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Why they run toward the fire (for free)

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Nov 23, 2025

Why they run toward the fire (for free)

The unspoken covenant of living in Central Pennsylvania.

Poll Alert: Wawa or Sheetz? Plus, Your Weekend Events

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Nov 21, 2025

Poll Alert: Wawa or Sheetz? Plus, Your Weekend Events

This Weekend: Bullride Mania, Theatre,

Where the 717 is going this Wednesday night

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Nov 24, 2025

Where the 717 is going this Wednesday night

Plus: Turnpike warnings and the great "Filling" debate.

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Poll Alert: Wawa or Sheetz? Plus, Your Weekend Events

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Nov 21, 2025

Poll Alert: Wawa or Sheetz? Plus, Your Weekend Events

This Weekend: Bullride Mania, Theatre,

Lebanon Parade + Hershey Lights + More: Let’s Go

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Nov 19, 2025

Lebanon Parade + Hershey Lights + More: Let’s Go

Tree lighting, concerts, parades, and one restaurant locals swear by

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This Weekend in the 717 is Loaded. You Ready?

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Nov 14, 2025

This Weekend in the 717 is Loaded. You Ready?

5 Local Events That Will Make You Actually Leave the House

7 things to do this weekend + a story that’ll move you

Events

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Nov 12, 2025

7 things to do this weekend + a story that’ll move you

Your Wednesday lineup: local wins, events, and a quiz for bragging rights

Did Harrisburg just make history with pocket change? Plus: Lancaster’s wildest night ahead

Events

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Nov 17, 2025

Did Harrisburg just make history with pocket change? Plus: Lancaster’s wildest night ahead

+ this week’s can’t-miss events

New Week, New Reasons to Love Your Neighborhood—Dig into the 717

Events

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Nov 10, 2025

New Week, New Reasons to Love Your Neighborhood—Dig into the 717

Wind, warmth, and neighborly spirit: Dive into this week’s real local headlines, trusted events, and a spotlight

The smell of cider, live blues downtown, and a bakery comeback

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Nov 7, 2025

The smell of cider, live blues downtown, and a bakery comeback

Your weekend guide to parades, music, markets, and one sweet story out of Midtown


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Did Harrisburg just make history with pocket change? Plus: Lancaster’s wildest night ahead

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Nov 17, 2025

Did Harrisburg just make history with pocket change? Plus: Lancaster’s wildest night ahead

+ this week’s can’t-miss events

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This Weekend in the 717 is Loaded. You Ready?

This Weekend in the 717 is Loaded. You Ready?

5 Local Events That Will Make You Actually Leave the House

Restaurants

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Shoofly Pie, Who does it best?

Shoofly Pie, Who does it best?


Nov 9, 2025

Hands That Build Tomorrow: Young Harrisburg Residents Rediscovering the Power of Skilled Trades

Hands That Build Tomorrow: Young Harrisburg Residents Rediscovering the Power of Skilled Trades


Nov 16, 2025

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