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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Lovedraft’s District Manager Joshua Stambaugh (left) and owner Justin Browning at their soon-to-open Broad Street Market stand.

We would like to wish all of our readers a Merry Christmas! Around this time of the year, we are especially thankful for your support. Our weekly gift to you—all of our recent news coverage is listed and linked, below. Curl up by the tree and catch up on stories from the Harrisburg area.

The Central PA MLK Day of Service is one month away, and organizers recently announced details of the event, our online story reported. Officials encouraged volunteers to sign up for the many service opportunities around the region to honor the holiday.

Harrisburg native Ricky Watters retired from the NFL over 20 years ago, but he hasn’t slowed down. In our magazine story, read about where Watters is now and the nonprofit work he is passionate about.

Lovedraft’s Express is set to open in Harrisburg’s Broad Street Market in the new year with burgers and brews, our online story reported. The stand will be the fourth location for the local alternative brewing business.

The Omni Bedford Springs Resort has historically been an escape for the Harrisburg elite during the summer. Our writer visited and shares her experience, as well as the history of the resort, here.

Pastor Thomas Sweet retired from leading Harrisburg’s Market Square Presbyterian Church after a decade of service, our magazine story reported. Sweet left behind a legacy of inclusivity and care for those less fortunate.

Presence Luxury Boutique in Camp Hill offers a variety of fine apparel, including clothing, shoes, accessories and gifts. In our magazine story, read about owner Ashley Sheely’s passion for fashion.

Rosemary uses a recipe shared with her by a reader for her cooking column this month. Find out how to make peppers with anchovies & black olives, a perfect dish for the Christmas buffet, here.

Sara Bozich has a list of weekend activities just in time for the holiday. Find them, here.

Warming shelters will open for the weekend in Harrisburg as temperatures are expected to drop, our online story reported. Local organizations announced additional resources for those in need during the holiday.

Whiskers Brewing became the first brewery in Newville since the Prohibition era, our magazine story reported. Before opening, the brewery faced a major setback when a fire engulfed their building. Find out how they made it to opening day, here.

 

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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! Scroll down or use the menu links to find ideas for your weekend.

 

What you’ll find:

For something new: A couple holiday cocktails you can make this weekend Worth noting: There’s still time to shop my Gift Guide (below) Things on my agenda this weekend: Christmas!

 

For your weekend planning

Below are options for your weekend.

A Look Ahead

    1. HU Presents announces spring 2023 lineup
    1. The Best Farmers Markets around Harrisburg
    1. Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

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Friday

Saturday | Christmas Eve

Sunday | Christmas Day

 

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Harrisburg City Council approved the 2023 budget at their legislative session on Tuesday.

It was a wintry, icy end to the week, but it looks like the sun will come out for the weekend in Harrisburg. Check out 3rd in the Burg tonight and enjoy the city’s music, art and food. Before heading out, catch up on this week’s local news, below.

Applications for a new Harrisburg City Council member will open in January, our online story reported. Council plans to select a new seventh member to fill Dave Madsen’s seat as he transitions off council and into a new state representative position.

Bob’s Art Blog highlights Carlisle artist Carrie Breschi and her “I’m Fine” project, which explores the topic of mental illness. Writer Bob also discusses other happenings in the local art world.

Christmas is coming, and we have a list of gift ideas for the nerd in your life. In our magazine story, find suggestions from board games to comic books to blacksmithing classes.

Gettysburg is the perfect place to finish up your holiday shopping, our magazine story reported. From its many shops and restaurants to its walkability and historic charm, the nearby town makes the perfect day trip from Harrisburg.

Harrisburg City Council passed its 2023 budget this week, our reporting found. The $74.9 million spending plan includes investments in public safety and infrastructure.

The Harrisburg Police Bureau was awarded over $3.3 million in grants from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, our online story reported. The grant funds will go towards crime prevention efforts, including hiring more staff and purchasing equipment.

