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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

June 16, 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: Check out Cristiano Winery and Pour Man’s Brewing in SoMa Harrisburg this week! Friday is 3rd in the Burg. Sunday is Father’s Day and Juneteenth.

(Still) Worth noting: Check out my private Facebook community, Cheers Harrisburg. You can join the convo here.

Things on my agenda this weekend: Local book club gathering, SoMa Harrisburg, 3rd in the Burg, then Paulus Farm Camp for Bo!

Don’t forget to support your local brewery! Click here to find one near you.

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  4. Make travel plans (with a discount + perks)
  5. Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

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District officials ceremoniously broke ground on a project to improve Harrisburg High School-John Harris campus’s Severance Field.

The month of June brings lots of outdoor events and happenings in the Harrisburg area. Read about a few upcoming festivities and catch up on other local news from the week, below.

TheBurg Podcast for June is focused on revitalization. Tune in to hear from several organizations on how they are beautifying and impacting Harrisburg and the state.

Boho Hoarder opened in Paxtonia with a collection of vintage and thrifted items for sale, our online story reported. Owner Rebecca Babish shares her love for second-hand shopping and offers clothing, home décor and accessories, among other items.

Free Shakespeare in the Park returned for its 29th year, presenting “The Winter’s Tale,” our online story reported. Gamut Theatre and Narcisse Theatre Co. have partnered to bring the annual event to Reservoir Park.

The Harrisburg School District ceremoniously broke ground on a project to replace the turf football field and the track at the Harrisburg High School-John Harris campus’s Severance Field. The project will include the addition of lights to the area, which will allow for use of the field after sunset, our online story reported.

The Harrisburg School District proposed its 2022-23 budget, which includes a 3.36% property tax hike, our reporting found. The $224.2 million budget includes the use of millions of dollars in federal COVID relief funds.

The Historic Harrisburg Association is devoting the entire month of June to commemorating the 50th anniversary of Hurricane Agnes and the historic flood that devastated the city in 1972. To find out more about the history, and to hear from those who were impacted, read our magazine story.

The Jackson Lick pool is set to open in Harrisburg this weekend, our online story reported. The city will also offer several summer programs for youth.

Juneteenth is coming up and Young Professionals of Color-Greater Harrisburg is ready to celebrate. The organization has several events planned for the week ahead, including its Juneteenth Jubilee. Find out what’s happening, in our magazine story.

A March Against Social Injustice and Gun Violence took place recently at the state Capitol with the goal of bringing awareness to the issue, our online story reported. All You Can Inc. and Be a Man Inc. hosted the march, followed by a panel discussion.

“Memoria” is playing this month at Midtown Cinema. In her column, read why our movie reviewer was disappointed by the “excruciatingly slow-paced” film.

Philadelphia has one of the largest collections of outdoor murals in the country, our magazine story reported. Mural Arts Philadelphia is the organization behind the art—with a tally of over 4,000 projects.

Sara Bozich has plenty of summer events for your weekend. From concerts to craft shows, she’s got it all, right here.

The “Secret Gardens of Historic Harrisburg” Garden Tour will return this weekend, our online story reported. The self-guided tour will take place on June 12, and lead tour-goers to 20 gardens and outdoor spaces in the historic Midtown and Shipoke neighborhoods.

Spotted lanternflies are headed back to Harrisburg, our online story reported. The city is offering free traps and advice on how to eliminate the invasive species.

Summer concerts are headed to Harrisburg for what could be the “best” lineup yet, according to Harrisburg University Presents. Check out what bands will play in the Harrisburg area in the coming months, here.

A Youth Commission will be reinstated in Harrisburg, as the city is currently accepting applications for board members, our online story reported. Selected residents, ages 14 to 18, will advise the city on issues concerning the youth.

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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: 2nd Thursday in downtown New Cumberland is loaded with events and features; Shakespeare in the Park (2 more weekends left!); Historic Harrisburg Association’s Secret Gardens & Neighborhoods Tour on Sunday.

(Still) Worth noting: Check out my private Facebook community, Cheers Harrisburg. You can join the convo here.

Things on my agenda this weekend: Heading to Pittsburgh!

Don’t forget to support your local brewery! Click here to find one near you.

