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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Newly hatched chicks strut their fluff at the PA Farm Show.

It was almost like the holidays never happened, as everyone settled back into their old routines this past week. Here at TheBurg, we had five full days of news reporting, and, boy, are we tired. In case a Farm Show food coma caused you to miss any of our coverage, we have it all recapped right here.

Art had a good year in Harrisburg in 2019. So says our fine arts writer in his look back at the past 12 months. Take a blast into the recent past with his year-in-review blog.

Capital Region Water soon will have a new home, as the water/sewer authority has bought an office building on Front Street in Uptown Harrisburg. Find out the details of their move and what that may mean for customers from our online story.

Harrisburg swore into office three returning City Council members, as well as the city treasurer. Afterwards, council held a reorganization meeting to elect a president, who indicated her priorities for the next two years. Our online news story has all the details.

Harrisburg police held their annual swearing in and promotion ceremony this past week at Whitaker Center. We got a first look at the newest recruits, in addition to the many veterans taking on more senior posts. Get glimpse at the pomp and the circumstance in our news story.

Midtown Cinema passed an important milestone on its way to a major improvement project. Our story tells what happened and offers an updated timeline for the construction.

No Shave November finally concluded last week, with Harrisburg police scraping off two months worth of fuzz. Find out why they hung up their razors for eight weeks from our online story. Hint: It was for a good cause.

PA Farm Show has many attractions, but we chose to write about chickens this week. The chick hatchery is always a highlight of the show, and this year was no exception. So, we paid it a visit for our online story.

Qualified Opportunity Zones were touted as a new way to drive investment into poorer communities, including those in Harrisburg. Our January feature story takes a hard look to see if anything has developed.

Queen’s BBQ & Southern Cuisine isn’t technically open for business yet, but they are welcoming people who want to sample their food. Find out the details of what the owners plan to do in our most-read story of the week.

Salvation Army last year moved into a brand-new and much larger facility near the Harrisburg city line. Our magazine feature explains why the move was made and takes a peek into the new building.

Sara Bozich is gearing up for the final days of the 2020 PA Farm Show. But she says there’s plenty to do this weekend around Harrisburg even if you never step foot into grand exposition space. Check out her weekly list of events and activities here.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

Happy Weekend!

Have you made it to the Farm Show yet? I’ll be spending much of my day at the Culinary Connection, one of my favorite parts of the show. Don’t forget, we have your tips on what to eat and drink while you’re there! In the market for a new doc? Or, looking for some cool new services (like IV Infusion Therapy, medical massage, acupuncture)? My wonderful doctor, The Burick Center for Health & Wellness, is hosting an Open House. Bring a friend and check it out! Otherwise, Andy is out of town almost the whole weekend, so we’ll be low-key. Probably market-bound at some point. Popcorn. That kind of thing.

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Bethesda Mission distributed these coffee cup sleeves this week.

What happens when a major holiday lands in the middle of a workweek? For us, it means a slower news cycle, for a second straight week. Nonetheless, we found plenty of news to report, with our coverage recapped below.

Bethesda Mission launched its #iheartHBG campaign this past week, distributing coffee cup sleeves to shops and cafes around central PA. Find out the meaning behind the initiative in our online story.

Harrisburg is always a vibrant news town, and 2019 was no exception. What were the most significant news stories for the year just past? TheBurg’s editor comes at you with his annual top-10 list.

The music scene continues to be diverse and vibrant around central PA as we head into a new year. Our music columnist tells you what she’s most looking forward to this month.

PA Farm Show kicks off this weekend, showing off the bounty of the commonwealth’s agricultural industry. There’s no snow this year, but plenty of animals, competitions, food, fun and a whimsical butter sculpture. We have the skinny.

Qualified Opportunity Zones were a key federal initiative meant to drive investment into poorer communities. Much of Harrisburg has been dubbed an opportunity zone, but has that made any difference? Our feature story has some answers.

Sankofa Film Festival brought great films, a few celebrities and several important issues to Harrisburg last week. We have a recap from central PA’s first African American film festival.

