Harrisburg City Council voted on Tuesday to proceed with a plan to provide a temporary home for displaced Broad Street Market vendors, our online story reported. Harrisburg can now move forward with renting a temporary structure to be constructed on a lot across the street from the market.

The Harrisburg School District weighed the hiring of several new principals at the high school and elementary school levels during a school board meeting, our online story reported. Among the potential new hires is Laquan Magruder, who would serve as the new principal of Harrisburg High School-John Harris Campus.

Home sales in the Harrisburg area decreased, while prices increased slightly, our online story reported. For the three-county region, sales totaled 517 homes compared to 675 sales in July 2022, as the median price rose to $264,900 versus $255,000 last year.

Lamont Jones, a Harrisburg City Council candidate, will stay on the November general election ballot, after a lawsuit attempting to remove him failed, our reporting found. A Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas judge ruled in Jones’ favor and against the plaintiffs who argued that because of Jones’ past criminal convictions, he should be kicked off the ballot.

Rosemary has a great recipe for you to try this month. In her column, find out how to make sausage stuffed zucchini.

Sara Bozich has a list of weekend activities, including fun for everyone in the family, here.

The State Museum of Pennsylvania has a new executive director, our magazine story reported. Angelica Docog was appointed in March and has plans to transform the museum into a more inclusive and engaging institution.

Trees are vital to Harrisburg and provide numerous benefits to the city, including combating global warming. In our magazine story, learn from local officials about how they are working to increase canopy coverage and how residents can get involved.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

August 10, 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: Dinosaurs invade Harrisburg Worth noting: Steelton Fest, The Weekender Block Party, loads of live music, last few chances for outdoor movie nights Things on my agenda this weekend: Heading to New Hope, PA. Send recs!

For your weekend(ish) planning

How to help the Broad Street Market and its displaced vendors
Great Catering Option for all your Summer Events
The Best Farmers Markets around Harrisburg
See what else you missed on the blog

Below are options for your weekend.

A Look Ahead

Lovedrafts in SoMa! Visit sip @ soma this month (before it moves … ???)
Add the August Block Party (8/31) to your calendar now
My top picks at Market on Market
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

- New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally
- The Weekender: The Networth Summit at HU’s CIE
- The Chicks World Tour at Hersheypark Stadium
- Poetry w/ Blacklisted Poets of Hbg at HMAC

Friday

- Splintered Sunlight @ XL LIVE
- Better Than Ezra at The Vineyard at Hershey
- Guns N Roses at Hersheypark Stadium
- The Weekender Block Party
- WING WEEKEND at Boneshire Brew Works
- Sunset Music & Movie Series: Brassworks Quintet in Fort Hunter Park
- Master Gardener Walk & Talk at Wildwood
- Barbie Barre: Barre (bie) Themed Barre & Happy Hour at H2L Studios
- Harrisburg Senators vs. Akron RubberDucks (AA Guardians)
- Free Movie Night at the Bandshell: Minions in Reservoir Park
- Carnival – Lisburn Community Fire Co
- Rick Springfield at Hollywood Casino
- The Original Kenny Rogers Band featuring Don Gatlin at American Music Theatre
- Jurassic Quest at the Pa. Farm Show Complex
- Emily’s ToyBox at Nocturnal
- Perseids Meteor Shower Watch 2023 at Kings Gap Environmental Education Center
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2

Saturday

- Second Saturdays Dining in the Street
- Steelton Fest
- Volunteer Work Day at Wildwood Park
- Fort Hunter Mansion Interactive Children’s Tour
- Harrisburg Senators vs. Akron RubberDucks
- New Cumberland Farmers Market on 4th
- New Cumberland Summer Cruise-In Car & Cycle Show 2023
- Outdoor Movie Series: Over the Hedge at New Cumberland Public Library
- Kidz Bop Never Stop Live Tour at GIANT Center
- Sips and Snacks! at Home 231
- Jurassic Quest at the Pa. Farm Show Complex
- Saturday Cigar Night at Grandview Winery
- Incubus at Hollywood Casino
- American Harmony: The Lettermen & The Association at American Music Theatre
- Bands on the Beach Concert: Surfin’ Safari with Back To The Beach Band at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Susquehanna Folk Weekend: Community Sing with Windborne
- Susquehanna Folk Weekend: Windborne
- Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2

