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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Ride of Silence display on the Capitol steps

We’ve been busy finalizing our June issue this week, but the daily news has kept trucking along. If you missed any of TheBurg’s coverage, we’ve wrapped it up neatly for you below:

Alexander Grass Campus will soon be listed for sale, as a  transition team member for the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg said the organization is working quickly to correct course, as it faces more than $9 million in debts.

Big 26 Baseball Classic will bring Pennsylvania and Maryland’s best high school baseball players to City Island this summer.

Bob’s Art Blog showcases the “art” of early eats this month, highlighting local brunch spots.

Gorgas Park is now open to the public and boasts new playground equipment, a large pavilion with picnic tables, grills and fitness equipment.

Harrisburg’s bakeries seem to flourish while other businesses struggle. We wondered why.

Harrisburg engineer Joel Seiders said the city is beginning a three-year city-wide traffic study and will soon begin three road paving projects, among other infrastructure upgrades

King Mansion has changed a lot over its 100-year lifetime. The historic property on Front Street has transformed from a family home into a breathtaking events venue.

Ned Smith Center has announced its lineup for summer concert series, which will run on select Saturdays from May 23 through Aug. 29.

Ride of Silence bike ride took place this week as a display at the Capitol honored cyclists tragically killed while riding.

Tri-County Housing hosted a ribbon cutting Monday to celebrate the completion of five affordable housing units in Uptown Harrisburg.

Watershed Pub became the first dining destination in Camp Hill since Prohibition to serve wine, spirits and beer in 2020. Since then, its drinks have only gotten better.

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