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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

January 30, 2026 | by TheBurg Staff

A city worker removes snow from N. 3rd Street in Harrisburg.

Hope you’re all staying warm in our cold, snow-capped city this week. If you make it out and about, be sure to pick up TheBurg’s new February issue, which honors Black History Month, at one of our distribution stands. What’s more, catch up on all our latest news coverage below:

Dauphin County announced Tuesday that it is drafting a 10-year comprehensive plan that will guide land use planning, asking for resident input. Learn more here.

Dauphin County is entering a 20-year intergovernmental cooperation agreement with several neighboring counties for a new Multi-County Regional Youth Detention Center agency, our online story reports.

Harrisburg is looking for a new principal for John Harris, its main high school. Our online story reports that the district is searching for a candidate who can commit to being in the post for at least three years.

Harrisburg gave residents until Tuesday morning to remove cars from parking garages offered for free during Sunday’s snowstorm, our online story reported. What’s more, Park Harrisburg and SP Plus held off ticketing cars on the street until Thursday.

Harrisburg School District received praise from an independent auditor Tuesday at a board meeting who reviewed its financials from 2024-2025. He said the district had a “good start” for its first year back in board control, our online story reports.

HBGVIBE is a new app that uses AI to create itineraries and make recommendations locally for people looking for things to do around the city. Read more in our online story.

Historic Harrisburg announced its top five preservation priorities for 2026, putting the Broad Street Market at the top of its list. Check out the other historical structures identified in our online story.

Matthew Robinson, a late, beloved member of St. Patrick’s Cathedral who passed away suddenly in September, will be honored at a memorial concert next month at the downtown church. Read more about the event in our online story.

Mechanicsburg’s Tower Hill neighborhood boasts a new short-term stay destination, thanks to a local couple. Find the full story here.

Our editor honors late community member Lenwood Sloan in his February issue publisher’s note, as seen in our February magazine.

Our Adventure Together columnist recommends starting the year off right with positivity jars. Read more in our January magazine story.

Our arts blogger recommends upcoming arts events in the area. Read more here.

Penn State professor emeritus John Dattilo provided tips on how to combat loneliness, as seen in our January issue.

Sara Bozich has compiled the best events of the weekend in her Weekend Roundup, including a Plant Palooza at Ashcombe Farm & Greenhouses and Sunday Night Trivia at McGrath’s Pub. Check out the full list.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

January 29, 2026 | by Sara Bozich

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

What you’ll find below:

For something new: Snitz Creek Brewery 12 Year Anniversary Event on Saturday; Winter Self-Care Weekend at Gruver Farms

Worth noting: Hummelstown Winter Fling Friday & Saturday; Champagne Fest York and Pennsylvania Auto Show all weekend

Things on my agenda this weekend: winter baseball camp; dinner party (making beef bourguignon!)

Thursday

Champagne Fest York | $ | York
Pennsylvania Auto Show at Farm Show Complex | $ | Harrisburg
Stranger Things Trivia Night at Gruver Farms | Free | New Cumberland
Tom Hamilton wsg Gordon Sterling at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
DJ Brownie (of The Disco Biscuits) Live at the Abbey Bar | $ | Harrisburg
Planet Fitness Community Blood Drive | Free | Etters
Plant Palooza at Ashcome Farm & Greenhouses | Free | Mechanicsburg
Social Hours at The Willows at Ashcome | Free | Mechanicsburg

Friday

Hummelstown Winter Fling | Free | Hummelstown
TGIF: Cycle Express Theme Ride- Backstreet Boys vs NSYNC* at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Dance Fitness: Dance After Dark 🅴 + Happy Hour at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Plant Palooza at Ashcome Farm & Greenhouses | Free | Mechanicsburg
Social Hours at The Willows at Ashcome | Free | Mechanicsburg
Pennsylvania Auto Show at Farm Show Complex | $ | Harrisburg
York Antiques Show & Sale at York Expo Center | $ | York
Racing Xtravaganza 2026 presented by McGrew Equipment at York Expo Center | $ | York
Champagne Fest York | $ | York
TMI Improv Comedy Show at Gamut Theatre | $ | Harrisburg
Claude Stuart and Damien Robinson at Harrisburg Comedy Zone | $ | New Cumberland
Colebrook Road at the West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
LIVE BANDS AT FIRESIDE | Brendan Johnson at Roundtop Mountain Resort | Free | Lewisberry
Open Mic Night at Gruver Farms | Free | New Cumberland
Down To Earth Band @ Champions Sports Bar and Grill | Free | Highspire
Shine Delphi at Mad Moose Tavern | Free | Harrisburg
Badfish wsg Beach Fly & Elephants Dancing at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
Light The Lamp at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2 | Harrisburg