Sunday

- Harrisburg Senators vs. Akron RubberDucks
- Final Cut Wine Dinner
- Jurassic Quest at the Pa. Farm Show Complex
- CDS Cornhole Tourney Benefit at Grandview Winery
- Harrisburg Area Roller Derby Vs Bux-Mont Roller Derby : DOUBLE HEADER
- Barre On The Beach at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Susquehanna Folk Weekend: Fiddle Camp with Fraser & Haas
- Susquehanna Folk Weekend: Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas
- Sunday Bloody Sunday: Bloody Mary Specials! at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Yoga and Brunch at Wyndridge Farm
- Drag Brunch Bingo at HMAC

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

August 4, 2023 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Senghor Manns, CEO of Harrisburg Housing Authority, along with other officials, announced The Weekender festival outside of the Hall Manor Community Center.

The weather has been perfect for getting out and exploring the city. Our August issue of the magazine came out last week, so make sure you visit one of our distribution locations to grab a copy while you’re out and about. In the meantime, find all of our local coverage from this week, below.

Community Corner has all of this month’s special events, including home tours, flea markets and concerts. For even more events taking place in the Harrisburg area in August, check out our Happenings section.

Concerts that you won’t want to miss are coming to Harrisburg this August, says our live music columnist. Find her recommendations, here.

A developer has proposed converting the former Federal Building in Harrisburg into apartments, our online story reported. Yasser Hellel, a New Jersey-based developer, has submitted a land development plan to convert the building into a 162-unit apartment building.

A downtown Harrisburg development project aimed at converting the former Federal Building into apartments received approval from the Planning Commission, our online story reported. Next, the land development plan will need Harrisburg City Council approval.

Harrisburg Fringe Festival launched for the first time last month in the city, featuring a unique array of artists. Our photo story captures some of the scenes from the wild weekend.

Lamont Jones spoke out against the lawsuit challenging his candidacy for Harrisburg City Council, our online story reported. Local political organizations, including the Dauphin County Democratic Committee, expressed support for Jones, as well.

Nature abounds in Harrisburg, and our publisher admires the mix of urban density and wildlife. In his column, he shares some ideas for how the city could even better care for and integrate the natural world.

PennDOT held an open house on Tuesday to gather public input on its Market Street Bridge rehabilitation project, our online story reported. At the meeting, several bicyclists shared that they supported PennDOT’s most recent proposal to include a new multimodal feature as part of the construction.

Sara Bozich has some fun summer events for your weekend. Take a look at her lineup, here.

UPMC President Lou Baverso will step down from his position on Sept. 8 to become chief operating officer at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System, our reporting found. Baverso has been with UPMC for 28 years, but just assumed the role of president last summer.

The Weekender festival will return to Harrisburg after a pandemic hiatus with live music, education and entertainment, our online story reported. The two-day event will include a networking event at Harrisburg University and a community party in the Hall Manor neighborhood.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

August 3, 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: Choose your adventure Worth noting: Perfect festival weather … Things on my agenda this weekend: Bo says he misses our Harrisburg activities, so we’re hitting all our faves on Saturday: the Market, the FLEA, The State Museum of Pennsylvania. Maybe the new Chutes & Ladders playground at Reservoir Park, maybe the Dino exhibit at Whitaker Center.

For your weekend(ish) planning

How to help the Broad Street Market and its displaced vendors
Great Catering Option for all your Summer Events
The Best Farmers Markets around Harrisburg
See what else you missed on the blog

Below are options for your weekend.

A Look Ahead

My top picks at Market on Market
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

- Great Horned Owl exhibit at The State Museum of Pennsylvania
- 18th Annual Bears Picnic Family Reunion
- An Evening with Laura Lippman and Sarah Pekkanen at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- Ted Nugent at American Music Theatre
- Poetry w/ Blacklisted Poets of Hbg at HMAC