Sara Bozich has her recommendations for getting out and about during the first weekend of the year. If you’re not all partied out from the holidays, you’ll find plenty on her to-do list.

TheBurg published hundreds of stories in 2019, but what were the most popular? We give you the top-10 most-read online stories last year, as judged by your page views. Check it out!

TheBurg’s January issue hit the streets this past week, packed with a vibrant mix of city news, community features, columns and events, in addition to a special section devoted to health and fitness. Pick up the hard copy at more than 500 distribution locations or read it online here.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

Happy 2020!

I hope you all had a great time ringing in the New Year. And while that made yesterday a weird Sunday/Wednesday hybrid, hey, it’s almost the weekend again! The 104th Pennsylvania Farm Show kicks off this weekend, starting with the Food Court opening on Friday. I’ll be there tomorrow for the First Taste, so tune your channels to (well, any local media) my IG/FB for the highlights! I’m really looking forward to trying Bell & Evans new chicken meatball, which makes its Farm Show debut!

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Michael Kenneth Williams is appearing at the Sankofa Film Festival.

Christmastime is typically the slow season for news, and so it was around Harrisburg this week. We posted TheBurg Daily for four of the five days, skipping Christmas Day, and now have our coverage recapped below in case you missed anything during this busy week. Happy holidays, everyone!

Black Girl Health returns next month with a series of events that extends over six weeks. Workshops this time around will focus on mental health issues. Read more about this important program in our online story.

The Drunken Smithy lets you get out your frustrations while creating an object for your efforts. Our writer took a trip to Palmyra to get in touch with her inner blacksmith. Click here to find out how she did.

“Joy to the Burg” is an album of holiday music performed exclusively by central PA musicians and bands. You still can order this homegrown album and be all set for next year, with proceeds going to a good cause. Learn how from our feature story.

New Year’s Eve in Harrisburg will feature music, activities, fireworks and, of course, the strawberry drop at midnight. Find out all the details in our online story.

Olive Oil Grille is one of several eateries that opened recently on the West Shore. Discover what makes this restaurant unique in our December feature story.

Sankofa Film Festival is bringing several notable filmmakers to Harrisburg this weekend, along with their movies. Read the story behind the Harrisburg area’s first African American film festival.

Sara Bozich has your last-chance Christmas events, as well as many other things to do during this extremely long weekend. Make like Santa and check over her list twice, then go do something fun.

Story Makers can help turn your scribblings into prose with a yearlong program at Cupboard Maker Books in Enola. If you have a resolution to write better—maybe even write a book—this might be your ticket to success in 2020. Find the details here.

Wine is often a key component of New Year’s Eve dinner. Our wine columnist has his recommendations for a festive bottle to bring along to your celebration.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

Happy Holiday Weekend!

I hope you all had the merriest and happiest and are heading into an epically long weekend. We’re headed to another family gathering today then out of town for the weekend to visit my in-laws in the PA Wilds.

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Three partners of The Bridge discuss their development plans with our reporter.

Christmas is knocking and the year is winding down, which often means a last-minute rush of to-do items around Harrisburg.

That made this week especially hectic, as the city passed a 2020 budget, the school district made a big change and new players on the city’s redevelopment scene introduced themselves. As we do each week, we have all our local stories tied up in a nice package in case you missed any of our coverage.

Christmas for Italian-American families traditionally has included a meal called “The Feast of the Seven Fishes.” Our food writer Rosemary offers a twist on that tradition in her monthly column and recipe.

Clear toy candy
is a traditional way to celebrate Christmas in central PA. The craft may have gone out of style, but there are still a few Harrisburg-area candy-makers who are keeping the tradition alive. Read our feature story from the December issue.

Forster Street in Harrisburg is a menace to pedestrians, necessitating immediate action by PennDOT. So says TheBurg’s editor in an editorial that urges PennDOT to understand its obligation to both pedestrians and motorists. Read his plea here.

Harrisburg passed a balanced budget that does not raise taxes but will result in higher pay for police and faster debt relief for the city. The budget process lacked the drama of many past years as the administration and City Council agreed on budget priorities. Click here to read the details.

