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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

October 13, 2022 | by 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: Try “The Sunflower” at Cornerstone Coffeehouse; great acts at XL Live Fri & Sat with Harrisburg University Presents

Worth noting: Creatures of the Night opens at ZooAmerica; Visit Hershey-Harrisburg’s Harvest Hops through Nov. 30

Things on my agenda this weekend: Heading to a mini getaway in the Poconos! Follow along on IG.

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  2. WIN a Pumpkin Spice gift pack from Cornerstone Coffeehouse
  3. Save the date for the last SoMa Block Party of 2022
  4. The Best Farmers Markets around Harrisburg
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Harrisburg Project Manager Percy Bullock announced the full opening of the new two-way N. 2nd Street.

It’s Friday in Harrisburg, which wraps up another week of news. You can find all of our stories, in bite-sized form, right here, or click the links to read more.

In Burg Bits, we share several nuggets of information that we’ve discovered around town. In our column, find tidbits about the returning bike share program and a new Broad Street Market manager, among other news.

Our Community Corner for October has lots of fun fall events for you to choose from. Find our list, here. For even more ways to spend the month, view our Happenings column.

Halloween is just around the corner, and Harrisburg has a new way for families to celebrate with their “Bash at the Brownstone,” our online story reported. The party will take place on Oct. 26, with the city-wide trick or treat the following night.

The Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra is looking forward to its 2022-23 season, especially as it returns to its home, the Forum Auditorium. In our magazine story, get a preview of what’s to come.

Harrisburg will open much of N. 2nd Street to two-way traffic on Thursday, Oct. 13, around noon, our online story reported. Over the past year, construction has taken place on the corridor to convert the one-way road to two-ways and to make it more pedestrian friendly.

Market Square Presbyterian Church’s Arts on the Square kicks off its season with “The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace,” our online story reported. The anti-war musical piece was inspired by the war in Ukraine and the impacts of gun violence.

Midtown Tavern in Harrisburg announced its closure, but its doors may not be shut for long, our online story reported. Local restaurateur Adam Sturges said that he plans to purchase the business and the building.

N. 2nd Street is almost complete, and our editor praises the city for the transformation of the one-way mini highway to a two-way neighborhood road. In his column, he urges Harrisburg to consider similar changes to other city roads.

October concerts are still hot, even as the weather cools in central Pa. In our Musical Notes column, check out what’s in store for live music this month.

Open Stage theater is debuting “Treasure Island” this weekend, with showings throughout the month, our magazine story reported. The show is a family-friendly, classic tale with a few new twists and lots of adventure and action.

Sara Bozich has a full list of ways to spend your weekend in the Harrisburg area. Find out what’s going on, here.

 

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

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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 Senators present: Senstoberfest! benefiting our friends at Harrisburg River Rescue

Worth noting: Visit Hershey-Harrisburg’s Harvest Hops kicks off today and runs through Nov. 30

Things on my agenda this weekend: Kid-themed activities and house-cleaning.

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  1. Check out AAA’s Pet Costume Contest!
  2. All about the SoMa Block Party Series (just 2 left!)
  3. The Best Farmers Markets around Harrisburg
  4. Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

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Friday

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

September 30, 2022 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

A past “Family Fishing Day” at Italian Lake

The October issue of our magazine came out this week! We hope you love our spooky cover and fall-themed stories as much as we do. Grab a copy and then catch up on this week’s local news, below.

The Ecumenical Food Pantry has served more than 1.2 million people in the Harrisburg region, our magazine story reported. The outreach recently celebrated its 50th anniversary of combating food insecurity in the community.

Our editor talks about all that TheBurg offers in addition to the magazine, including our online news, podcast and 3rd in the Burg, in his October Editor’s Note.

Family Fishing Day at Italian Lake will offer residents a chance to try their hand at a new sport, our online story reported. A course will teach participants the basics of fishing and provide the supplies to cast a line.

Firefighters from Harrisburg’s Bureau of Fire are stationed in Charleston, S.C., to assist during Hurricane Ian, our online story reported. The firefighters, members of the Pennsylvania Task Force 1, will help with search and rescue efforts.

Harrisburg City Council presented its “Unsung Hero” awards to local community activists and volunteers, our reporting found. Four city residents were recognized at a council meeting on Tuesday.

The Harrisburg School District is moving closer toward reopening the long-vacant Steele Elementary School, our online story reported. At a school board meeting, Receiver Dr. Lori Suski approved a $21.6 million plan for its renovation.

Harrisburg High School-John Harris Campus will receive increased police presence after a fight involving a large group of students took place earlier this week, our online story reported. Officers will conduct wellness checks and help train security officers on responding to situations like these.

