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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

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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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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

July 27, 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: The inaugural Hershey Brew Fest is on Sunday at The Englewood Worth noting: SoMa Block Party TONIGHT, HU Presents The Roots in Riverfront Park on Saturday!! Get tickets here. Things on my agenda this weekend: Block Party, The Roots, maybe the Hershey Beer Fest on Sunday??

For your weekend(ish) planning

Did you get your tickets for Harrisburg University Presents The Roots?
SoMa Block Party is TONIGHT!
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

- July SoMa Block Party!
- Concert on the Lawn – Shea Quinn! at Fredricksen Library
- What’s Cooking at The State Museum of Pennsylvania
- The State Museum of Pennsylvania Highlights Tour
- Cabaret | FREE Outdoor Film at Midtown Cinema
- Christmas in July at Tröegs
- July Barky Hour at The Vineyard at Hershey
- PRIDE KICK OFF PARTY at Stallions
- Pre-Pride Party! at 704
- Gameday Baseball Tailgates at the Beach Club
- C.W. Goodyear with Jeffrey Nichols at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- Mecum Car Auction
- Poetry w/ Blacklisted Poets of Hbg at HMAC
- Zao at HMAC

Friday

A Place for All Tour at The State Museum of Pennsylvania
Decked Out Live! Funktion Band at The Vineyard & Brewery at Hershey
Joe Pisapia with special guest Larry Kennedy at The Englewood
Peach Festival at SpringGate Vineyard
Pre-Concert Happy Hour with LIVE music by Jason Carst at Fresh Market Hershey
Christmas in July at Tröegs
Dueling Friday Night Live: Derek Henry & Shea Quinn at Wolf Brewing
Smooth Like Clyde at Nocturnal
Flashback Friday: PRIDE! at 704
Beach Club Barbie Party with DJ PUFF at Harrisburg Beach Club
One More Time- Tribute to Daft Punk at XL Live
Mecum Car Auction
Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2

Saturday

HU Presents The Roots in Riverfront Park!
Gamut Theatre Group presents The Three Little Pigs
2023 Ned Smith Center Nature & Arts Festival
Grand Opening of Smash Point- a Premium Indoor Pickleball Club
90s Tribute Summer Bash at BST with Loud Love and Riot Act! at Blue Sky Tavern
Christmas in July at Tröegs
Cute Li’l Pride Picnic in New Cumberland Borough Park
Pride Festival of Central PA 2023
Pride on the Pride Riverboat Cruise
PRIDE Dance Party presented by the PRIDE Festival of Central PA at Nocturnal
Pride After Party at Stallions
Pop 2000 at the Vineyard at Hershey
Peach Festival at SpringGate Vineyard
The Golden Boiz – 7th Annual Parody Fundraiser at Open Stage
Christmas in July Party & Orth Entertainment at Harrisburg Beach Club
Mecum Car Auction
Ekoh at HMAC
Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2

Sunday

Hershey Brew Fest – Beer and Music Festival at The Englewood
Serb Club Picnic
Wizard Fest at Lovedraft’s Brewing Co.
HYP Italian Lake Concert Featuring Cass and the Bailout Crew
Jazzy R&B Vibes Near Harrisburg! at West Shore Theatre
Christmas in July at Tröegs
Peach Festival at SpringGate Vineyard
Live Music w/ Sunday Brunch: Shrimp Ryan’s Jig Band at Wolf Brewing
The Rhythm Lounge Swing Dance Party at PaDanceSport
Beach Club Fitness at Harrisburg Beach Club
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 21, 2023 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Gallery@Second will participate in this year’s Harrisburg Gallery Walk.

It’s been another week full of news in Harrisburg and we have covered it all. If you’re not up to date on the happenings, make sure you catch up with all of our stories, linked below.

Activists in Harrisburg are working to make the city more accessible for those with disabilities. In our magazine story, read about some of the daily challenges they face and how they hope to partner with the city to make a change.

Capital Area School for the Arts (CASA) can continue educating area students, as its charter has been renewed by the Harrisburg School District for another five years, our online story reported. The school, located in Strawberry Square, first received its charter in 2013.

Gallery Walk is around the corner in Harrisburg and blogger Bob offers a sneak peek of some of the participating artists and venues. In his art blog, find out about some of the local city businesses that will be showcased.

Harrisburg weighed the possibility of creating a temporary home for displaced vendors of the Broad Street Market, which was heavily damaged by a fire, our reporting found. The following week, city officials announced that they would build a tent-like structure in the grassy lot across Verbeke Street to house vendors.