Home sales declined in the Harrisburg area in November, but prices rose this month, our online story reported. For the three-county region, home sales totaled 616 units compared to 724 in November 2021, and the median price rose to $255,000 from $231,000.

HU Presents this week announced several upcoming concerts planned for Harrisburg in the new year. In our story, find out which bands are headed this way.

Liatra Sage loves all things kitschy for the Christmas season, our magazine story reported. The York business owner creates and sells colorful, vintage wreaths, while also operating a booth at American Daydream Antiques & Miscellanea.

Midtown Cinema this month is showing “The Inspection,” a film based on the true story of a queer Black man who joins the Marines. Read what our movie reviewer has to say about it, here.

Sara Bozich has plenty of holiday-themed events to add to your weekend plans. Find them, here.

 

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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! Scroll down or use the menu links to find ideas for your weekend.

What you’ll find:

For something new: It’s a holiday sweater party tonight with Tröegs at sip @ soma — plus great wine down the block. Holidays in SoMa Harrisburg! Worth noting: Shop my Gift Guide (below) Things on my agenda this weekend: I’m in SoMa tonight and tomorrow (3rd in the Burg!) – Join me! Otherwise, I have a rare weekend alone for a long-overdue market visit, holiday shopping, and more unpacking.

 

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A Look Ahead

    1. Tonight & tomorrow in SoMa Harrisburg
    1. The Best Farmers Markets around Harrisburg
    1. Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

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Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

State and local officials cut the ribbon on the new federal courthouse in Harrisburg.

Burg fans, we finally have merch! Pick up one of our new T-shirts or sweatshirts and rep your favorite community publication. They also make great Christmas gifts! Before you head to our website for some great new gear, catch up on this week’s news, linked below.

TheBurg Podcast for December features stories of reflection and perspective. Tune in to hear about Harrisburg as one of the top places to retire, a recently retired city pastor who advocated for inclusivity and a retired lawyer who writes children’s books.

December’s concerts in the Harrisburg area are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Find our music columnist’s top picks for the month, here.

Harrisburg’s many boards, committees and commissions only function because of the work of dedicated community volunteers. In our magazine story, find out what makes them so invested in serving the city.

The Harrisburg School Board elected its first and second in command for the coming year, our reporting found. Brian Carter will serve as board president and Roslyn Copeland as vice president.

Joy to the Burg is a local group that uses Christmas music and art to raise money to support Christian Churches United (CCU), which offers services to Harrisburg’s unhoused population. This year’s album includes 33 songs by local artists, perfect for getting in the holiday spirit, our magazine story reported.

MulDer Square road construction is coming to a close as Harrisburg plans to reopen the corridor near Mulberry and Derry streets this month, our online story reported. The project included creating a roundabout and adding new safety and green features to the area.

New Cumberland has a new identity and energy as community members begin revitalization projects. In our magazine story, read about the festivals, park improvements and economic development that volunteers have planned.

New Year’s Eve will be celebrated in Harrisburg with a strawberry drop and fireworks show, our online story reported. There will also be music and activities for kids.

Open Stage is performing its classic, “A Christmas Carol,” this month, a show that the theater has featured for years. In our magazine story, hear from actor Nicholas Hughes, who has played Ebeneezer Scrooge for over two decades.

The PA Dairymen’s Association announced a new milkshake flavor for this year’s Farm Show, our online story reported. To celebrate their 70th anniversary, they’re serving up orange cream milkshakes.

Park Harrisburg will offer free parking during the Christmas weekend, our online story reported. The city’s trash and recycling collection schedule will also shift during the week of Christmas.

A ribbon cutting took place at the new federal courthouse on N. 6th Street in Harrisburg, our online story reported. The construction project is finally nearing completion after a years-long planning process.

Sara Bozich’s Weekend Roundup is full of holiday-themed events. If you’re ready for some Christmas cheer, click here.

Strawberry Square will soon have a new food option, our online story reported. Fresca Burger & Chicken Shack will open in the food court during the first quarter of 2023.

