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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg
Dec 13, 2024 · This week’s news brought several hyper-local stories, delivering readers information about water bills, budgets, city government, real estate and events. That’s what we love to do here at TheBurg—share with our readers everything they need to know about their community. If you missed any of it, we’ve gathered our stories, below. Affordable housing is …
Millworks owner to open neighborhood cocktail “dive bar” in …
Nov 21, 2024 · Harrisburgers soon can toast to a new life for a longtime neighborhood watering hole. High Dive is slated to open in mid to late December on N. 3 rd Street in Harrisburg, bringing a neighborhood dive/cocktail bar hybrid to the area. “It’s kind of like a dive bar, but goes high on product,” said owner Josh Kesler, who also owns Millworks …
The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg
Dec 6, 2024 · This week in Harrisburg we covered everything from milkshake announcements to art to city government happenings. If you missed any of our coverage, you can find it, below. Bethesda Mission will hold its annual Christmas at Italian Lake Festival on Dec. 14, our online story reported. The event will serve as a fundraiser for the […]
Harrisburg increases police presence near schools following assault
Dec 11, 2024 · The Harrisburg Police Bureau has increased its police presence after a recent assault on a student. City and Harrisburg School District officials at a Wednesday press conference said that there will continue to be additional police patrol around district schools, following an alleged rape of a 12-year-old girl. “The city and the school district are […]
Burg View: A Modest (Tax) Proposal - TheBurg - theburgnews.com
Dec 20, 2024 · On Wednesday, Dauphin County residents were stunned to learn that a massive property tax hike was headed their way, as the commissioners approved a 21.8% increase for 2025. Indeed, the headline number is shocking—a one-fifth-plus hike in a single year. Behind that number, though, is a very relevant fact. The county has not raised its […]
Linglestown lights holiday tree; "Giving Tree" campaign launched …
Dec 4, 2024 · Downtown Linglestown is decked out for the holidays. On Tuesday night, two groups—the Linglestown Area Civic Association and Dauphin County Court Appointed Special Advocate Program (CASA)—joined together to light the Linglestown Square holiday tree. In conjunction with the lighting, CASA launched its 2024 “Giving Tree” fundraising campaign. Monetary donations help the group recruit ...
Deck the City: House tour puts Harrisburg history on display
Nov 26, 2024 · In August, an EF-1 tornado ripped through parts of Harrisburg’s heavily wooded Bellevue Park community. Unfortunately, it damaged several homes slated to be featured in Historic Harrisburg Association’s annual Candlelight House Tour. David Morrison, HHA’s executive director, gave the owners the opportunity to opt out, but they insisted that their homes would be ready, even […]
On Fire: Cajun fusion restaurant to open in former firehouse
Aug 22, 2024 · One of Harrisburg’s most unique restaurant venues has a new life ahead, with added spice. Men in the Kitchen, a Cajun fusion restaurant in York, plans to bring the heat to Harrisburg, opening a second location in the former Firehouse Restaurant on N. 2 nd Street.. The restaurant will operate out of the historic Hope Fire Station, built in 1871, which has been a restaurant for over 20 years.
Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich - TheBurg
Dec 26, 2024 · Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA! What you’ll find ⤵️ For something new: My challenge to you — use your downtime to check out any new-to-you local spot. Visit my Instagram for some ideas! Worth noting: Next-to-last weekend on much of the holiday programming […]