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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...
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.
Superheroes surprise young patients at Penn State Hershey Childrens Hospital
Patients at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital were met with a super surprise on Thursday morning when some of their favorite superheroes rappelled down the side of the Hershey hospital building. Every year, Penn State Health partners with a Harrisburg area window washing company to make this very special...
Superheroes make special visit to children’s hospital
HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) — Superheroes touched down at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital Thursday. For the 8th year, superheroes like Captain America, Spiderman, and Superman rappelled down the sides of the hospital, washing windows and raising the spirits of its young patients. “Different superheroes but always the same...
Rescheduled “National Night Out!” Celebration Taking Place September 3rd, from 6-8PM!
Please join us for Hellam Township’s 2024 “National Night Out” celebration!. Time: 6pm-8pm Location: Hellam Township Municipal Complex, 45 Walnut Springs Rd. York, PA 17406. *Parking is at a premium, so we suggest carpooling if at all possible*. Bring your own lawn chair!. Activities include: Face Painting,...
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,...
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.
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...
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...
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.
Green Day, Smashing Pumpkins in Hershey: Where to buy tickets for Labor Day concert
Take Tuesday off because you are going to see Green Day and the Smashing Pumpkins on Labor Day. The bands will perform on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, at Hersheypark Stadium along with Rancid and The Linda Lindas. “The Saviors Tour” concert was original scheduled for Aug. 10, however, it was...
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...
BIG Comes to The Belmont Theatre Next Month
The Belmont Theatre will present BIG, The Musical on the Main Stage September 13-15 & 19-22. The classic 1987 motion picture fantasy that starred Tom Hanks bursts onto the stage in an unforgettable theatrical experience! Josh Baskin is sick of being an awkward kid. At a carnival, he makes a wish to the Zoltar machine to become “big.” To his shock, his wish is granted. After an understandably awkward beginning, Josh is forced to do “adult” things, like getting a job and a girlfriend. In the end, he discovers that there’s much more to being an adult than he bargained for and learns that we must all grow up at our own pace, in our own time. Complete with Zoltar, a giant floor piano, and high-energy singing and dancing, this TONY AWARD nominee for BEST MUSICAL has something for everyone!
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...
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.
Storywalk® Trails Near Harrisburg PA that Combine Reading & Nature
Imagine blending the joy of reading with the beauty of the great outdoors—sounds like a perfect match, right? That’s exactly what StoryWalk® Trails offer, and they’re blossoming across Cumberland and Dauphin Counties, Pennsylvania. These trails are more than just a stroll in the park; they’re a wonderful way to inspire both a love for nature and a passion for literacy in young and old alike. Here’s everything you need to know about these delightful trails and where you can find them in your area.
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.
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...
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