Fireworks show Sunday in Linglestown

Posted on 03 July 2009 by

Below is need-to-know info about this year's fireworks show sponsored by Linglestown Fire Company and Lower Paxton Twp.:Time and location: 9:15 p.m. Sunday at Koons Park, Linglestown Road and Balthaser Street, southeast of Linglestown Square.Show lengt...

Music at Roasters

Posted on 03 July 2009 by

Rock/alternative/jam band The Snoods will be doing their thing tonight at St. Thomas Roasters coffee house, 8-10 pm, no cover.By the way, Java Geof and his gang at Roasters are taking the day off tomorrow, Saturday, July 4, to celebrate Independence Da...

Colonial Country Club headed for tax sale?

Posted on 02 July 2009 by

Central Penn Business Journal reported today that Colonial Country Club located west of the village of Linglestown along Route 39 will go up for sheriff's sale July 9.However, if you're looking to buy the club on the cheap, odds are you won't get a cha...

Rams tops in Linglestown Pony baseball

Posted on 02 July 2009 by

If you like to root for underdogs, you’ll love this story.The Rams had a rough go of it during the first half of this season, but their play improved in recent weeks and they won five of their last 10 games to qualify for the playoffs.This week a mir...

Asia featuring John Payne… who’s that?

Posted on 02 July 2009 by
yosh

July 4 weekend is upon us, and in this town that means it is time for another edition of the American Music Fest.  This festival, one of three big events held annually along our beloved river, is a great example of what happens when you try to book music to please everyone one: you end [...]

This Weekend: The Heat of the Moment

Posted on 02 July 2009 by
Justin Kunkel, Editor

I think sometimes organizations hesitate to plan things over holiday weekends. Yes, people have off work, but people also tend to go on vacation or visit relatives. Or sit on their deck and drink beer for three straight days. Obviously in thi...

Black & White 4th of July Party at Eclipse

Posted on 02 July 2009 by
Sara Bozich

Weekend roundup 7/2

Posted on 02 July 2009 by
Sara Bozich

I'm sure I'm not alone in thinking "Holy heck, how did it get to be July?" And so that's where we are with that right now. In tomorrow's column, you'll read about some special "invite only" (but not really) events...

Homza wellness notebook, 07.02.09

Posted on 01 July 2009 by

Study Shows Chiropractic Care Aids AsthmaticsDoctor and TechnologyOffer a Breath of Fresh AirSubmitted byDr. John Homza (pictured) of Linglestown(June 29, 2009) Dr. Curtis Fedorchuk, a chiropractor from Dahlonaga, Georgia armed with technology that ha...

July is sports camp month

Posted on 01 July 2009 by

MEGA Sports Camp coming to Linglestown ... New Hope Church is sponsoring a five-day camp for soccer, basketball, cheerleading, basketball and softball for boys and girls ages 5–11 on July 12–16, 6:30–8:45 pm; cost is $25 ($20 for second child, $1...

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Arts

Attention local artists

Posted on 13 July 2008 by
Sara Bozich

From the folks at Art House Lounge: Starting Friday, August 1 and continuing through the fall, ArtHouse Lounge will be host Solo Exhibitions on the sidewalk in front of the gallery from 3-9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Artists can…

Business

Customer Rewards Programs - Everybody’s doing it!

Posted on 08 September 2008 by
Brian

Like coupons? Enjoy freebies? Why not have them dropped directly into your inbox? You may already get a few from the bigger restaurants, but even the smaller shops and eateries in your area most likely have become attuned to the advantages of email marketing. I personally subscribe to a number of customer reward/e-alerts/fan clubs etc. [...]

Downtown

Lola’s is moving to Second Street

Posted on 26 February 2009 by
Sara Bozich

Lola’s Day Spa & Salon is moving! Lola’s will join neighbor Colbalt Salon at 202 N. Second Street, former home to the “Psychics on Second,” leaving its current Shops on 3rd location (across from Whitaker Center).This new, more central location…

Entertainment & Events

Weekend roundup 2/26

Posted on 27 February 2009 by
Sara Bozich

Hopefully by the time I publish this post, I’m finished writing for my Hershey project. It’s been draining me, and those of you who have talked to me in the last few weeks know I’ve been plum-near a hermit, furiously…

Living

Harrisburg Makes Forbes.com List of Most Livable Cities in America

Posted on 11 May 2009 by
Brian

At first glance, ‘most livable’ could mean a lot of things, but I wanted to make sure this article gets a little more attention because Forbes.com actually uses a very legitimate set of statistics to grade their picks for ‘Most Livable Cities in America-
“Results were the result of comparing five-year income growth per household and [...]

Local News

Lower Paxton notes, 07.01.09

Posted on 30 June 2009 by

Fireworks show on tap … I hope to see you at the fireworks show at Koons Park this Sunday, July 5. The first rocket will be laucnhed at 9:15 pm or so. The event sponsored by Linglestown Fire Company and Lower Paxton Twp. usually attracts a huge crowd…

New Media

Tax-Day Tweetup

Posted on 07 April 2009 by
floor9.com

WHERE: Appalachian Brewing Company, Second Floor (Abbey Bar)
WHEN: Wed, April 15 2009 @ 7pm (till ???)
WHAT: Central PA Tweetup / blogger gathering
On the third Wednesday of every month, a bunch of us get together at ABC on Cameron Street for food, brew, and general socialization-driven mayhem.  We’re a casual bunch, and these events are anything [...]

Politics

Reed and Deep Throat- Thoughts On The Papenfuse FBI Allegation

Posted on 27 February 2009 by
Jersey

By now, most of you are aware that Eric Papenfuse made a pretty heavy allegation against Mayor Steven Reed and John Lavenda at his city-council-candidacy-announcement/press conference at the forthcoming Midtown Scholar Bookstore last night.
And certainly, most of you have likely read the commentary by Patriot News crime reporter Matthew Kemeny on either PennLive or in [...]

Sports

Weekend roundup 6/5

Posted on 05 June 2009 by
Sara Bozich

I can hardly believe it’s June already. I’m in a big rush today getting ready for my “Media Slumber Party” at the new Cottages at The Hotel Hershey. My sister is serving as my date for the weekend, and we’re…

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