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Hard cider and wine bar in Cumberland County is closing
Grand Illusion Hard Cider in Carlisle is closing its wine and cider bar on July 21. Owners Chad and Andrea Kimmel on Monday announced the closure and eventual sale of their taproom at 26 W. High St., noting the decision was based on increased costs and decreased sales creating an “unstable business climate.”
Colonial Park Mall auction no longer listed online
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Following a delay last month, the Colonial Park Mall was slated to go up for auction later today, however, the property appears to no longer be listed online by Ten-X. The Colonial Park Mall’s opening bid was going to start at $2.1 million and the auction was expected to run from July 15 through July 17. Originally, the mall’s auction was set to begin on June 25, but was delayed until today.
Dauphin County chocolatier wins ‘Academy Awards’ of candy making
A Dauphin County candy maker recently won a sweet award. In June, Chocolates by Tina Marie in Hummelstown took home the inaugural Grand Confection Award from the Retail Confectioners International’s annual convention and expo in Buffalo, N.Y. Owner Tina Olaf-Lerch competed against about 30 chocolatiers from across the United...
Photos from the 2024 Bluegrass on the Grass
The Ruta Beggars at the 2024 Bluegrass on the Grass – photo © Frank Baker. Frank Baker spent his Saturday (7/13) at Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA, where they hold their annual free festival, Bluegrass on the Grass. They’ve been doing this in some fashion since 1996, and Carlisle locals as well as the college community attend each year to hear some fine music in a lovely shady setting.
Dining at Plaza Azteca Mexican Restaurant in Harrisburg
Plaza Azteca opened for business at their Harrisburg location on June 1st, 2024. Residents in the area were excited to get an authentic Mexican cuisine restaurant in our area and weren't disappointed. The restaurant is located right off Progress Avenue in the old (but newly remodeled) Your Place Restaurant building.
Piedmont Airlines hiring flight attendants in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– Piedmont Airlines is hosting a meet-and-greet for individuals interested in joining its flight attendant team. According to Piedmont, the meet-and-greet will take place at Harrisburg International Airport on Wednesday, July 17, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. “Piedmont flight attendants are the face of the airline,...
Girl Scout opens community dog park | On the Bright Side
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. — An Adams County Girl Scout recently opened up a dog park in her community. It's helping meet a need for the area's four-legged friends. "This is just a place for dogs to run around, and the community really loves it," Greta Haley said. Four-legged friends...
Music Monday: Nate Myers and the Aces
They've been playing in our region for more than 20 years, and they're know for their roots and blues-based original music. WFMZ's Eve Russo welcomed back Harrisburg's Nate Myers and Pete Netznik from Nate Myers and the Aces for Music Monday.
Spirit Stores Say Hot Dogs, Cool Sips Make Summer Tasty
HARRISBURG PA – Enjoy some “cool sips” with your summer hot dogs, the state’s Fine Wine and Good Spirits stores proposed Thursday (July 11, 2024). In fact, an e-mail from the stores directed readers to a webpage full of suggestions. They are operated by the Harrisburg-based Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB). The board describes itself as “one of the largest purchasers of beverage alcohol in the United States.”
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