Better start working up an appetite! A foodie favorite since 2008, Harrisburg Restaurant Week returns Monday, Sept. 12! Every weekday through Sept. 19, the event (the largest of its kind in central PA!) will invite locals and out-of-towners alike to explore the many restaurants that make up Harrisburg's amazing dining scene. Participating is easy, as […]
If you've yet to attend Harrisburg's Kipona Festival, 2016 is a good time to start! This year marks the 100th anniversary of Kipona, which held its inaugural festival way back in 1916. That was when Harrisburg saw the completion of the Dock Street Dam and the river steps. To commemorate the achievements, Harrisburg's yearly Water […]
Whether you grow fresh herbs on your windowsill or shop for them at the farmers' market, there's nothing worse than seeing your just-bought herbs go bad before you get to enjoy them. Follow these tips to help give your herbs their maximum potential shelf life! Wash your herbs by swirling them around gently in cold […]
Located in Halifax, Lake Tobias Wildlife Park is more than just your typical zoo. Hidden in the countryside, it embodies the essence of six continents with its exotic animals and reptiles, as well as a truly interactive experiences for guests. Creating a happy, healthy and safe environment for the animals is the park’s mission, and […]
Baseball fans might know Harrisburg City Island as the home of FNB Field and the Harrisburg Senators, but that's not all you'll find here! Besides a place to root for the home team, City Island is a beloved local destination for summer fun. Measuring in at 63 acres, the island—which rises from the Susquehanna River […]
When the words “family fun” are in a business’s name, it better deliver, and Hummelstown's Challenge Family Fun Center certainly does! This rain-or-shine entertainment venue offers a variety of activities, including a 22-hole mini-golf course designed by a landscape architect, plus duck pin bowling and indoor batting cages. Additionally, the arcade features over 50 different […]
Mark your calendars! We here at DeSouza Brown are proud to announce the return of the Chicken Barbecue Fundraiser! Back for its fourth year, the fundraiser will be held on Saturday, August 13, at the Reserve at Hershey Meadows. For just $8.50 (or $8 if you buy your tickets in advance), each participant will receive […]
You’ll feel as if you’ve entered outer space the moment you visit Indian Echo Caverns, a hidden gem in Hummelstown. Many describe these caverns as their very own “diamond-in-the-rough”. Off the beaten path just a couple miles from Hershey, these caves are very different than the amusement park around the corner. Instead of rides and […]
Calling all local history buffs: This weekend marks the 153rd Gettysburg Anniversary Reenactment! An annual event organized by the Gettysburg Anniversary Committee (GAC), the reenactment is held on July 1-3 every year—the same three-day span of the actual Battle of Gettysburg in 1863! Period music, costumed reenactors, encampments, and more are all part of this […]
With a menu that can only be described as “giant,” the Soda Jerk Diner and Dairy Bar is a popular 1950’s Americana-themed diner that serves nearly everything your heart desires. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the specialties at this Hummelstown restaurant are traditional American, Greek, and Italian food, as well as an extensive […]