Friday

- HYP First Friday Social – Puppies and Pints at Zeroday Brewing
- August First Friday in Downtown York
- Free Movie Night at the Bandshell: Annie in Reservoir Park
- Sunset Series: DC League of Super Pets at Fort Hunter Park
- Angela Easterling & Brandon Turner at Mary’s Garden at Northern Dauphin Branch Library
- Family Gallery Tour: Paleontology at The State Museum of Pennsylvania
- Music in the Gardens – Anthony Haubert Quartet with vocalist Elizabeth Zito at Hershey Gardens
- The Smithereens with guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw at The Englewood
- 18th Annual Bears Picnic Family Reunion
- Brews & Bacon Weekend at SpringGate Vineyard
- Outlaw Music Fest- Feat. Willie Nelson, Avett Brothers and More at Hersheypark Stadium
- Live at the Beach: Mitch Gregory Blues Blues & August Beach Birthday Bash! at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2

Saturday

- HBG Flea – August 2023 at Midtown Cinema
- Pilates Yoga Fusion at Zeroday with Burn30
- Community Day in the Park in Mechanicsburg
- Gamut Theatre Group presents The Three Little Pigs
- Book Launch with Jonathan Stutzman and Heather Fox: Fitz and Cleo Put a Party On It with Midtown Scholar Bookstore at WITF
- Saturday Beach Bash: Chill Vibes at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Pantera at Hersheypark Stadium
- Music Fest! at The Winery at Hunters Valley
- Brews & Bacon Weekend at SpringGate Vineyard
- Alter Bridge – Pawns & Kings Tour at Hollywood Casino
- Hidden Roots @ Hemauer Brewing
- Cumberland Valley Fly Fishing and Outdoor Festival
- Friends of Midtown Inside Out | FREE Outdoor Film at Midtown Cinema
- 18th Annual Bears Picnic Family Reunion
- Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2

Sunday

- Flowers & Charcuterie Workshop
- Brew Kids on the Block
- 18th Annual Bears Picnic Family Reunion
- Cumberland Valley Fly Fishing and Outdoor Festival
- Bringing It Home: Apprenticeship Celebration at Fort Hunter Centennial Barn
- Brews & Bacon Weekend at SpringGate Vineyard
- Air Supply at American Music Theatre
- Volbeat: Servant Of The Road Tour at Hollywood Casino
- Sunday Bloody Sunday: Bloody Mary Specials! at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Yoga and Brunch at Wyndridge Farm
- Drag Brunch Bingo at HMAC

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

July 28, 2023 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

LGBT Center of PA officials stand in front of their new building on Front Street in Harrisburg.

The August issue of TheBurg dropped a bit early this month, so you’ll have extra time to enjoy all of our magazine content. Pick a copy up or read it online. You also can feast on the stories we published over the past week, which are all listed and linked below.

The Broad Street Market fire is the subject of this month’s publisher’s note, which opens our August issue. In it, our publisher/editor describes his experience as he learned about and then covered the blaze and its aftermath.

Found Collab is one of Harrisburg’s newest businesses, but it also has a great pedigree. Two veteran Harrisburg retailers have joined forces and expanded their wares in a new downtown location, says our magazine feature.

Harrisburg has a new city engineer, ending a long search stretching back 18 months. Daniel Snow is already on the job, with a long list of projects ahead to tackle, according to our online story.

Jason Isbell and his band, the 400 Unit, opened the HU Presents Summer Concert Series in Riverfront Park. Our reviewer described the evening as a “spectacular” night of music along the Harrisburg waterfront.

Julia Parkins isn’t your average suburban mom, as she’s also a jiu-jitsu champion. Our magazine story relates how she discovered the sport and rose through its ranks.

Lamont Jones was nominated for a Harrisburg City Council seat in May. However, two city residents have now filed a lawsuit challenging his nomination, according to our reporting.

LGBT Center of Central PA has a new home after being in temporary quarters for nearly two years. Our online story details how the group came to purchase their own building and what will happen next.

Living off the grid may be a dream for those who desire a simpler, environmentally friendly lifestyle. Our magazine feature tells the story of one local couple that are making it happen, and in beautiful style.

National Night Out is moving to City Island this year, our reporting found. The family-friendly, city-sponsored event, taking place next week, outgrew its prior location, says our online article.

Sara Bozich is back in the action after a much-needed vacation. In her weekly column, find out what she has on her agenda this weekend and what could be on yours.

Trap, Neuter, Release programs are essential for controlling the feral cat population. Our magazine story details some of the groups, people and techniques at work in our area.

Venture down to York to discover one of the gems of that city’s arts district. Three local women have joined forces to offer an eclectic artistic experience, says our fine arts writer.

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

What you’ll find:

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

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