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SoMa Fest, summer block parties return to Harrisburg with drinks, live music, games
As the summer season rolls in, Harrisburg’s SoMa neighborhood will get the party started. Monthly SoMa block parties will kick off in May with music, food and games, with a special SoMa Fest planned for Saturday, June 1, featuring all things beer and wine. The first SoMa block party...
11 Harrisburg-area restaurants that have closed so far in 2024
We’re not even halfway through 2024, and the Harrisburg region has already seen a handful of restaurant closings. While restaurants are still opening, many are bidding farewell for a variety of reasons. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
Things might get dicey at Board Game Yard Sale in Harrisburg
The association known as Harrisburg Board Game Day will host a fun gaming event this weekend. On May 19, attendees will have the chance to sell or buy a wide variety of board games at their annual Board Game Yard Sale. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Harrisburg food truck’s shrimp tacos are sweet and smoky: Best Eats
717 Tacos has three, and soon to be four, trucks that you can follow by checking their Facebook page. They pull into food-truck gatherings and regularly park at Spring Gate Vineyard and Winery in Lower Paxton Township and Hersheypark. The truck, named after the local area code, is also available...
Lower Paxton Township announces new holding facility for found dogs, expansion of Happy Tails Dog Park
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Dogs who are lost and then found by Lower Paxton Township police now have a new, air-conditioned place to hang out before they are reconnected with their owners. Thursday morning, township officials celebrated the work of Dauphin County Technical School Students, the Kiwanis Club of the...
Young fans invited to party with CoComelon characters
HARRISBURG, Pa. — CoComelon fans of all ages are invited to party with the characters this weekend!. The Harrisburg Hilton is hosting CoComelon Party Time, an interactive experience where guests can meet some of the beloved characters, take a pretend ride in a hot air balloon, play games, dance, craft and enjoy story time.
This indie pop/R&B artist is coming to Harrisburg for a concert
Harrisburg University has announced another concert for the summer of 2024. Arlo Parks will perform at XL Live on Aug. 3. The UK artist is known for indie-pop and R&B songs such as “Eugene” and “Too Good.”. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Market On Market" Now Open In Camp Hill
(Harrisburg, PA) -- The "Market on Market" farmer's market is now open for its third year in Camp Hill. It's held at the Trinity Lutheran Church at 2000 Chestnut Street on Tuesdays from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.. About 25 vendors display their local produce and food each week. The market's community partners include Trinity Lutheran, The Penn-Cumberland Garden Club and Camp Hill Boy Scouts Troop number 51.
The 30th Annual Arts Awards by Theatre Harrisburg
Find the glitz and glamour of the Kennedy Center Honors right here in Harrisburg! The 30th Annual Arts Awards by Theatre Harrisburg are coming up on June 1st, celebrating leaders and advocates for their dedication to the arts in the capital region. Learn more about this year’s honorees and what’s in store for the night of the gala.
September 1979: British singer, heartthrob Engelbert Humperdinck visits Hersheypark
HERSHEY, Pa. — In 1979 British singer Engelbert Humperdinck was a big deal. And so was his September visit to Hersheypark, where women from three, yes three, Engelbert Humperdinck fan clubs welcomed him. Humperdinck pressed his hands into wet cement and signed his name for a feature at the...
New coffee shop that employs trafficking survivors opens in Cumberland County
CAMP HILL, Pa. — A new cafe in Cumberland County is serving up more than just coffee. It's also giving second chances to survivors of sex trafficking. Good Ground Coffee Company opened in Camp Hill on Tuesday, but it’s been years in the making. “We’ve known since about...
The Vetting Zoo to hold yard sale to benefit Gunner’s Crusade
(WHTM)– Thursday’s hometown heroes are hosting a yard sale for a cause. Gunners Crusade Yard Sale will take place this Saturday morning at the Vetting Zoo in Palmyra. We caught up with volunteers organizing the donated items. Gunner’s Crusade is a group that formed two years ago after a dog named Gunner was shot and […]
Beloved cheesesteak restaurant announces plans to reopen in Hershey
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa (WHP) — A beloved Lebanon County cheesesteak spot announced that it will soon reopen a store in Dauphin County. Stuff'd Steaks and Hoagies location will replace the Philip Arthur's Café on 108 W. Chocolate Avenue in Hershey, the owners announced on Facebook:. According to the...
It’s Showtime: Moviate to host 25th annual Underground Film Festival in Harrisburg
Movie lovers may find a new favorite film at an upcoming event. The 25th Annual Moviate Underground Film Festival will run from May 16 to 19 at Midtown Cinema in Harrisburg, featuring over 50 films. This year, there will be a heavy focus on documentaries, along with plenty of other...
Music is back at The Abbey Bar
With improvements to the sound, more space and more diverse acts, The Abbey Bar is back. Since 2020, The Abbey Bar at Appalachian Brewing Company has been quiet. But at the beginning of 2024, Moon Peak Productions teamed up with ABC to not only bring music back to the Harrisburg venue but also improvements in the sound, the space and the offerings in live music. Danny McCoy is Moon Peak Productions’ Talent Buyer and Creative Director.
Multi-State Coalition Teams Up to Repopulate Allegheny Woodrat in the Wild
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Game Commission, the Maryland Zoo and the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s Wildlife Futures Program are members of the Allegheny Woodrat Working Group that have teamed up to start a Woodrat Captive Breeding Program (WCBP) to rebuild struggling populations of Allegheny woodrats (Neotoma magister).
Comings & Goings: New grocery store in Dillsburg and new art gallery in Royal Square
Locals’ Market, a new community grocer, has opened in Dillsburg at 200 U.S. 15 North. The locally owned grocery store opened for business in March and is hosting a grand opening celebration open to the public. During the grand opening May 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., local vendors will offer samples of their products, yard games will be provided, and three raffles will be held.
Lykens Valley Children’s Museum
The Lykens Valley Children’s Museum offers interactive, hands-on learning opportunities for children, covering topics from space to farming. Hear what else the museum has to offer and learn about volunteer opportunities with Lisa Ditty, co-founder.
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