“Who’s Holiday” is back for the Christmas season at Open Stage theater in Harrisburg, our magazine story reported. This will be the third year that the theater presents the hilarious, raunchy story of grown-up Cindy Lou Who.

 

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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! Scroll down or use the menu links to find ideas for your weekend.

What you’ll find:

For something new: Lots of great holiday events for the whole family!

Worth noting: Shop my Gift Guide (below)

Things on my agenda this weekend: Tonight I’ll be at ‘Twas the Night Before in downtown Camp Hill, then HU Presents Bob Moses at XL. Friday and Saturday, more unpacking, and on Sunday, I’m going to The Englewood for the Joy to the Burg event. 

For something new: Check out HHA’s Candlelight House Tour on Sunday

Worth noting: Things on my agenda this weekend: ‘Twas the Night Before, followed by HU Presents Bob Moses at XL! (tonight), more unpacking, Who’s Holiday at Open Stage (Saturday), Joy to the Burg at The Englewood (Sunday)

For your weekend planning

Below are options for your weekend.

A Look Ahead

  1. Add to calendar: December in SoMa featuring Tröegs – Special Holiday Event!
  2. Add to calendar: Holiday 3rd in the Burg in SoMa
  3. The Best Farmers Markets around Harrisburg
  4. Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

 

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Grace United Methodist Church on State Street will host one Harrisburg’s three winter overnight shelters.

Our December issue of the magazine came out this week! Grab a copy and find tons of holiday stories behind our cheery cover art. But first, find all of this week’s news, below.

Apricot Lane Boutique owner Jillian Tompkins strives to offer clothing items for every woman who visits the store, our magazine story reported. The boutique opened this summer in Camp Hill.

Dauphin County announced its 2023 proposed budget, which was significantly lower than last year’s budget, our online story reported. The $221.6 million general fund budget doesn’t include a property tax increase.

Dauphin County Library System announced that it will eliminate late fees in an effort to make reading more accessible, our online story reported. The system joins libraries nationwide that are going fine-free.

December events are just getting started in Harrisburg. Find a full list of holiday-themed activities in our Happenings column, and even more in our Community Corner.

Governor-elect Josh Shapiro will make his way to Harrisburg in January and our editor welcomes him. In his column, he shares hopes for a renewed relationship between the state and city.

Harrisburg made the list of “most neighborly cities in America,” and our editor agrees that it’s a pretty friendly place to live. Read what he has to say about “neighborliness” in his editor’s note.

Harrisburg’s Narçisse Theatre Company announced that it soon will have a home of its own, after years of performing in local venues, our reporting found. The theater will be located at 312 Chestnut St. downtown.

Jawns on Fire recently opened in Lingelstown selling sneakers, streetwear and more, our magazine story reported. The shop offers an inclusive environment for old and new sneakerheads.

Santa Claus is coming to Harrisburg this month, our online story reported. The city will hold its annual “Santa In The Park” event in the Reservoir Park Mansion on Dec. 10.

Sara Bozich has lots of activities to get you in the holiday spirit this weekend. Find them all, here.

Utility bills are set to rise for Harrisburg customers in 2023, our reporting found. This week, Capital Region Water passed its budget with new rates for next year.

Winter overnight shelters opened this week in Harrisburg offering a warm place to stay for unhoused residents, our reporting found. Downtown Daily Bread and Christian Churches United of the Tri-County Area will operate the three shelters through the end of March.

 

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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! Scroll down or use the menu links to find ideas for your weekend.

For something new: Lots of great holiday events for the whole family!

Worth noting: Holiday Harrisburg Flea — 70 vendors at Strawberry Square!

Things on my agenda this weekend: Wet Leg at XL! HBG Flea! Unpacking in the new house!

