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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Local photographer Kim Love has an exhibit in Harrisburg’s City Government Center.

Our December issue of the magazine is out! Throw on a coat and pick up a copy at a location near you or read it online. If you’re ready for all the holiday feels, you’re going to want to read these stories. But first, make sure you’re in the know on this week’s news, listed below.

Capital Region Water approved new 2022 rates for Harrisburg customers, our online story reported. The budget includes a 3% increase for drinking water and a 4% hike for wastewater service.

Crossroads Christian Ministry found a new church location after the congregation was forced out of its former building a few years ago. In our magazine feature, read the church’s story of sticking together through transition and finding a new home.

Dauphin County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is hoping to raise money this holiday season to support its advocacy efforts, our online story reported. The organization works to support youth in the foster system.

December brings lots of events with it, and we have them all in our monthly Happenings listing. Take a look, here.

The federal building in Harrisburg saw a final offer of $10 million on Thursday, after the online auction closed, our reporting found. The 246,000-square-foot building is located at 228 Walnut St.

The Harrisburg School District offered free flu shots to staff, students, families and the community this week, our online story reported. The clinic was held in partnership with UPMC.

Holiday events take the spotlight in our December Community Corner. If you’re looking for something festive to do, look no further.

As Mayor Eric Papenfuse approaches the end of his two terms in office, our editor reflects on his most significant accomplishments and shortcomings.

Mountain biking has become popular in the Harrisburg area, our magazine story reported. The Susquehanna Area Mountain Biking Association (SAMBA) provides local support to bikers through information and education.

New Year’s Eve celebrations are returning to Harrisburg this year after being held virtually last year due to the pandemic, our reporting found. The festivities will be held at FNB Field on City Island and will include fireworks, food trucks, live music and the traditional strawberry drop.

Open Stage is bringing back its traditional “A Christmas Carol” show that takes the stage each December. It’s a classic and perfect for the whole family to enjoy. Need more convincing? Here are the top five reasons why you should get tickets.

Our editor isn’t the biggest fan of winter, but is looking on the bright side of things this holiday season. Read his December Editor’s Note, here.

Pennsylvania awarded Harrisburg two grants to improve public safety and recreation in the city, our online story reported. One $500,000 grant will go towards the city’s community policing division and $150,000 will help with Reservoir Park improvements.

Photographer Kim Love’s exhibit “The Forgotten City” is on display at Harrisburg’s City Government Center, our online story reported. Through her art, Love seeks to give a voice to the overlooked in the city.

Sara Bozich has a list of weekend events perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit. There are light shows, holiday craft classes and seasonal shows, among other fun things.

Suicide is the nation’s 10th leading cause of death, our magazine story reported. Capital BlueCross has some tips for how to spot the warning signs and support someone who is contemplating it.

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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.

Need something NEW to do? I’m partial to the Charlie Brown Christmas Jazz Show at The Englewood on Friday, HBG Flea Holiday Market on Saturday, and Scrooged at Midtown Cinema for Sunday.

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

Things on my agenda this weekend: Historic Harrisburg’s Elegant Progressions Dinner, making beef stock, house-hunting.

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

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  1. My #shoplocal Holiday Gift Guides are here, here, and here
  2. Update your bar cart for the holidays

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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.

Need something NEW to do?

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

Things on my agenda this weekend: Wine & Wish List night at Meeka Fine Jewelry (then dinner at The Watershed), 3rd in the Burg in SoMa, the recouping from multiple days of socialization.

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

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  2. My #shoplocal Holiday Gift Guides are here, here, and here
  3. Grab tickets to HHA’s Elegant Progressions Dinner (save big time if you’re under 40!)
  4. Update your bar cart for the holidays

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Harrisburg will hold its annual Holiday Parade this weekend. Pictured: a past parade

We’ve made it to the weekend, once again, with Thanksgiving in sight. Before you head to the store to gather ingredients for the holiday meal, catch up on this week’s local news coverage.

The Appalachian Audubon Society is trying to get the word out about bird and wildlife conservation in the Harrisburg area. For 50 years, members have created space for bird watching, conservation and education, our magazine story reported.

