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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

December 6, 2019 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Conley

The future location of LettUsKnow

The Christmas season began in earnest this past week, and even our coverage had holiday spirit to it. But there was also city government news, as well as music and business stories. In case you missed anything, we’ve wrapped it all up with a bow in our weekly news digest

Allison Hill has a new police substation, which is set to open soon. What will that mean for the police and the community? A story from our December issue addresses these questions.

AutoZone made a plea to City Council to have its land development planned approved for a proposed Uptown retail store. Council members expressed some concerns about safety during the lengthy presentation. We were there to cover what happened.

Christmas music may be synonymous with December, but the month holds many other delights for the ears, says our music columnist. Check out what’s hot this month in and around Harrisburg.

Churches, schools and many other institutional properties in Harrisburg are seeking new owners and uses. Why are there so many on the market and what can be done to adapt them to a rapidly changing city? Our feature story addresses these important issues.

HACC’s president wants residents to know that the school plans to remain in Midtown Harrisburg, despite the return of some classes to the main campus. In particular, HACC’s Midtown 1 building remains a beehive of activity, with no plans to move the workforce training programs. Read Ski’s “community comment” here.

Harrisburg City Council is delaying a decision on a proposed medical marijuana facility until it can clear up some additional issues. Council needs to approve the building plan before work can start on the Allison Hill store. Click here for the details.

Harrisburg University announced that two popular bands soon will come to the city for show dates. As part of the HU music series, MisterWives will play XL Live in February followed by Young the Giant, which will rock the Forum in early April.

Salads, sandwiches and soups will be on the menu at LettUsKnow, a new carryout that will open next month in downtown Harrisburg. It will be the second location for the York-based eatery, which specializes in healthier options. Click here for the details.

Sara Bozich has no end of holiday options for this December weekend. But there are plenty of other things to occupy your time, as indicated by her lengthy list of events around Harrisburg.

TheBurg’s editor was surprised by the higher-than-expected turnout during last month’s general election. In his monthly column, he breaks down why that may have happened and what it may portend for the 2020 race.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

December 5, 2019 | by Sara Bozich

Happy Weekend!

Hope you’re in the holiday spirit, because this weekend’s (and I suspect the rest of the month’s) events are HERE for it. I’ll be surveying the damage I did during last weekend’s sales, and for sure hitting up HBG Flea at Strawberry Square on Saturday (and maybe Vintage Marketplace of Lemoyne, if the toddler can swing it) for some unique locally made gifts.

What are you doing this weekend?

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

November 29, 2019 | by Lawrance Binda

A company called The Bridge has big plans for the former Bishop McDevitt High School.

The Thanksgiving holiday took a bite out of our usual five days of daily news coverage. However, we made the most of the remaining days with several popular and important stories. If a turkey coma has prevented you from reading it all, we have it nicely recapped below for whenever you wake up from a well-deserved nap.

3^rd Street in Harrisburg continues its transformation, a project now focused on the downtown area. Read our online story to find out what changes that have been implemented and what is still planned for the area around the state Capitol.

Autumn leaves seemed to fall later this year, so Harrisburg extended its leaf collection by a few weeks. Read our online story to find out what the new schedule is.

Harrisburg released its preliminary 2020 budget this past week, with a proposed pay hike for police and no tax increase. In our online story, read what the mayor has introduced and what City Council will consider in December.

A homeless camp near the Mulberry Street Bridge was disbanded a couple of months ago. Our writer returned to the area recently. Read our online feature story to find out what happened to some of the people she had met, in a follow-up from one of our most-read stories of the year.

Michael Boyd is one of the best-known men’s fashion retailers in the Harrisburg area. On this shopping-focused weekend, read our story and pay him a visit. And don’t toss out your November issue just yet, as it’s packed full of stories and gift ideas for local shopping.

Open Stage debuted its annual staging of “A Christmas Carol,” a tradition that dates back 20 years. Our theater critic was there to tell you what’s new and what’s exciting about the 2019 production.

Sara Bozich got an early start to her weekly blog, listing various Thanksgiving-related events on Wednesday. But there’s so much more to this long weekend, so scan her long list of events then go do something fun.

Theatre Harrisburg this week announced the winners of its 2020 Awards for Distinguished Service to the Arts in the Capital Region—with TheBurg and Jeff Woodruff the two recipients. The Burg is honored to receive an “Arts Award,” and we can think of no more distinguished company than Woodruff, the long-time executive director of the Harrisburg Symphony. Click here to read our story.

The Bridge announced its arrival in the Harrisburg area in a big way—with major plans for the old Bishop McDevitt High School and a story in TheBurg. Read what this new eco-friendly development company has in mind.