M. Camille Erice, a community activist, dancer and founder of Dazante passed away. In our online story, read more about her life and how to honor her memory.

Phil Guarneschelli, the former president of UPMC of Central Pa., retired in September as Lou Baverso assumes the reins. In our magazine story, we share a Q&A with Guarneschelli, who reflects back on his long career in healthcare.

Sara Bozich has a full lineup of fall fun activities for you weekend. Find the festivities happening in and around Harrisburg, here.

Strawberry Square’s Chockablock Clock will move to Shippensburg University in October, our online story reported. Harristown Enterprises will replace the over 30-year-old clock with a new stage and office space.

The “Thin Blue Line” football game will take place on Oct. 7 to honor first responders who were killed in the line of duty, our online story reported. Bishop McDevitt High School, playing on its home field, will face Hershey High School.

Urban Churn, a Harrisburg-based creamery, announced that it will open a third scoop shop in Carlisle, our online story reported. Customers can also now purchase the company’s ice cream in select local grocery stores.

The West Shore Theatre in New Cumberland recently reopened after an extensive renovation and modernization project. In our magazine story, read about what the historic theater now offers to the community through its updated programming.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

September 29, 2022 | by 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: Raising the Bar’s new standalone shop opens Saturday!

Worth noting: The (second-to-last) SoMa Block Party is tonight! Good luck picking a festival on Saturday — we’ve got a variety of fall-themed celebrations.

Things on my agenda this weekend: Tonight’s SoMa Block Party! A Market visit, then digging into fall cleaning.

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  2. All about the SoMa Block Party Series (just 2 left!)
  3. The Best Farmers Markets around Harrisburg
  4. Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

September 23, 2022 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

(From left) Rep. Patty Kim (D-103), Why Not Prosper Founder Rev. Michelle Simmons, Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams, and other supporters cut the ribbon on a new women’s re-entry facility.

It’s finally feeling like fall in Harrisburg! Before you head out for a crisp stroll through the city or to dinner at one of Harrisburg’s many wonderful restaurants, catch up on this week’s news, below.

Dauphin County announced that three polling places will move for the upcoming election, our online story reported. The county also released information about important dates, mail-in ballots and registering to vote.

Friends of Midtown will hold “Bark for a Park,” a rally requesting a community dog park in the city, our online story reported. The organization is asking the city to take on the project and encouraging residents to sign a petition.

Gov. Tom Wolf  held a ceremonial bill signing for legislation that will widely expand the medical screening panel given to newborn babies. Learn what this bill means to one family, in our online story.

Harrisburg’s N. 2nd Street two-way conversion project is coming closer to completion, our reporting found. The roadway, from Forster to Muench streets is in the process of being paved, and the corridor will switch to two-ways in early October.

The Homeless Memorial Blanket Project, which began in Cumberland County, is now headed to our nation’s capital, and organizers hope to get blankets donated from each state, our online story reported. The project seeks to educate people on the issue of homelessness and give to those in need.

The HUE Invitational will gather on Saturday and Sunday to conclude the largest collegiate e-sports event, created and hosted by Harrisburg University, our online story reported. Teams will play this weekend in the finals for a chance to win $25,000 in scholarship prizes.

Lois Lehrman Grass, a Harrisburg native and long-time arts patron and philanthropist, died this week at age 90, our online story reported. She long supported a host of causes in Harrisburg through her leadership skills, fund-raising, volunteer activities and personal support.

The McCormick Riverfront Library will temporarily close from Sept. 30 to Oct. 19 to complete the last phase of renovations, our online story reported. The library has been working on a project to expand and renovate the property since it broke ground in 2021.

Parks, playgrounds and outdoor spaces in Harrisburg will receive upgrades, thanks to $2 million in local and state grants, our online story reported. The city received grants for Reservoir Park projects, the Paxtang Parkway Trail and an Italian Lake rain garden, among other projects.

PennDOT will begin a 4.8-mile resurfacing project on I-83 in Dauphin County on Sept. 26, our reporting found. The project extends from Cameron Street in Harrisburg, through Swatara Township, to Union Deposit Road in Lower Paxton Township.

Sara Bozich has lots of fall-themed events lined up for your weekend. Find them all, here.

Steven Williams, a Harrisburg author, recently released his new book, “Thyra,” a mythological tale, our magazine story reported. The book explores the theme of advocacy for the vulnerable, a passion for Williams.

Why Not Prosper, a Philly-based organization that assists formerly incarcerated women, cut the ribbon on a new Harrisburg location, our online story reported. The facility, in Allison Hill, will provide short-term housing for those re-entering society after prison.