Saturday

Saturday Morning Yoga at Boneshire Brew Works | $ | Harrisburg
Winter Self-Care Weekend at Gruver Farms | Free | New Cumberland
Texas Roadhouse Community Blood Drive | Free | Camp Hill
Saturday Schedule: H2L Studio – Be a Weekend Workout Warrior | $ | Mechanicsburg
Plant Palooza at Ashcome Farm & Greenhouses | Free | Mechanicsburg
York Antiques Show & Sale at York Expo Center | $ | York
Racing Xtravaganza 2026 presented by McGrew Equipment at York Expo Center | $ | York
The Lion Foundation Winter Celebration at Hilton Harrisburg | $ | Harrisburg
Champagne Fest York | $ | York
Ales on the Rails – A Taste of Winter | $ | New Freedom
Snitz Creek Brewery 12 Year Anniversary Event | Free | Lebanon
Hummelstown Winter Fling | Free | Hummelstown
Cultural Festival- Ramadan Bazaar at Scottish Rite | Free | Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Auto Show at Farm Show Complex | $ | Harrisburg
Claude Stuart and Damien Robinson at Harrisburg Comedy Zone | $ | New Cumberland
Susquehanna Folk presents Crys Matthews at Unitarian Church of Harrisburg | $ | Harrisburg
Captain Mike & The Shipwrecked – A Premier Jimmy Buffett Tribute at the West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
Next Stop Comedy at The Winery at Hunters Valley | $ | Liverpool
HSO & HYP Happy Hour at The Forum | $ | Harrisburg
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra presents Capital Blue Cross POPS – Bravo Broadway! at The Forum | $ | Harrisburg
Grateful Allman Band Experience Live at the Abbey Bar | $ | Harrisburg
Dead Again (Type O Negative Tribute) at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
West Art Welcomes The Corsage, Super Vehicle, and Weird Mirror! | $ | Lancaster
Dr. Nyce at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
Best Friends Girl at Mickey’s Black Box | $ | Lititz
The Sixties Show at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster
Popcorn Hat Players presents The Snow Queen at Gamut Theatre | $ | Harrisburg
Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2 | Harrisburg
Brewery Tours: York City Walking Tour | $ | York
Brewery Tours: Cruise York County | $ | York
Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walking Tour | $ | Lancaster
Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walk-a-Bout! | $ | Lancaster

Sunday

Sunday Tea at The Willows at Ashcombe | $ | Mechanicsburg
Kundalini Yoga with Keane Living at Consciousness Coffee | $ | Lemoyne
Sundays at Stumpy’s! | $ | Hershey
Sunday Night Trivia at McGrath’s Pub | Free | Harrisburg
Plant Palooza at Ashcome Farm & Greenhouses | Free | Mechanicsburg
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra presents Capital Blue Cross POPS – Bravo Broadway! at The Forum | $ | Harrisburg
Amy Bloor-A-Thon Fundraising Classes at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Sound Healing Meditation at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Winter Self-Care Weekend at Gruver Farms | Free | New Cumberland
Pennsylvania Auto Show at Farm Show Complex | $ | Harrisburg
Champagne Fest York | $ | York
West Art Presents Jac Conner w/ Barkley Cove & Tess Becket| $ | Lancaster
Mike Albert’s Elvis Gospel Show featuring The Stamps Quartet at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster
Wheel’s on Fire (a musical tribute to The Band) Live at the West Shore Theatre| $ | New Cumberland

Extras

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

January 23, 2026 | by TheBurg Staff

A Harrisburg High School wrestling team member and assistant coach pass off carpet being removed from Beahive Affordable Housing Outreach’s new property, as they volunteer on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Ready for the projected snow? As you stay cozy in the storm, catch up on what happened in Harrisburg this week. We’ve listed all our work below for you, from a story on where to find free garage parking during the big snow to the hearing this week in the ongoing lawsuit between Harrisburg mayor and City Council.

ACS Movement is a Camp Hill-based fitness studio that offers Gyrotonics in the Harrisburg area, our January magazine story reports.

Dauphin County Judge Jeffrey Engle, after an all-day evidentiary hearing Wednesday, will make a decision in the coming weeks on whether or not City Council was within its rights to defund salaries for several top city officials. Find our coverage of the hearing here.

Élevé Event Studio will open in the coming months in Midtown Harrisburg where Cafe 1500 once was, according to our online story.

Fit Abilities helps those with special needs focus on fitness, as seen in our January magazine story.

Harrisburg announced that there will be free garage parking available ahead of the forecasted snowstorm. Find the details here.

Harrisburg announced earlier this week that a demolition crew plans to raze a portion of a wall at the Broad Street Market’s brick building. Read more here.

Harrisburg University, in collaboration with Members 1st Federal Credit Union and PA’s auditor general, is running a financial literacy competition for high school students. It offers a $2,500 grand prize, according to our online story.

Logos Academy will host a school fair at Strawberry Square next month, giving parents and students a chance to explore schooling options around Harrisburg, our online story reported.

MLK365’s annual Day of Service brought out hundreds of volunteers, including Harrisburg High School’s girls’ and boys’ wrestling team members, to help with various projects across the city. Click here for more.

Our food columnist has the perfect sausage soup recipe for a cold January evening, as seen in our January issue.

Sara Bozich has consolidated the best events happening around town this snowstorm-fated weekend, including morning yoga at Boneshire Brew Works and an “Over 30 Dance Party” at Capital City Music Hall. For a full list, click here.

Urban Land Institute issued a new report on downtown Harrisburg this week that urged city stakeholders to de-emphasize office space and focus more on residences, small businesses and public spaces, according to our online story.

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