Home sales in the Harrisburg area dipped in June, but prices increased, our online story reported. In June, 659 homes sold in the three-county region, a decline from 770 in June 2022, as the median sales price rose to $273,000 from $264,050.

HU Presents teamed up with the Harrisburg Young Professionals of Color-Greater Harrisburg (YPOC) to offer discounted tickets to The Roots concert coming to the riverfront, our online story reported. A portion of the proceeds from the ticket sales will support YPOC’s Adopt-a-Classroom fundraiser to assist local teachers.

Kitty Town Coffee not only supplies customers with their caffeine fix, but helps cats in need, as well, our magazine story reported. The profits from every bag of coffee sold supports local animal-related charities, such as rescues and shelters.

Lancaster Farm Sanctuary rescues neglected and mistreated farm animals and gives them a caring home. In our magazine story, read about the passionate founder behind the organization and about some of the animals that the farm has saved.

Plein air painting, organized by the Susquehanna Art Museum, will take place during 3^rd in the Burg and benefit the Broad Street Market, our online story reported. A group of artists will gather in the market courtyard to paint the scene around them.

Rosemary has cooked up an Italian-style sea bass with potatoes for June. Click here, for the recipe and to try making the perfect summer dish for yourself.

Sara Bozich has gathered up all of this weekend’s local events, and it’s looking like a great lineup. Click here, to find out what’s happening.

Shelters and rescues are impacted by a national trend of animal intakes outpacing outtakes, post-COVID. In our magazine story, find out more about how area shelters have been stretched to their limits and struggle for volunteers and resources.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

July 20, 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: Broken Chair Brewing pop-up in SoMa Worth noting: 3rd in the Burg Things on my agenda this weekend: OOO

For your weekend(ish) planning

sip @ soma features Broken Chair Brewing this week
An Evening with Colson Whitehead on Friday
Theatre Review: Deathtrap at Oyster Mill Playhouse — runs through Sunday!
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

WIN VIP tickets to the inaugural Hershey Brew Fest on July 30
Did you get your tickets for Harrisburg University Presents Summer Concert Series?
SoMa Block Party is July 27
My top picks at Market on Market
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

- Broken Chair Brewing at sip @ soma Tasting Room!
- Ballyhoo! @ XL LIVE with Tunnel Vision and Harbor Boys
- Sunset Relaxation Float with Susquehanna Outfitters
- Jurassic Park in Concert at Shippensburg University
- Live at the Beach: Shea Quinn at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Barbie The Movie PREMIERE PARTY at the West Shore Theatre
- Poetry w/ Blacklisted Poets of Hbg at HMAC

Friday

- 3rd in the Burg
- Broken Chair Brewing | 3rd in the Burg at sip @ soma
- July Third in the Burg at Susquehanna Art Museum
- at The Brownstone Lounge
- Sip ‘n Swap at HMAC
- Deathtrap at Oyster Mill Playhouse
- An Evening with Colson Whitehead: Crook Manifesto with Midtown Scholar at Whitaker Center
- Free Movie Night at the Bandshell: Spider-Man into the Spider Verse
- Live at the Beach: Bitsy McCann Music at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Dueling Friday Night Live: Pat Cusick & Crickets and Cicadas at Wolf Brewing
- Country Music Festival at SpringGate
- Summerfest: Music in the Vineyards at Nissley Vineyards
- Frets With Benefits at Cassel Vineyards
- Bayside and Hazing Over at HMAC
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2

Saturday

- Saturday Beach Bash: Chill Vibes at Harrisburg Beach Club
- New Cumberland Farmers Market on 4th
- New Cumberland Pride Drag Show at West Shore Theatre
- Popcorn Hat Players presents The Three Little Pigs at Gamut Theatre
- Fink’s Constant with Creekview Food Truck at Big Hill Ciderworks
- Rhett Miller with special guest Salim Nourallah
- Declan McKenna- The Big Return @ XL Live
- Country Music Festival at SpringGate
- Barbie Party at Nocturnal
- BO DEADLYS, GREG HOY & THE BOYS, THE 717’s Live @ Metropolis Collective
- The 2nd Annual Cute Li’l New Cumberland Pride Picnic
- Afterparty Drag Show! New Cumberland Pride
- Music in the Vines: Silver Bright Sound | Smoking Ace’s BBQ & Meat the Brown’s at Cassel Vineyards of Hershey
- Deathtrap at Oyster Mill Playhouse
- Grip at HMAC
- Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2