 

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

September 22, 2022 | by 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 the final days of Harrisburg Restaurant Week; find Oktoberfest celebrations at ABC, Troegs, and LBC.

Worth noting: BIG changes are coming in this space! Check out my private Facebook community, Cheers Harrisburg to get the first peeks.

Things on my agenda this weekend: Heading to the Penn State game Saturday.

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  1. Win tickets to a special cooking class at Cornerstone Coffeehouse
  2. Add to calendar → SoMa Block Party is Sept. 29
  3. It’s Harrisburg Restaurant Week! Where are you going?
  4. Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

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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: SoMa Sips tonight and tomorrow (also 3rd in the Burg) welcome Nomad Distilling and Shy Bear Brewing. On Saturday, it’s Camp Hill’s Harvest Hop. Plus, it’s Harrisburg Restaurant Week.

Worth noting: BIG changes are coming in this space! Check out my private Facebook community, Cheers Harrisburg to get the first peeks.

Things on my agenda this weekend: See above.

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  1. Details for September in SoMa Harrisburg, starting tonight
  2. It’s Harrisburg Restaurant Week! Where are you going?
  3. Visit downtown Camp Hill on Saturday for Harvest Hop!
  4. Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

September 9, 2022 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams and Police Commissioner Thomas Carter swore in seven new officers at Whitaker Center on Wednesday.

We want to thank all of our supporters who attended out first annual Friends of TheBurg Bash on Thursday. The party was a hit! Make sure you don’t miss next year’s event and become a Friend of TheBurg today. As always, all of our news coverage from the week is listed below.

Bro2Go, a Harrisburg nonprofit, received a $5,000 donation from Access Insurance Agency, which serves the commonwealth, our online story reported. With help from the community, the organization has a chance to double the grant.

The Broad Street Market in Harrisburg is searching for a new executive director, and our editor has some thoughts on the role. It may be a much more difficult job than it seems, he says.

TheBurg Podcast for September dives deeper into our recent magazine articles. Featured this month are the stories of a growing local basketball league, a runner whose life was saved by strangers and a nurse who has volunteered at the Harrisburg Marathon for 15 years.

Concerts are in full swing this September with a little something for every music taste. In our Musical Notes column, find out what bands and artists are headed our way.

Gallery Walk is happening this weekend in Harrisburg, our magazine story reported. Art museums and galleries around the city will open their doors to visitors to showcase local and national artwork.

The Harrisburg Independent Press covered many major city events in the 1970s, our magazine story reported. It’s been 50 years since the paper’s founding, but former reporters keep coming back to their time in the city.

Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams moved to appoint three new Capital Region Water (CRW) board members, replacing three current directors, our online story reported. At a City Council meeting, CRW Board Chair Marc Kurowski clashed with the mayor over her decision to reappoint a majority of the board at once.

The Harrisburg Police Bureau swore in seven new officers on Wednesday, our online story reported. Speakers at the ceremony touched on the important, yet difficult role the new hires were stepping into.

The “Harvest Moon Womxn of Folk Festival,” will spotlight women-led bands and female artists on Sept. 10, our online story reported. Eight local and national musicians will perform at the Moon Dancer Winery in Wrightsville.

A mission team from Trinity UMC in Lickdale, Pa., traveled to Mayfield, Ky. to help build houses after a devastating tornado. Read about the group’s experience lending a hand, in our online story.

Narcisse Theatre began its season with classic tragic play, “Antigone,” a commentary on contemporary politics. The show runs through Saturday at Italian Lake Park in Harrisburg. Find out what to expect, here.

When runner Dennis Reardon collapsed during the Harrisburg Marathon Relay, runners and nurses jumped into action. In our magazine story, read about how the teamwork of strangers saved Reardon’s life.

Sara Bozich has a packed list of fun events happening in and around Harrisburg this weekend. Take a look, here.

 

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

September 8, 2022 | by 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: Wine with A Splash of Lyme tonight, Harrisburg Jazz Walk Friday, Oktoberfest at Dill’s Tavern Saturday; Gallery Walk on Sunday

Worth noting: BIG changes are coming in this space! Check out my private Facebook community, Cheers Harrisburg to get the first peeks.

Things on my agenda this weekend: Friends of TheBurg Bash tonight, Bug-O-Rama at Hershey Gardens on Sunday

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  1. Start planning your Harrisburg Restaurant Week visits
  2. Save the dates for September in SoMa Harrisburg
  3. Check out what’s next in HU’s Summer Concert Series
  4. Make travel plans (with a discount + perks)
  5. Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

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What are you doing this weekend around Harrisburg? Let us know on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

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July 2, 2026 | by Sara Bozich

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June 29, 2026 | by Lawrance Binda

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June 29, 2026 | by Lawrance Binda