POSTPONED: Blackman MMA’s PFC II

Posted on 06 February 2010 by
Sara Bozich

**UPDATE** The Pennsylvania Fighting Championship II, presented by Steve Blackman MMA, scheduled for tonight has been POSTPONED until tomorrow, Sunday, Feb. 7 at 1 p.m. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.

Out in the Cold: Civil War Museum Spending Two Weeks Outside

Posted on 05 February 2010 by
Justin Kunkel, Editor

Fundraising stunts are nothing new. In fact, they've become so common that often, their impact is marginalized. Not to say that the causes they support aren't valid and worthy of donations, but it's hard to stand out amongst the crowd of peop...

Correction: Mizik for Haiti is POSTPONED

Posted on 05 February 2010 by
Sara Bozich

**UPDATE** This event has been postponed due to inclement weather. Contrary to what you may have read in my column this morning, Mizik for Haiti, the fantastic fundraiser happening at the Maennerchor's Cathedral Room is going on from noon to...

Weekend roundup 2/5

Posted on 05 February 2010 by
Sara Bozich

*Note: All events are subject to change due to inclement weather. Pending another possible "Storm of the Century," this weekend is full of fun-bearing promise. For instance, Saturday night (omgshe'sgoingtopromotethisBlackmanMMAfightagain), Steve Blackman MMA presents the second Pennsylvania Fighting Championship at...

This Weekend: Hot Chocolate & Snow

Posted on 04 February 2010 by
Justin Kunkel, Editor

When Hershey Entertainment and Resorts noticed the late-winter dead spot on the region's entertainment calendar a few years ago, they probably viewed it a probletunity. Thus Chocolate Covered February was born. This is the third time they've ...

Spotobe Top 10: February 3

Posted on 03 February 2010 by
Justin Kunkel, Editor

1. Eastern Sports & Outdoors Show: February 6–14 at the PA Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg 2. Lititz Fire & Ice Festival: February 12 & 13 in downtown Lititz 3. Party With "Jersey Shore's" Angelina Pivarnick: February 6 at the West Shore ...

Issac’s - Hershey, Harrisburg, Linglestown

Posted on 03 February 2010 by
swtp596

Overall Rating: Great Lunch Spot!Highlight: Clear and Flexible Menu, Low Prices, Yummy SoupLowlight: No Egg SaladVeggie Note: Everything on this menu that is vegetarian is clearly listed and they will accommodate most requestsI know it's been a while s...

Issac’s - Hershey, Harrisburg, Linglestown

Posted on 03 February 2010 by
swtp596

Overall Rating: Great Lunch Spot!Highlight: Clear and Flexible Menu, Low Prices, Yummy SoupLowlight: No Egg SaladVeggie Note: Everything on this menu that is vegetarian is clearly listed and they will accommodate most requestsI know it's been a while s...

Sara Bozich 2010-02-03 11:57:55

Posted on 03 February 2010 by
Sara Bozich

Brent Colflesh was the winner of the Pennsylvania Fighting Championship II tickets for this Saturday, Feb. 6 - plus a Steve Blackman action figure. To buy tickets to the PFC II, visit http://www.blackmanmma.com/

The Harrisburg Parking Authority: Ripping You Off More Than Ever

Posted on 02 February 2010 by
Justin Kunkel, Editor

I am one of the intrepid people that parks on City Island. In the summer, the twice-daily walk across the Walnut Street Bridge is quite pleasant. It's a peaceful way to start and end the day. During the winter, the walk is hellish. Stumbling ...

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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

Roasters gets rain garden

Posted on 01 September 2009 by
B²

The damp weather Saturday morning didn’t deter volunteers affiliated with Paxton Creek Watershed and Education Association from putting the finishing touches on a rain garden behind St. Thomas Roasters in Linglestown.Stormwater that drains off of the…

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

POSTPONED: Blackman MMA’s PFC II

Posted on 06 February 2010 by
Sara Bozich

**UPDATE** The Pennsylvania Fighting Championship II, presented by Steve Blackman MMA, scheduled for tonight has been POSTPONED until tomorrow, Sunday, Feb. 7 at 1 p.m. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.

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