A CASA student shows a hat designed for CASALive’s “Waves”
Happy May, everyone! We published our new issue this week, thick with stories on Harrisburg’s restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops and more. It’s one of our favorite issues of the year—and we hope it’s one of yours, too!
Around town this week, we also covered lots of exciting developments, including the Harrisburg School Board’s hiring of a new principal and the Harrisburg YMCA’s takeover of a downtown fitness studio. Check out the full news haul below:
CASA Live, an all-original student-led production, will take place later this month. Students have created the music, scenes and everything in-between.
Excel Remodeling’s president shares tips for a smooth home remodel in a column from April’s home and gardens issue.
HACC reversed course on its decision to cancel fall sports programming as part of a plan to reduce costs as it attempts to narrow a large budget deficit.
Harrisburg School Board hired a new high school principal and approved $6.8 million in William Penn demo contracts earlier this week.
Harrisburg YMCA has taken over operations of the former “Fit on Market” fitness studio in Strawberry Square downtown, now called “Y on Market.”
LGBT Center of Central PA announced its schedule of happenings for the coming months, including exhibits, screenings and celebrations.
TheBurg captured the “Sweepstakes” award for best performance in an annual ad contest sponsored by the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Foundation.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg is set to shift its business model with the help of a transition team, after an open letter said its development of the Alexander Grass Campus was “not viable.”
Our Adventure Together columnist highlights Cunningham Falls State Park as a fun family trip just over the Maryland state line.
Our editor wonders why Harrisburg feels like it’s constantly in crisis in his May editorial—and proposes some potential answers.
Sara Bozich has compiled the best events of the weekend in her Weekend Roundup, including Books & Brews in Coronet Park. Check out the full list.
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