Sunday

- HYP Book Club: “The Ministry for the Future”
- Sunday Funday at The Englewood: Barre & Beers
- Live Music w/ Sunday Brunch: Shine Delphi at Wolf Brewing Co.
- Country Music Festival at SpringGate
- Royals of Pride Pageant 2023-2024 at Nocturnal
- Pride in Local Music Showcase – SPETTERS / LE GHAST / THE MOON ILLUSION at West Shore Theatre
- Harrisburg Board Game Day 2023 at Whitaker Center
- Sweet Summer Time Sip & Paint @ Big Hill Ciderworks
- Summer Artisan Market at Creative Grounds
- Deathtrap at Oyster Mill Playhouse
- The Wind Down at West Shore Theatre
- 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 14, 2023 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Lhayana Dallas of Honeybush Raw Smoothie Bar served customers in the Broad Street Market courtyard on Thursday.

This week in Harrisburg brought some big news—both good and bad. We covered stories of a tragic fire and the community uniting in its aftermath, a development in a transportation story and upcoming festivals and events coming to the city. Find all of our stories from the week, below.

Aura Modern Mediterranean recently opened at the former Cork & Fork location on the Carlisle Pike, our magazine story reported. The menu draws on inspiration from the Iberian peninsula, France, Greece and northern Africa, and features lots of fresh vegetables, seafood and meats.

Broad Street Market in Harrisburg was heavily damaged by fire early Monday morning, our online story reported. The fire was contained to the market’s brick building, with its roof and rear of the building sustaining damage.

A fire at Harrisburg’s Broad Street Market reminded our publisher of a 2007 fire at Eastern Market in Washington, D.C., where he used to live. In his blog post, he shares how the community in D.C. rallied around rebuilding the market and how he hopes Harrisburg will do the same.

Harrisburg agreed to fund Major League Baseball-required upgrades to FNB Field on City Island, our online story reported. The city, which owns the field, will use a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant to help fund the renovations.

The Harrisburg School District received approval from the Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas for the sale of its vacant lot at 1001 N. 18^th St., our online story reported. The district is slated to sell the property to Harrisburg-based Fernandez Realty Group, which has proposed building affordable housing.

HU Presents’ Summer Series returns this month to Riverfront Park with several big-name acts. In our magazine story, find out what musical artists are coming and what goes on behind the scenes of each show.

Maestro Stuart Malina of the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra has agreed to a three-year contract extension as music director and conductor, our online story reported. Malina started at HSO in 2000 and the new contract will take him through the 2025-26 season.

Mecum Auctions will return to the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg from July 26 to 29, our online story reported. The company will auction off some 1,200 muscle cars, classics, Corvettes, trucks, exotics, hot rods, customs and more.

“The Miracle Club” opens this weekend at Midtown Cinema in Harrisburg. Find out more about the movie, which includes themes of grief, trauma and a bit of comedy, here.

PennDOT announced that it has dropped a plan to toll the South Bridge to help pay for its replacement, our reporting found. PennDOT is slated to replace the 62-year-old bridge, which carries I-83 traffic over the Susquehanna River at Harrisburg, at an estimated cost of $850 million to $1 billion.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams, along with other local officials, pledged to rebuild the Broad Street Market after it was heavily damaged in a fire on Monday, our online story reported. They also said that they were developing plans for how to assist displaced vendors.

The rental market in the Harrisburg area is the most competitive in the country, according to a recently released report. RentCafé, a national apartment search website, states that 96.2% of apartments in the south-central PA region are occupied. Find out more, in our story.

Sara Bozich has a great list of events happening in the Harrisburg area this weekend. Find them all, here.

Sweets will be on display at the PA Farm Show Complex for the second annual Harrisburg Dessert Festival, our reporting found. The event, hosted by Harrisburg-based Cece’s Cake Shop, will feature over 30 dessert vendors and interactive experiences.

Vendors of the Broad Street Market and local residents gathered in the market courtyard on Monday, following a tragic fire in the market’s stone building, our reporting found. Vendors grieved and supported each other as they wondered what to do next.

Vendors set up shop on Thursday outside the Broad Street Market’s brick building, following a fire that left the building heavily damaged. Community members came out to shop and encourage business owners, our online story reported.

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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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What you’ll find:

For your weekend(ish) planning

A Look Ahead

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

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

What you’ll find:

For your weekend(ish) planning

A Look Ahead

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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