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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Hannah Witwer and Brian Omino celebrate their marriage at the Broad Street Market

Our June issue has debuted—pick up a copy and picture yourself in one of Detweiler Park’s lovely orange Adirondack chairs. If you missed any of TheBurg’s daily coverage this week, we’ve wrapped it up neatly for you below:

Artsfest gathered thousands along Riverfront Park for the 58th annual celebration of art, music and community—here’s a little bit about how the event came to be.

Broad Street Market hosted wedding festivities for Harrisburg residents Hannah Witwer and Brian Omino—a couple who were first introduced through friends and later ran into each other at the favorite lunch spot.

City Council on Tuesday approved a contract to support an Independence Day fireworks show, while expressing support for increased safety measures at the event.

Crispy Halal, a new-to-the-area restaurant, is slated to open along N. 2nd Street in June.

Harrisburg School Board advanced its 2026-2027 budget Tuesday night, with the intent to adopt a final version next month.

Moviate Film Festival took place at Midtown Cinema this week, featuring more than 60 films from 15 countries with 13% of the movies being screened on real film.

Our “Adventure Together” columnist explores a historic tree in Linglestown.

Our publisher offers a positive observation of the city, clocking a wave of new businesses opening in downtown Harrisburg following a challenging few years for commercial activity post-pandemic.

Sara Bozich has compiled the best events of the weekend in her Weekend Roundup, including Sunday Food Truck Night at SoMa. Check out the full list.

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