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