Blogger Bob gives thanks to our local arts community, in the spirit of the season. In his blog, he offers an update on arty happenings in and around town.

A bond deal in Harrisburg is expected to close next week, our reporting found. The deal will allow Harrisburg to retire a large chunk of its once-massive debt.

Clay Shaw of York has photographed many of the world’s elite runners, our magazine story reported. Find out about his life as a sports photographer, which has included covering the Boston Marathon, as well as pro football, basketball, hockey and other sporting events.

Harrisburg’s Holiday Parade is this weekend, and the city is ready with balloons, characters, marching bands and dancers set to take to the streets. After the parade, families can visit Santa and enjoy free cookies and hot chocolate, our online story reported.

Some Harrisburg residents have taken it upon themselves to care for their neighborhood. In our magazine article, read about a few unsung heroes who work behind the scenes to beautify the community.

Mashed potatoes are a Thanksgiving meal staple. Rosemary has a simple, yet delicious recipe that can be prepared in advance for a stress-free holiday.

Midtown Cinema is celebrating its 20th anniversary as Harrisburg’s indie movie theater, our online story reported. The festivities will include film screenings, a ribbon-cutting and a reception on Nov. 28.

Rachel O’Connor became the newly appointed curator for the esteemed Art Association of Harrisburg about five years ago, our magazine story reported. Since then, she carved out a name for herself with a portfolio of groundbreaking exhibits.

Rhoads Hallmark & Gift Shop is a popular stop in Hummelstown, with its small-town, welcoming feel, our magazine story reported. The shop specializes in “old school” products, as well as today’s in-demand goods.

Sara Bozich has highlighted many local events coming up during this pre-holiday weekend. Check them out, here.

Shop small and shop local this holiday season. We’ve made finding the perfect gift easy with our curated list of Harrisburg-area businesses, 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.

Need something NEW to do? Visit SoMa Harrisburg this weekend for tasting rooms, vintage shopping, a pop-up restaurant, and more.

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

Things on my agenda this weekend: Wine & Wish List night at Meeka Fine Jewelry (then dinner at The Watershed), 3rd in the Burg in SoMa, the recouping from multiple days of socialization.

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

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Top Weekend Recs

  1. Make your Thanksgiving food plans now
  2. Check out Grateful Goat Brewing & Provisions (REVIEW)
  3. Grab tickets to HHA’s Elegant Progressions Dinner (save big time if you’re under 40!)
  4. Update your bar cart for fall
  5. Buy new shoes
  6. Stream episodes of Poured in PA: The Series

COVID-19 Disclaimer: Masking and social distancing policies may vary per business, venue, and event. Please be considerate, follow the rules, and be nice. And tip extra!

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Co-owner of The Fix Café in downtown Harrisburg, Liz Albayero, is collecting Christmas gifts for children in need.

It’s that time of the month—TheBurg Podcast is out! Grab your earbuds and tune in as our host discusses some Harrisburg happenings. Before you hit play, catch up on the local news from this week.

First-grade students at Foose Elementary School cut the ribbon on a “Little Free Library” that they helped design and create, our online story reported. According to teachers, the library offers a way for community members to access books, filling a gap.

The Fix Café is hosting a Christmas toy drive for low-income families in Harrisburg, our online story reported. Co-owner Liz Albayero sees this as an opportunity to give back to the community that supported her during the pandemic.

Gamut Theatre’s rendition of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass” is a dive into the twisted time and space of Victorian England that holds true to the original books, says our theater reviewer. The family-friendly show runs through November.

Harrisburg-area physician Dr. Rodrigue Mortel knows the impact that education had on his own life. That is why he started the Mortel Foundation to raise money to build schools for the children of Haiti, his native country, our magazine story reported.

Home sales dipped in October, but prices increased, our online story reported. Find out the specifics for Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry counties, here.

KOTA The Friend, a hip hop artist from New York City, opened a streetwear store in Midtown Harrisburg, our reporting found. He also will headline a concert at H*MAC this weekend.

Local businesses are looking for ways to work around supply shortages this holiday shopping season. In our magazine story, hear from Elementary Coffee Co., Cocoa Creek Chocolates and others on how they’re making it work.