Harrisburg school district is making a change at the top, as the acting superintendent is stepping down, but not without taking a parting shot at the former administration and a key state legislator. Find out why he’s leaving and who’s replacing him in our online news story.

A medical marijuana dispensary can proceed with construction on Allison Hill after a split City Council approved its development plan. Council also OK’d the building plan for an AutoZone store in Uptown Harrisburg. Read the details here.

Open Stage has undergone a complete transformation with a recent renovation of its downtown Harrisburg theater. Read our feature story then go pay them a visit to see a great holiday show.

Sara Bozich has your list of fun events for any free time you may have between last-minute holiday shopping trips this weekend. There are still many holiday options, as well as monthly favorites like 3rd in the Burg.

State Museum of Pennsylvania has opened an exhibit on muralist Violet Oakley’s preparatory sketches for some of her work inside the state Capitol. Our fine arts blogger wrote about his recent visit.

The Bridge offered TheBurg a tour of the old Bishop McDevitt High School, where the development partners plan to begin building out work, community and living space. Check out our photo gallery to see what the building looks like before its pending transformation.

Whitaker Center recently opened up two newly reconstructed spaces: KidsPlace and the STEM Design Studios. Find out why these improvements were made to the 20-year-old downtown Harrisburg arts center in our feature story.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

Happy Weekend!

I’m starting the weekend at the GK Open House (join us!), then frantically trying to finish up all my Christmas shopping and wrapping. Getting my hair ‘did, visiting the Market, and hopefully relaxing for some football (JUST KIDDING, DEFINITELY NEED TO WRAP GIFTS) on Sunday.

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Do you see what I see? Naturally, I’m referring to all of the stories that we published in the past week. In case holiday shopping caused you to miss some of our coverage, we have our weekly recap below.

Christian Life Assembly is a local church with a lot of talent. For 32 years, the Camp Hill congregation has mounted a grand holiday production, including this year’s “Christmas Wonderland” musical. Click here to find out what—and who—is on stage.

Cornerstone Coffeehouse is celebrating its silver anniversary as a gathering place and destination for the West Shore community. In our magazine feature, discover the story behind the popular café, as well as how the owners plan to celebrate.

East Uptown Front Porch Project aims to improve the look of N. 6th Street in Harrisburg. In the meantime, the group is raising money for the springtime porch renovation project. Find out more about this impressive community effort from our online story.

Elementary Coffee Co. has a brand-new retail space in the city’s Capitol district. Have you been there yet? Our magazine feature tells the story of a dedicated entrepreneur, talented roaster and a great cup of coffee.

Flying J Truckstop is something of an institution around Carlisle. But did you know that there’s a hidden homeless problem centered around the truck stop? Read our feature story to find out about the issue and the people who are trying to help.

Home sales slipped but prices generally rose in the Harrisburg area last month. The Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors came out with its monthly sales report, which showed something of a mixed bag for November. Our online story has the numbers.

Joe and Holly O’Connor
were back in town last week for a reading from Joe’s newly published book of poetry. Appropriately, the reading was held at One Good Woman, which Holly founded and ran for many years. Our arts blogger was there to delight in the verse and the company.

Midtown Cinema will undergo a major upgrade starting in February, the cinema has announced. Harrisburg’s arthouse theater is getting a new façade, new outdoor space, interior renovations and a general refresh. Click here to learn more and see a rendering of the new exterior.

Sara Bozich sent out the official message: we’re entering peak Christmas season around Harrisburg. Find out what she’s doing—and you can do—this weekend with her long list of events and activities.

TheBurg’s editor nearly got mowed down crossing dangerous Forster Street in Harrisburg this past week. Fortunately, he lived to tell the tale in a blog post, which includes some choice words for PennDOT.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

Happy Weekend!

Hi! We had our last event of the year last night — thank you to everyone who came out, it was great to celebrate with you! I need a nap. So my weekend is sort of low key in that rush-and-get-stuff-done-for-the-holidays way. I recently read something that suggested you consider “I want to do x” (x = holiday thing) instead of “I have to do x,” and I’m going to give it a try. Also, we’re going to an actual holiday party. For adults. We have a babysitter. Not even sure what to do with myself.

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