It looks like the summer heat will get cranked up in Harrisburg this coming week, making it the perfect time to park yourself under a shade tree or near the AC unit and catch up on all of your Burg reading. You can start, below.
Harrisburg School District Receiver Dr. Lori Suski appointed an interim superintendent, following Eric Turman’s announcement that he would resign, our online story reported. The district has also begun its search for a new official for the position.
Harrisburg Young Professionals (HYP) opened nominations for its annual “20 in their 20’s” awards. Read our story to find out how to nominate a local young person.
Home sales in the Harrisburg area have risen, along with prices, in the last month. In our story, find out specific data for Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry counties.
Hoop It Up Harrisburg 3×3 Street Fest basketball tournament will return to City Island this summer on Saturday, July 27, our online story reported. The event welcomes people of all ages and abilities to play and compete for a cash prize.
HU Presents’ Summer Concert Series is back with a diverse selection of headliners, our magazine story reported. Our writer spoke with artist Jenny Lewis, who will perform this month, about her creative process and recent music.
Kayaking offers a fun way to spend time together as a family this summer. In our magazine story, find out ways to introduce your kids to watersports, including safety education.
Lidl, a European-based discount grocery store, cut the ribbon on its location at 5125 Jonestown Rd. in the Paxton Towne Centre, officially opening the store to the public, our online story reported.
Police presence in the city will be bolstered in the wake of several recent shootings, Harrisburg officials shared at a press conference. They also announced an upcoming gun buy-back program.
Sara Bozich has found all of this weekend’s best events. Find out what’s happening in the Harrisburg area, here.
SoMa has some new decorative additions along its streetscape, our online story reported. Harristown Enterprises shared that it made improvements including adding permanent brick pavers, bike racks, planters and bollards.
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation formally announced its proposal to build a “veterans village” in South Harrisburg for those who are experiencing homelessness, our online story reported. The proposal received an approval from the Harrisburg Planning Commission last week at a meeting where board members brought up questions about the future of a part of the Greenbelt, which runs through the project site.
Winding Hill Park North has a new sensory garden that contains a variety of plants, each targeting a specific sense, our online story reported. Upper Allen Township officials cut the ribbon on the green space this week.
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