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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

 

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

 

What you’ll find:

For something new: Food in SoMa! For this month’s sip @ soma, we feature Chatty Monks Brewing & Fast-Casual Indian-Fusion! Worth noting: Sunday is the last day to see the historic Great Wave featured in Fleeting Pleasures: Japanese Woodblock Prints from the Georgia Museum of Art at Susquehanna Art Museum Things on my agenda this weekend: sip, sip, Wine & Beer event, rest

 

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A Look Ahead

    1. Join me in SoMa next weekend for Chatty Monks Brewing + Indian casual Pop-up!
    2. 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

Sunday

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

 

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

 

What you’ll find:

For something new: Live theatre, lots of fitness+beer events! Worth noting: Farm Show continues through Saturday Things on my agenda this weekend: Lunch at Blue Sky, Hershey Bears game, GK Visual party

 

For your weekend planning

Below are options for your weekend.

A Look Ahead

    1. Join me in SoMa next weekend for Chatty Monks Brewing + Indian casual Pop-up!
    2. HU Presents announces spring 2023 lineup
    1. The Best Farmers Markets around Harrisburg
    1. Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding (left) announced details of the 2023 farm show.

The first week of 2023 has come to a close in Harrisburg, and we have the new year’s news for you, listed and linked, below.

For Austin Qualls, owner of Rogue Sol Training, exercise became a way for him to combat mental health struggles, our magazine story reported. He now helps others with their fitness journey through his Harrisburg gym.

Concerts have already kicked off for the month of January. In our column, find out which bands and artists will take the stage in the Harrisburg area this month.

Dauphin County commissioners Chad Saylor and Chair Mike Pries announced that they would run for re-election, our online story reported. The Republican commissioners will seek nominations for four-year terms.

Harrisburg’s engineering department will soon have a new top official, our reporting found. After a year without an in-house city engineer, Harrisburg hired Michael Yeosock to fill the position.

The Harrisburg Police Bureau swore in 11 new officers on Thursday, our online story reported. The officers are part of one of the bureau’s largest new classes in recent years.

Harrisburg was ranked among the best cities for retirement, and we wanted to find out why. In our magazine story, hear from local retirees on why the city outranks the more traditional retirement locations.

The PA Farm Show returns to Harrisburg this weekend with food, animals, vendors and exhibits, our online story reported. Officials expect this year’s attendance to be back to normal, as the past few years were impacted heavily by the pandemic.

Sara Bozich has lots of fun ways to spend your weekend in Harrisburg. Find them all, here.

Tamara Boutique will open for business in downtown Harrisburg this month, our online story reported. The shop will be located at 17 S. 3rd St. and will offer women’s clothing and accessories.

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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: I just discovered this event is, in fact, open to the public: PA Preferred Reception at the 107th Pennsylvania Farm Show. Go! Worth noting: Farm Show week kicks off Saturday Things on my agenda this weekend: Farm Show fun, Anniversary dinner, HBG Flea, Pilates at Zeroday ??

 

For your weekend planning

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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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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Members of the local bicycling community place a ghost bike along S. Cameron Street, near Paxton Street, where a bicyclist was fatally struck Tuesday.

Happy New Year to all of our readers! It’s been another great year with lots of news in the Harrisburg area. Catch our final stories of 2022, below, before the strawberry drops at midnight! Then, ring in the New Year by reading our new January issue of the magazine.

A bicyclist was struck and killed by a truck near the intersection of S. Cameron and Paxton streets, our online story reported. Shortly after, members of the bicycling community placed a ghost bike at the site of the incident to honor the victim.

TheBurg has a new leadership team, we announced in our January issue of the magazine. Find out what has changed, here.

Carl Shuman, a retired Harrisburg attorney, introduces kids to Jewish values with his series of books, “Torah Time Travel,” our magazine story reported. Through his stories, he seeks to bring ancient Bible tales to life for young people.

Harrisburg and PennDOT officials addressed the many recent pedestrian and bicyclist deaths on S. Cameron Street, our online story reported. According to PennDOT officials, the roadway will undergo safety upgrades as part of the I-83 widening project.

Harrisburg restaurateur Brian Fertenbaugh plans to open a Mediterranean-style restaurant on the west shore, at the current location of Cork & Fork Osteria, our online story reported. Fertenbaugh runs Café Fresco Center City and Level 2 nightclub in downtown Harrisburg.

New Year’s Eve will be celebrated in Harrisburg with the traditional strawberry drop and fireworks at midnight, our online story reported. The festivities will return to N. 2nd Street and include a “Countdown to Kid-Night.”

Our Year in Review showcases the top 10 most popular web stories of 2022. Find out what you, our readers, clicked on the most this year.

PennDOT announced that the public may now view plans for a road construction project on Derry Street, which will span Swatara Township, Paxtang Borough and Harrisburg, our online story reported. Proposed work includes milling and overlay of the existing pavement and sidewalk and crosswalk improvements, among other changes.

Sara Bozich has you covered with New Year’s weekend plans. Find all of the local festivities, here.

The Top 10 news stories of 2022 include road construction projects, a return to semi-normal and new local leadership, according to our editor. What else made his list? Click here to find out.

 

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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: Harrisburg Beach Club is hosting the Polar Plunge on New Year’s Day
Worth noting: Urban Churn is releasing its annual Sauerkraut ice cream again in time for the New Year
Things on my agenda this weekend: Tired: NYE plans; Wired: New Year’s Day Open House

 

For your weekend planning

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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

Thursday

Friday

Saturday | New Year’s Eve

Sunday | New Year’s Day

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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

Thursday

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

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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