Monday, April 27, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

Celebrate creativity and community: A giveaway offers tickets to Proudly PA!, the Fort Hunter Park festival with Pennsylvania bands, art, wine and craft vendors, and food trucks in Harrisburg -- read the full story.

Workforce health services expand: CNS Occupational Medicine will open a 5,000-square-foot clinic in Harrisburg, near major transportation routes, and place a New Hire Specialist on-site to help employers with driver qualification and onboarding compliance -- read the full story.

Civic pride on full display: Harrisburg Young Professionals wrapped the 26th Forster Street Cleanup as volunteers pitched in and the city supplied mulch and perennials. Volunteers logged 300 hours, and a touch-up is planned soon -- see what volunteers accomplished.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Tiki night, sorted: When the week needs a mini getaway, High Dive mixes tropical tiki stunners and dialed in classics, then backs it up with bites like Cacio e Peppe Fries, crispy popcorn chicken, and warm beignets. Rally a friend and make it your midweek reset.

Level up your week: JB Lovedraft's MicroPub mixes craft beer, stacked burgers, and a moody, gamer-friendly hangout where retro consoles and pinball keep the hands busy between bites. Grab a friend for karaoke or trivia, then wander upstairs for arcade nostalgia and serious chill.

Serious sandwich vibes: Mr. Deli And Mrs. Too! stacks the kind of classic, no-nonsense hoagies and deli salads that make lunch feel like a small victory. Friendly crew, generous fillings, and that neighborhood vibe where they remember your usual... consider this your midweek morale boost.

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

Selling your house doesn't have to take months: If you need to sell quickly — because you're downsizing, relocating, or just ready to close this chapter — Liz helps seniors sell their houses fast. As-is. No repairs, no showings, no drawn-out back-and-forth. You pick the closing date. *See how it works →

Unknown-number calls aren't random: Scammers don't just pick numbers out of a hat. They pay data brokers a few bucks and get everything they need to harass you, trick you, rob you, or steal your identity outright. Incogni removes all of your personal info from these data broker sites and keeps an eye out to make sure it stays gone for good. *Get protected →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

🎭 The Addams Family: A Musical Comedy @ Alexander Grass Campus for Jewish Life | Wednesday (4/29) at 7:00 PM – Come snap along with the creepy, kooky family as the Harrisburg JCC’s Ellie Goldenberg Theater Program stages The Addams Family at the Alexander Grass Campus, all ages onstage, familiar faces in the cast. Community pride, humor, and PG-ish vibes, so maybe skip the littlest ghouls.

🧘 Tots Yoga 2026 @ commUNITY yoga space | Thursday (4/30) at 9:15 AM – Bring your tiny tornado to commUNITY Yoga Space for Tots Yoga, a 45-minute parent-and-tot class for crawlers to two-year-olds packed with movement, singing, and big feelings tamed by tiny breaths. First class is free, the memories are priceless, and nap time becomes likely.

🏛 Walking Tour: Landmarks of the Capitol Complex @ Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex | Saturday (5/2) at 10:00 AM – David Morrison is leading a stroll around the Capitol, decoding architecture, art, and monuments, plus the Old 8th Ward’s lost landmarks tied to abolition, the Underground Railroad, and African American history. Meet at Capitol Fountain, bring comfy shoes, and yes, history counts as steps.

🍖 Spring Barbecue @ Rescue Fire Company #37 | Saturday (5/2) at 10:30 AM – Skip cooking and swing through the drive-thru BBQ to back Rescue Fire Co. Fifteen bucks gets you chicken, applesauce, their famous baked beans, a baked potato, roll, and butter. Go early, it sells out faster than gossip at the diner.

On 25 private acres in Fishing Creek Valley, this rustic Roland-built home blends mountain views with smart lighting, audio, and security. Showpiece kitchen flaunts a Michelangelo quartzite island. The finished lower level adds a bar, a bath with coffered copper ceiling, and a hidden Murphy door to a walk-in gun safe. A creek and a 3-car garage complete the setting.