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Cumberland County bakery awarded grant; announces expansion
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A locally owned bakery in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, was recently awarded a grant to help support its upcoming expansion project. Talking Breads is owned and operated by Cumberland County natives Shana and Joseph Amsterdam, who first debuted their bakery business back in 2014 out of their farm home in Perry County.
Need Labor Day plans?: Here are some ways to celebrate this weekend in central Pa.
*Note: This story has been updated to reflect a date change for the Fireworks event in Middletown. Labor Day weekend is upon us, which most consider the unofficial end of summer. As the temperature drops, amusement parks close, and summer activities halt. If you purchase a product or register for...
Creative Days: All-art weekend returns at the New Cumberland Music + Film Festival
Last year, Jonny Leahan and Pamela Cullen learned that their town of New Cumberland longs for—and appreciates—culture, entertainment and community. That’s why the duo is heading up the second annual New Cumberland Music + Film Festival, slated for this month in the downtown area. More than a dozen films and music performances are on tap at various spots in the borough.
Labor Day celebrations happening across central Pa.
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — For many, Labor Day signifies the end of summer. To mark this upcoming change of season, counties across Central Pennsylvania are hosting a wide array of events this weekend that people can get excited about. Dauphin County. The 108th annual Kipona festival will be held along...
Jazzy’s Good Eats reopens at new Midtown location, serving classic soul food
At Jazzy’s Good Eats, the food is hot and the recipes are old. The soul food restaurant opened on Wednesday, with owner Jasmine “Jazzy” White relocating to Midtown from her former Kline Village location. The smells of homecooked cuisine hit you as soon as you enter the...
Taste of Culture: A new restaurant serves elegance, Black culture in Harrisburg
What happens when a contractor finds himself with extra building space to fill?. He starts a restaurant, of course. Or, at least, that’s what Jameson Christopher did. “It wasn’t a life-long dream,” he said. “I never thought I’d want to start a restaurant.”. And yet,...
Luke Bryan in Grantville: Where to buy tickets to the September concert
Country music superstar Luke Bryan is coming to Dauphin County next month. Fans do not want miss the singer on his Farm Tour that includes a stop on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, at Bow Creek Farm & Cattle Company in Grantville, Dauphin County. Pennsylvania is the only state to have...
Memorial Lake State Park Complex announces September program schedule
Become a champion of local news and unlock additional benefits as a LebTown member, like exclusive members-only emails, access to comments, invitations to members-only events, and more. The Memorial Lake State Park Complex has announced its schedule of outdoor events in September at the complex, which includes Memorial Lake and...
Wawa offers free coffee to school teachers, staff
(WHTM) — A popular convenience store chain is giving back to educators. Wawa announced their Cheers to Classrooms initiative in which teachers and school staff can get any size hot coffee free. The promotion runs from Sept. 2 through Sept. 14. “As everyday heroes of the classroom return back...
Fine Wine & Good Spirits in Dauphin County reopens following renovations
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A Fine Wine & Good Spirits store in Harrisburg that closed back in February for renovations will officially be reopening later today. A spokesperson with the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board previously told abc27 news that the renovation would increase the store’s footprint by an additional 2,000 square feet.
Walk of the Town: Gallery Walk paints the city red and blue and purple and . . .
The annual art rite of passage that heralds the start of the fall season, Gallery Walk, rolls out its 36th edition on Sept. 8. There may be no better person qualified to lend an artist’s eye to this grand event than Jonathan Frazier of the Art Association of Harrisburg. As one of the Seven Lively Artists in the region, Jonathan is truly a renaissance man. “Artist” is at the top of the list, along with musician and intrepid traveler, someone as comfortable in New Orleans as his own beloved Harrisburg.
Community Corner: Notable September Events
Sept. 5: Edward S. Finkelstein Harrisburg Jewish Film Festival Series kicks off its 20th anniversary season with the film, “Paper Clips,” 7:30 p.m. at Alexander Grass Campus for Jewish Life, 2986 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg. Additional films shown monthly. www.hbgjff.com. Luminary Awards. Sept. 5: West Shore Chamber of...
Performing Arts Venues in the Valley
Are you looking to catch a show or movie? Cumberland Valley is home to several fantastic performing arts theaters that offer a diverse range of entertainment. Get your popcorn ready as you explore these unique venues!. Located in the heart of New Cumberland, the West Shore Theatre has been a...
Part Intention, Part Surprise: Market Square Concerts intros its 2024-25 season
Peter Sirotin doesn’t just shut his eyes and throw darts at a dartboard as a way of picking musical groups for a new season of shows. As co-director of Market Square Concerts, he makes a “concerted” effort to have reasons for his choices. He listens, he connects, he thinks. Ask anyone who has enjoyed MSC’s rich variety of performances, and they’ll tell you that his picks are stellar.
Musical Mindset: Central Pennsylvania Friends of Jazz tunes up for another Jazz Walk, looks toward future
September in Harrisburg brings many things: a crisp fall breeze to cut through the heat, the beginning of trees turning all sorts of warm hues and, of course, jazz music drifting through Midtown courtesy of Central Pennsylvania Friends of Jazz’s (CPFJ) annual Jazz Walk. The free, one-day jazz festival...
Adventure Together: Spend Labor Day weekend on the water, at the farm or in a hands-on learning center
With Labor Day at the beginning of many school calendars, we can debate whether the educational system aims to throw a wrench in recently rewelded schedules or provides a break after building new routines. Whatever the intent (if there is one), Labor Day offers an opportunity for adventuring to be temporarily unbound from afternoons and two-day weekends, allowing families to enjoy September in central PA early this month.
The Arts Squared: In downtown Harrisburg, cultural events enhance church, community
Houses of worship meet many needs—spiritual, communal and educational. Increasingly, they also offer arts and cultural programs. Though not unique to churches in downtown Harrisburg, one standout program is Arts on the Square, a series of musical and visual arts events presented by Market Square Presbyterian Church. Launched in...
Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich
Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!. For something new: Puppet Parade (part of Kipona) Worth noting: Labor Day Weekend, baby, plus SoMa Block Party tonight! Things on my agenda this weekend: A quick trip for a 100th bday party. For...
Creative Path: The new Harrisburg Arts District crafts an inspired walk
Carrie Wissler-Thomas can’t say for sure how the family of tourists from Ohio found their way to the Art Association of Harrisburg. They had visited Hersheypark and the usual suspects around town, but they wanted to see a gallery, and the Harrisburg Arts District now has an app for that.
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