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  1. HHA’s ‘Secret Gardens & Neighborhoods’ tour
  2. Mark your calendar (and be sure you’re subscribed to my email) for HU’s Summer Concert Series
  3. Subscribe & save with Broadway Series at Hershey Theatre
  4. Make travel plans (with a discount + perks)
  5. Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

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Harrisburg residents shared opinions on a State Street project at a public meeting on Thursday night.

Our June issue of the magazine came out this week with a focus on all things summer! Grab a copy at one of our many distribution locations and remember to catch up on our daily news coverage, below.

Anita Harris, a former Harrisburg journalist, shares stories from the city in the 1970s in her new book, “The View From Third Street: Ani and the Harrisburg Independent Press.” The book includes reporting on Hurricane Agnes and the Vietnam War, among other historical events, our online story reported.

The Capital Area Greenbelt has lots of stops and sights to offer, our magazine story reported. There are cultural landmarks, restaurants and coffee shops, historical landmarks and, of course, beautiful nature scenes.

Gamut Theatre’s free Shakespeare in the Park is back with shows in Harrisburg’s Reservoir Park, our magazine story reported. “The Winter’s Tale” runs from June 3 to 18.

Harrisburg presented a new proposal for a State Street project at a public meeting on Thursday, our online story reported. At the meeting, residents viewed the draft plans and voiced their opinions with city officials and engineers.

Highmark Wholecare, Harrisburg Housing Authority and Latino Connection kicked off their Healthy Steps Walking Program with the goal of encouraging people to create healthy habits this summer, our online story reported. The program emphasizes walking, healthy eating and addressing health concerns quickly.

Impact Harrisburg has assisted the city with street repaving, sewer upgrades and grants for businesses during the pandemic, among other initiatives. However, the organization is now at a crossroads. They must either find more funding or suspend services. Read more in our magazine story.

June events are in full swing this month. Find plenty of fun summer activities in our Community Corner and our Happenings sections.

June is our editor’s favorite month for all the warm outdoor activities that it brings. Luckily, this month’s issue of the magazine has numerous stories about ways to spend the summer month, he says in his editor’s note.

The Paxton firehouse in Shipoke may be repurposed as a facility for Harrisburg’s unhoused, our online story reported. Dauphin County and the city are weighing the vacant building as an option for a day center.

Sankofa African American Theatre Company’s “Crowns” spotlights the stories of Black women, our magazine story reported. The show runs through June 26 at Open Stage in Harrisburg.

Sara Bozich has the perfect list of activities for a warm weekend in the Harrisburg area. Find it, here.

Tri-County Housing Development Corporation announced that it will move its office to N. Front Street in Harrisburg, our reporting found. It will also partner with the Pennsylvania Housing Financing Agency (PHFA) to provide homeownership courses to clients.

WB Music Therapy in Harrisburg helps meet clients’ needs through one-on-one sessions, catered to their musical preferences. In our magazine story, read more about the organization and how it impacts patients.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

June 2, 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: Lots of theatre performances and tasting-type events. Build your own weekend!

(Still) Worth noting: Check out my private Facebook community, Cheers Harrisburg. You can join the convo here.

Things on my agenda this weekend: Neighborhood yard sale, market visit, maybe a date night?

Don’t forget to support your local brewery! Click here to find one near you.

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  1. Save the date for ‘Secret Gardens & Neighborhoods’ tour
  2. Mark your calendar (and be sure you’re subscribed to my email) for HU’s Summer Concert Series
  3. Subscribe & save with Broadway Series at Hershey Theatre
  4. Make travel plans (with a discount + perks)
  5. 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

May 27, 2022 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Harrisburg Police Commissioner Thomas Carter and Mayor Wanda Williams swore in five new officers on Thursday.

Happy Memorial Day, Harrisburg. Whether you’re headed to Artsfest or plan to grill with friends, make sure you first get up to speed on this past week’s local news.

Another Round Lemoyne resells professional-grade restaurant wares at a fraction of their original prices, our magazine story reported. Owner Jon Bellem purchased the items from the pandemic wave of closed cafes and restaurants.

Artsfest will return to Harrisburg’s Riverfront Park this weekend from May 28 to 30, our online story reported. The event will feature 150 art vendors, as well as food, music and entertainment.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region received its largest donation ever, our reporting found. Philanthropist Mackenzie Scott awarded the organization $1.1 million. In total, she donated $122.6 million to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, which then allocated a portion of the funds to 38 local agencies.

Dauphin County announced tourism grants for dozens of local programs, projects and organizations, our online story reported. The county will award over $2.3 million in grants to 77 recipients.