For your weekend planning

    • “Holidays in Hummelstown” Historic Harrisburg’s Elegant Progressions is this weekend — Don’t sleep on the under 40 pricing if you qualify!
    • See what else you missed on the blog

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Things to Do in Harrisburg + Central PA | Weekend Roundup | Sara Bozich

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A Look Ahead

    1. Add to calendar: Downtown Camp Hill’s ‘Twas the Night Before on Dec. 8
    1. Add to calendar: HU Presents Bob Moses at XL Live on Dec. 8
    1. The Best Farmers Markets around Harrisburg
    1. Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

Friday

    • HU Presents Wet Leg at XL Live (SOLD OUT)
    • Beer Release! Lancaster Winter Warmer Ale Release at LBC

Saturday

    • Pennsylvania Regional Ballet’s The Nutcracker at Scottish Rite Theatre

Sunday

    • Pennsylvania Regional Ballet’s The Nutcracker at Scottish Rite Theatre

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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! Scroll down or use the menu links to find ideas for your weekend.

For something new: I suppose it is officially the holiday season. Behold.

Worth noting: Plenty to do tonight for the bar industry’s #1 night of the year. Remember: Tip well, don’t be an a-hole.

Things on my agenda this weekend: Not much, just a whirlwind trip to Pittsburgh to see family then packing our entire house for next week’s move. I didn’t even miss a WR the week I had a baby, but let’s just go easy on me next week.

For your weekend planning

    • My Holiday Gift Guide (coming very soon, promise)

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A Look Ahead

    1. New website COMING SOON
    1. See what else you missed on the blog
    1. Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thanksgiving Eve

    • Lancaster Brewing Co. dropping 2 new beers: Tiramisu Imperial Stout and Shaggy Bullz Wee-Heavy Scotch Ale

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

    • Small Business Saturday at Polished Spa- Macris Chocolates- K. Novinger Jewelry

Sunday


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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Developer Justin Heinly (middle) and local officials cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Donaldson Mansion in Harrisburg.

This weekend is the perfect time to celebrate the approaching holidays at Harrisburg’s annual Holiday Parade. Before you head out to watch the floats and performers go by, catch up on this week’s local news, below.

Bob’s Art Blog features his favorite exhibits from the West Shore this year. From York to Mechanicsburg to Carlisle, find out which galleries made the list.

Chicken Piccata is Rosemary’s dish of choice this month. Find her recipe and give it a try, here.

The Donaldson Mansion, a long dilapidated property in Harrisburg, has received a new lease on life from developer Justin Heinly of Midtown Property Management, our online story reported. Local officials cut the ribbon on the renovated apartment building this week.

Harrisburg City Council weighed a plan to pay off the city’s remaining $20 million in debt all at once, our reporting found. The city administration wants to enter the year debt free, while council isn’t sure that the large payment is the best idea.

Hattie’s Bread Box Bakery opened recently in Mechanicsburg, offering homemade sourdough loaves, our magazine story reported. Owner Harriett Willis discovered the craft of bread baking during the pandemic and decided to open a micro-bakery, a rising trend.

Home sales dipped in October, but prices continued to climb in the Harrisburg area, our online story reported. Find out the number of sales and median prices for Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry counties, here.

Linglestown has several new women-owned businesses offering unique, custom shopping experiences. In our magazine story, read about what they offer, from books to wedding gowns to women’s and children’s clothing.

The Merry Merchants Holiday Market in New Cumberland will feature more than 30 local artisans and makers on Sunday, Nov. 20, our online story reported. According to event organizers, vendors will have “something for everyone,” and plenty of gift-worthy items.

North Hollow Threads, an online business, offers one-of-a-kind homemade gifts, our magazine story reported. Hershey resident Meghan Eirkson began selling her home-sewn goods during the pandemic.

“River Spirit” is a larger-than-life piece of artwork that Professor Steven Dolbin has dedicated two decades to creating, our magazine story reported. The 37-foot-long sculpture represents themes of unity, ancestry and culture.

Sara Bozich has a fun list of ways to spend the weekend in Harrisburg. Find it, here.

Seltzer’s Smokehouse Meats Outlet Store and Museum recently opened in Palmyra as a tribute to its famous Lebanon bologna, our magazine story reported. The company has a long history in the area and showcases it at the store.

 

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