TheBurg’s December issue dropped on Friday, packed full of holiday-themed stories. But you’ll also find the usual assortment of community features, news, opinion, culture and events. Pick up the hard copy at your favorite spot or click here to read the issue online.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

November 28, 2019 | by Sara Bozich

Happy Thanksgiving!

It is by tradition that I prepare this weekend missive for you a day early so if you are nothing like me, you can go out partying with your peeps tonight. I don’t remember the last I did such a thing, but I would guess it was when I worked IN a bar. I’m much more the cozy-in and avoid the crazies type (unless it’s to go grocery shopping; I have issues). That said, catch me at the Broad Street Market and Aldi today. Tomorrow I’m cooking, but just for the immediate fam. But first, some Turkey Day yoga at om my yoga. By Friday, hunting widow status is invoked, and well, not sure what the toddler and I will get into — Paulus Farm Market? Shopping? Popcorn and something terrible on TV is in store for me by nights.

What are you doing this weekend?

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

November 22, 2019 | by Lawrance Binda

Harrisburg Mayor Eric Papenfuse this week announced details of the city’s annual holiday parade.

Our local government coverage was heavy this past week, with meetings to cover almost every night. We also ran numerous business, culture and feature stories. In case you missed anything, we have it all recapped below.

Capital Region Water has voted to implement a new stormwater fee beginning on July 1. Drinking water and wastewater rates also will rise, starting on Jan.1. Read our online story, which has all the details.

Gamut Theatre Group opened its fall play, “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” to accolades from our theater reviewer. Check out the review to find out why she was so impressed.

Green Ridge Acres celebrates 10 years in the Broad Street Market with produce, baked goods and much more. The market has special Thanksgiving hours this coming week, so pay them a visit, but first read our feature story from the November magazine.

Harris Family Brewing has received zoning board approval for its future brewery on Allison Hill, bringing it a step closer to opening the state’s first black-owned brewery. Read about their plans in our online story.

Harrisburg’s holiday parade steps off on Saturday for its annual march downtown. Find out what’s old and what’s new this year from our online story.

Human trafficking in central PA is serious issue, one that several groups are trying to help solve. Read about the efforts of one organization and how it’s coming to the assistance of victims.

Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority has a new member: Harrisburg resident Doug Hill. Hill was sworn in last week to fill an open seat on the state-appointed body tasked with overseeing the city’s five-year financial plan. Read more here.

Midtown Scholar Bookstore is bringing in the animals this weekend—a dog and a donkey, more precisely. On Saturday, the bookstore hosts two authors who have written books about the life-changing power of animals (along with the animals). Click here for the details.

Open Stage last weekend opened its quirky, irreverent seasonal show, “Who’s Holiday!” Our editor was so inspired that he wrote a review entirely in verse. Click here to find out what he thought and to read his embarrassing poetry.

Sara Bozich recommends that you find something fun to do this weekend—and she’s here to help. Pick and choose from her extensive list of events and activities by visiting her weekly blog.

Susquehanna Art Museum has several places to showcase exhibits, including in the vault of the former bank building where it is located. That’s where our fine arts writer headed to see an exhibit called “Dreams,” which he wrote about in his recent blog post.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

November 21, 2019 | by Sara Bozich

Happy Weekend!

A busy weekend (for me) ahead. We’re hosting a Happy Hour Mixer downtown tonight (join us!). Tomorrow, I’m revisiting the Wild Game & Mushroom feature at the Hershey Lodge (Saturday is the last day!) via double date. Saturday is Market day, then perhaps some shopping followed by a friend date to check out Cristiano Winery’s new tasting room. On Sunday, we football. I think tot-chos are on the menu.

What are you doing this weekend?

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

November 15, 2019 | by Lawrance Binda

Harrisburg Mayor Eric Papenfuse speaks during the official opening of a new city park, which once was a sinkhole-marred street.

The news came at us from all sides last week—Harrisburg city council, the school district, arts, business, etc. Did you miss any of our coverage? Don’t fret, as we have it all recapped below in one convenient place.

Environmental awareness and action will be front and center next week during “A Call for Climate Action: A Community Conversation” to be held at the Dixon University Center in Uptown Harrisburg. Find out more about this important event from our November magazine story.

Gamut Theatre opens “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” this weekend, the first major production in Gamut’s new theater season. Read our recent feature to find out how they’re approaching this venerable fable.

HACC will end its long-running “Live at Rose Lehrman” performing arts series. HACC said that it plans to shut down the 35-year-old series in March, citing decreased attendance and revenue. Our online story has the details.

Harrisburg introduced an ordinance last week that would allow greater housing density in residential neighborhoods. The city’s mayor said that he was proposing the change to help attract more residential development. Click here to read the details.