The Manor on Front cut the ribbon on a second bed and breakfast in Harrisburg this week, our reporting found. The owners renovated and restored the building, a historic property that was formerly owned by Harrisburg clothier Mary Sachs.

Mountain biking in central Pennsylvania has become its own subculture. In our magazine story, read about the Susquehanna Area Mountain Bike Association and its mission to support bikers.

PennDOT announced that it will rehabilitate the Market Street Bridge in Harrisburg, our reporting found. Officials are encouraging the public to share their thoughts on the project.

Sara Bozich wants to help you make this weekend a great one. In her Weekend Roundup, find ideas for events, restaurants and shows to enjoy.

The Singer’s Lounge has been a platform for budding local R&B artists in Harrisburg since 2016, our magazine story reported. Founder Airis Smallwood hopes her passion will grow an appreciation for indie soul singers.

On Veterans Day, we shared the story of 96-year-old World War II veteran Glenn W. Bushey of Camp Hill. He reflects on his long life and recounts his time in the service. Read about it, here.

Volunteers helped clean up the site of a future tiny home village for homeless veterans on Veterans Day, our online story reported. The organization behind the project, Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania, will build the village and a community center on S. Front Street.

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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.

Need something NEW to do? Visit newly opened Grateful Goat Brewing – my review here.

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

Things on my agenda this weekend: Wing night with Jimtern! Not sure what else! Making soup, running errands, doing fun stuff with the kiddo.

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

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Top Weekend Recs

  1. Check out Grateful Goat Brewing & Provisions (REVIEW)
  2. Grab tickets to HHA’s Elegant Progressions Dinner (save bigime if you’re under 40!)
  3. Update your bar cart for fall
  4. Buy new shoes
  5. Stream episodes of Poured in PA: The Series

COVID-19 Disclaimer: Masking and social distancing policies may vary per business, venue, and event. Please be considerate, follow the rules, and be nice. And tip extra!

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Saturday

Sunday


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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Wanda Williams celebrated on Tuesday night, having won the mayoral race in Harrisburg.

It was local election week here in Harrisburg and, if you’re like us, you’re glad it’s behind us. If you missed any of our news coverage from this week amidst the political drama, we have it all right here.

Bob’s Art Blog has the details on the Paxtang Art Association’s Firehouse special—an annual three-day sale of paintings. And if you’re up for a road trip, Bob recommends checking out an exhibit by the Foothills Artists in Fairfield Valley.

Church World Service announced that it will open an office in Harrisburg, our reporting found. The organization will assist incoming Afghan refugees with basic needs support, cultural orientation and health access assistance, among other things.

Community Corner this month is packed full of events to enjoy this month. From exhibits to festivals and parades, add a few from our list to your November calendar.

Dauphin County Library System lifted its computer restrictions that it had put in place during the pandemic, our online story reported. All public-access desktops and laptops are back in use.

Our editor reflects on the conclusion of “a painfully drawn-out mayor’s race.” How was it so easy for him to predict who would win the race? Find out here.

Election Day in Harrisburg was a little slow at the polls, as most municipal elections are. However, voters still came out to cast their votes for positions like Harrisburg mayor and city council members, our reporting found.

Gamut Theatre kicks off its fall show season with “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass.” According to our theater reviewer, it’s a family-friendly show that will have viewers of all ages entertained.

Harrisburg is set to receive $48 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds, but how the money will be used has yet to be formally discussed by the city. Our editor has an idea—updating the outdated, leaky sewer infrastructure.

Harrisburg University held a beam signing ceremony to celebrate another completed phase of their new, 11-story academic building. The building, still under construction, is expected to be completed by 2023, our online story reported.

Jamie Bey’s family and friends rallied to memorialize her after she was the innocent victim of a shooting in Harrisburg. A GoFundMe has been started to raise funds to support Bey’s four children, our online story reported.

Mid Penn Bank announced a new grant program focused on supporting women in the workplace, our online story reported. They will award money to nonprofit organizations that offer services to women.

Nate Baer is obsessed with sushi. He loves it so much that he’s teaching classes on how to make it. Read about the Mechanicsburg resident’s passion for Japanese culture, in our magazine story.