Dauphin County Library System opened a new downtown Harrisburg Print Shop, our online story reported. The facility will allow the library to print its own materials, as well as provide affordable services to local nonprofits.

Harrisburg plans to begin a Group Violence Intervention program to prevent gun violence in the city, our online story reported. According to officials, it will only be successful if the community is committed to helping out.

The Harrisburg Police Bureau swore in five new officers on Thursday, our reporting found. They also presented officers with awards of bravery and recognized retirees.

Jeannetta Politis was appointed executive director of the Joshua Group in Harrisburg, filling the shoes of founder Kirk Hallet, who retired. In our magazine story, read more about the organization’s mission to support at-risk youth.

Obesity is a national pandemic that has been exasperated by the COVID-19 pandemic, says George Fernandez, founder of Latino Connection. Latino populations are especially at risk. For tips on how to combat obesity, read our online story.

One13 Social is an upscale, casual restaurant specializing in dishes created with locally sourced ingredients, our magazine story reported. The restaurant is relatively new to Carlisle, but already has dedicated customers.

Once Upon a Pesto, an online blog, showcases unique pesto recipes from around the world. In our magazine story, read about Dauphin County resident Jessica Paholsky’s vision behind the blog and find a few recipes to try.

PennDOT announced that it expects to move forward with a plan to rehabilitate the Market Street Bridge, our online story reported. The project would include adding a new utility bridge.

PennDOT’s proposal for the Market Street Bridge has our editor wondering how one agency could have so many bad ideas. In an editorial, read why he’s opposed to the proposal to add a utility bridge next to the historic structure.

Poets in Harrisburg have found healing and meaning through writing, our magazine story reported. Read about several local poets who not only write to help themselves, but to impact others.

Sankofa African American Theatre Company will premiere “Crowns” this weekend at Open Stage in Harrisburg. In our magazine story, read about the show, which centers the experiences of Black women finding their place in the world.

Sara Bozich has lots of ideas for how to spend your weekend, including Artsfest, Harrisburg Senators games and Memorial Day festivities.

“Saving Our Streets” will honor the families of gun violence victims, as well as educate the youth, on May 28, our online story reported. The event will be held at Italian Lake Park in Harrisburg and feature vendors, community resources and kids’ activities.

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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: If you haven’t been to Artsfest in a while, it’s this weekend in Riverfront Park.

(Still) Worth noting: Check out my private Facebook community, Cheers Harrisburg. You can join the convo here.

Things on my agenda this weekend: A couple birthday parties, maybe an ArtsFest visit, backyard hangs.

Don’t forget to support your local brewery! Click here to find one near you.

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  3. Make travel plans (with a discount + perks)
  4. Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

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Historic Grace UMC Church in Harrisburg

Unseasonal heat may have you searching out some low-key activities this weekend. Our idea: spend some time reading TheBurg stories you may have missed last week, which we conveniently list and link below.

2nd Street construction continues apace, as the city announced that traffic signals would flash yellow from Forster to Division streets. This was just the latest step in the gradual transition of the road to two-way traffic.

Arts writer Bob takes a gander at the busy week and month in and around Harrisburg. Check out recent artsy developments in his latest blog.

French cooking isn’t typically on the menu for our food writer, Rosemary. But, in this month’s column, she trades in her usual focus on Italian cuisine for a trip to Provence.

Grace UMC marks 200-plus years as a congregation with a service and a celebration. According to our online story, they’re also observing a revival after their church almost closed.

HAAPI stands for Harrisburg Asian American Pacific Islander group, which held a heritage celebration this weekend. Our magazine story details how the group formed and its mission to promote tolerance.

Harrisburg Jewish Film Festival returns to live screenings, as well as virtual options, according to our magazine story. The festival starts this weekend and runs through June 1.

HU Presents added another major outdoor show to its Summer Concert Series. Soul rockers Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats are slated to play Riverfront Park in late September.

Philanthropy may not be on the mind of young people, but it should be, according to The Foundation for Enhancing Communities. To help motivate giving, TFEC announced a contest to foster interest in regional philanthropy.

Primary election day set the stage for the general election in PA this November. Check out our online story to see who came out ahead as party nominees in and around Harrisburg.

Sara Bozich has moved outdoors, with all the warm-weather events and festivals popping up around town. In her weekly column, she lets you know what’s on her to-do list.