Harrisburg area home sales and prices in October were up substantially compared to a year ago, according to the Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors. Read the latest data and the county-by-county breakdown here.

Harrisburg school district has completed an analysis of the 2019-20 budget it inherited from the prior administration, discovering a revenue shortfall of about $6.7 million. Get all the unpleasant details by reading our online story.

Open Stage this weekend opens “Who’s Holiday,” the first play to be staged in the newly reconstructed theater in downtown Harrisburg. For a preview of this very non-traditional holiday comedy, check out our recent theater feature.

Riverside Firehouse is expected to hit the market after City Council transferred the century-old station to the Harrisburg Redevelopment Authority. The authority would put the firehouse up for sale after consolidating two separate parcels. Read the details in our online story.

Sara Bozich has your plans for the weekend, which could include theater openings, a new brewery at Sip @ Soma and 3^rd in the Burg, among a hundred or so other things to do. Visit her “Weekend Roundup” for the most complete event list in Harrisburg.

Seven Bridges Development has decided to delay an effort to rezone a swath of Midtown. The company said that they plan to engage with the community and return next year with a more detailed building proposal. Click here to read our online story.

Sinkhole-plagued S. 14^th Street has gotten new life as a city park. This week, Harrisburg officials unveiled the South 14^th Street Open Space, the culmination of a years-long effort to buy out homeowners and turn the area into green space. Read the details here.

Writeface is a local program that uses the power of the pen to help veterans tell their stories. Naturally, it was our story selection for Veteran’s Day. Click here to read about this important program.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

November 14, 2019 | by Sara Bozich

Happy Weekend!

It’s a sip @ soma weekend! Top-voted brewery, Levity Brewing, is in town TONIGHT and tomorrow — grab the few remaining tickets for tonight at 8 p.m., and if you missed out — you can stop in during open taproom hours tomorrow (Friday) from 1-5 p.m. Other than that, we have some family pics on Sunday (coming to a holiday card near you), and that’s about it! Will it be relaxing? I highly doubt it!

What are you doing this weekend?

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

November 8, 2019 | by Lawrance Binda

Signs of Election Day sprouted up everywhere this past week.

Election Day came and went, with few surprises for Harrisburg-area voters. But we also highlighted many other non-election stories and features this past week. If you missed any of our coverage, now’s your chance to catch up.

An Allison Hill firehouse seemed all but gone until a Harrisburg firefighter took on a massive restoration project. The historic structure has now returned to its original glory, and the small volunteer company attached to it is also back in business. Check out our feature story from the November issue.

Election night was a bit of a snoozer in Harrisburg, as City Council and school board races had basically been decided during the May primary. Dauphin County, though, was competitive, as our online story explains.

Gamut Theatre is set to open its new season with a long-time family favorite, “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” But, as Director Melissa Nicholson explains in our theater feature, expect the unexpected.

HACC will end its long-running “Live at Rose Lehrman” performing arts series. The college cited declining revenues and attendance for the decision. Read the details in our online story.

“Harriet” opened last week at Midtown Cinema, a powerful biopic of the abolitionist Harriet Tubman. The film continues throughout the weekend and is very worth seeing, according to our cinema writer.

Harrisburg Fire Chief Brian Enterline is a local boy who rose up through the ranks. A serious health scare, however, made him re-examine how he was leading his life. Read about his journey in our recent magazine feature.

Homeland Hospice marks its 10-year anniversary this month with a musical celebration at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. Our feature story explains how you can attend and contribute.

Influencers are the new trusted marketers in the social media age. The Harrisburg area has its own crop of influencers who let people know what’s hot in fashion, restaurants and things to do. Read our magazine story to find out who to follow.

Neighbors & Smith is the newest contribution to retail along Camp Hill’s Market Street. Several shops and boutiques have opened or relocated there, making it a timely story for our November “Shop Local” section.

Paxtang Art Association holds it annual show and sale this weekend at the borough firehouse. There’s something for every taste, says our visual arts columnist.

Sara Bozich has your full slate of events for a very autumnal weekend. With this long list, you should stay well occupied until you return to work next week.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

November 7, 2019 | by Sara Bozich

Happy Weekend!

I’ve been in Hunting Widow Mode all week, and overall it’s been fine. The house is clean(er), things are a bit more organized, but I didn’t have the onslaught of spare time I expected. Oh well! This weekend, I’m headed to a couple of birthday celebrations, then on Sunday, I’m excited to help host some local influencers for an event at Elements Massage of Mechanicsburg. Have you been? They are under new ownership, and they’re in the process of refreshing the entire studio! Stay tuned for some great holiday deals coming soon, too.

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