Pets and pet owners can celebrate. Butler’s Pet Feed & Supplies opened this week in Kline Plaza in Harrisburg, our online story reported. The owners believe this is the first pet supply store in the city.

Retro & Rad in New Cumberland will have you traveling back in time to the ’80s and ’90s, our magazine story reported. The shop specializes in vintage toys and collectibles, such as action figures, troll dolls and Nintendo games, among other items.

Sara Bozich has plenty of fun ideas lined up for your weekend. Take a look, here.

Wanda Williams was elected the new mayor of Harrisburg, after successfully beating write-in challenger Eric Papenfuse, the incumbent mayor. Read our online reporting to find out the results of other city and county races.

WITF opened a new “Family Learn and Play” space in the Hamilton Health Center in Allison Hill, our online story reported. Families in the WIC program will benefit from the new space, as children can spend time reading or playing while they wait for their parents.

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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.

Need something NEW to do? A(nother)new nightclub opens ~ Welcome Harrisburg Beach Club!

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

Things on my agenda this weekend: Visiting a couple of breweries (including Art of Tröegs tonight), plus Harrisburg Flea at Strawberry Square.

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

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Top Weekend Recs

  1. Check out Harrisburg Beach Club
  2. Shop the HBG FLEA at Strawberry Square
  3. Update your bar cart for fall
  4. Stream episodes of Poured in PA: The Series

COVID-19 Disclaimer: Masking and social distancing policies may vary per business, venue, and event. Please be considerate, follow the rules, and be nice. And tip extra!

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Officials broke ground on the Camp Curtin YMCA’s affordable housing project this week.

Our November issue of the magazine is out today! This issue is all about supporting small businesses in and around Harrisburg. Grab an issue and shop small for the holidays this year. Before you do, read this week’s news coverage, below.

The Barefoot Historian & Co. offers spooky tours around Carlisle to those who dare. In our magazine story, read about Courtney Cauthon’s journey to opening a ghost tour business.

Bob’s Art Blog has the scoop on what’s coming up at the Art Association of Harrisburg, including “Nothing Pretty,” a surreal exhibit. He also spotlights Doggie Delights, a gourmet dog treat stand in the Broad Street Market.

The Camp Curtin YMCA broke ground on an affordable housing development in Uptown Harrisburg, our online story reported. The project will include constructing four single-family homes for low-income residents.

Our editor encourages readers to shop small and local for the upcoming holiday season in his November Editor’s Note. Small businesses are the focus of this month’s issue of the magazine.

Market Fresh, a family-owned grocery store, opened this week on N. 6th Street in Uptown Harrisburg, our reporting found. The owners hope to provide fresh produce to a community that has been lacking it.

Meatballs are on the menu for Rosemary. Learn how to make her meatballs in brandy, here.

Messiah University has launched its “Thriving Together” program to unite local churches around the mission of racial justice. The initiative brings together diverse congregations to participate in anti-racism training and to study theologies of justice and reconciliation, our magazine story reported.

Habitat for Humanity hasn’t let the pandemic halt its work. In our magazine story, read about how the housing nonprofit pivoted to provide maintenance to homeowners in need.

The Harrisburg Beach Club plans to open next week, serving up drinks and a riverside view, our online story reported. They plan to utilize heaters and fire pits to keep customers warm during the winter months.

Harrisburg completed a few large-scale trash cleanups in Allison Hill and Uptown this week, our reporting found. City officials said that, with increased staff and resources in the public works department, they can better address illegal dumping issues.

Sara Bozich’s Weekend Roundup will have you ready to hit the town. See all the events that the Harrisburg area has to offer this weekend, here.

Shank’s Tavern has become a local staple in Marietta. Our magazine article tells the story behind the two-century-old restaurant.

Theatre Harrisburg is back with in-person performances for the season, after a long break due to the pandemic. It kicked off with “The SpongeBob Musical,” which runs through Nov. 7 at Whitaker Center, our online story reported.

Trees will be planted on several Harrisburg streets in an upcoming planting blitz by the city, our online story reported. City Forester Ellen Roane is looking for volunteers ready to get their hands dirty.

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