Ryan Unger, president and CEO of Harrisburg Regional Chamber and Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC)
Happy Juneteenth! If you missed any of the TheBurg’s daily coverage this week, we’ve wrapped it up neatly for you below:
“Aging with Pride,” a social group run through the LGBT Center of Central PA, meets monthly for luncheons that foster community and connection.
City Council discussed legislation Tuesday surrounding an auction of former mayor Steve Reed’s artifacts, the creation of a police substation and reallocating funds for city park renovations to fill a funding gap.
Dock Street Dam drownings and close calls have prompted an upcoming analysis by a national nonprofit that will study options to make the dam safer over the next 1½ to two years with a tentative start in July.
Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church announced that it will host a 717 Day Celebration at the newly renovated Gorgas Playground, at 7th and Radnor streets, on July 17 from 4 to 8 p.m.
Juneteenth programming celebrating Black culture took place across the city this week, including the Juneteenth Jubilee on the Riverfront.
“MyHBG Create Your Community” grant program applications will open Monday, awarding between $500 and $2,500 to applicants for “mini” low‑cost community-driven art and pop-up projects that enhance downtown public spaces.
PA Downtown Center held its first public workshop this week at John Harris High School, soliciting input from the public on ways to revitalize downtown Harrisburg in part of an ongoing revitalization planning effort.
rabbittransit announced Monday that it will launch a new smartcard and mobile pay system next month for its Capital Region, Gettysburg, Shippensburg and York routes.
Sara Bozich has compiled the best events of the weekend in her Weekend Roundup, including 3rd in the Burg. Check out the full list.
Sofar Sounds, a globally recognized community of musicians who perform in unique venues, will debut in Harrisburg next month.
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