Wanda Williams has been mayor of Harrisburg since January, the first change of administration in eight years. Our magazine profile offers an in-depth look at the long-time public servant even though, as she tells our reporter, “I think everyone knows about Wanda already.”

Whitaker Center this week announced an addition to its science and arts offerings, the PNC Innovation Zone. This new video and e-gaming center will help stimulate interest in STEAM and high-tech fields, according to officials.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

May 19, 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: The SoMa Block Party Series is back, and it starts TONIGHT. If you do one thing this weekend, make it this.

(Still) Worth noting: Check out my private Facebook community, Cheers Harrisburg. You can join the convo here.

Things on my agenda this weekend: SoMa Block Party tonight, 3rd in the Burg in SoMa Friday, put in my garden in insane heat, Rent on Sunday!

Don’t forget to support your local brewery! Click here to find one near you.

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  1. Everything you need to know about the SoMa Block Party Series
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  3. Make travel plans (with a discount + perks)
  4. Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

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Mayor Wanda Williams and City Council President Danielle Bowers unveiled the new street name for a section of Walnut Street.

Another week of news in Harrisburg has come and gone, and, as always, we’ve been here to cover it all. Wondering what happened at City Council on Tuesday, why Walnut Street has a new name, or what films will play at this year’s Moviate Film Festival? Find all the answers, below.

An Allison Hill development project received approval on Tuesday by Harrisburg City Council, our reporting found. Radon Construction will transform the long-abandoned building at 100 N. 13th St. into apartment units.

TheBurg Podcast celebrates culture in this month’s episode. From soccer culture to AAPI culture to the culture of family-owned restaurants, the May edition’s guests cover it all.

The Central PA Unity Cup, planned for May 12 to 21, will bring together culturally diverse teams for a soccer tournament, our online story reported. Nine teams representing countries from around the globe will compete.

Dauphin County announced its summer event series on Wednesday, our online story reported. The parks and recreation department plans to hold the annual Jazz & Wine Festival, the Sunset Music and Movies series and Proudly PA!, among other events.

Eagle F.C., based in Mechanicsburg, is a U.S. semi-professional team formed under the United Soccer League’s new women’s league, launching this month. In our magazine story, hear from players about how the new team fills a gap between college and professional soccer.

Harrisburg designers work behind the scenes to make many local students stand out in their gowns and tuxes for prom night, our magazine story reported. Chances are, if you’ve seen the pictures of bright, flashy, extravagant prom attire, you were looking at the handiwork of one of these local fashion gurus.

Harrisburg Food Tours takes guests through the Broad Street Market and to Midtown restaurants for sweet and savory samples, our magazine story reported. Founder Nada Walton guides guests, adding stories of culture and history along the way.

Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams proposed using the city’s $47 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money to support low-income residents, upgrade pools and parks and cover public safety needs. In our online story, see what specific projects she wants to fund, including an affordable housing program and water park construction.

Harrisburg officials unveiled the designation of part of Walnut Street as T. Morris Chester Way, named after a prominent figure in Harrisburg history, our online story reported. Thomas Morris Chester, a Harrisburg native, was the first Black war correspondent in the nation during the 1860s.

Harrisburg University announced that it would develop a marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), our online story reported. People can purchase NFTs of moments in HU history, and the money will help fund HU’s student scholarship program.

Home prices in Harrisburg increased in April, while sales dipped, our online story reported. In the three-county region, the median price of an existing home rose to $250,500, a jump from $225,000 in April 2021, as sales fell to 628 houses versus 704 the prior April.

Moviate Film Festival returns to Midtown Cinema in Harrisburg this weekend, our online story reported. The festival will feature underground, avant-garde films.

OD’s Fish House cooks up family-style plates for customers to eat in or take home. Owner Otis Harrison sells 14 kinds of fish, from catfish to whiting filets to porgies, tilapia and trout. Read more about the Harrisburg business, here.

PA Greek Fest returns this weekend for its 50th anniversary, our online story reported. The festival will be held at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Camp Hill and feature traditional Greek dishes.

Sara Bozich has a list of Harrisburg-area events to brighten up another rainy weekend. Find them, here.

A State Street redesign will be the topic of several upcoming public meetings in Harrisburg, our online story reported. Residents will have the chance to comment on the project, which was sent back to the drawing board after residents expressed concern with the construction last month.

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