Alexis Campbell, Brianna Dow, and Robert Campbell of the Harrisburg Fringe Festival
It’s been a long week full of city news. If you missed any of our daily coverage this week, it’s all tied up for you below:
BrewFest is taking place at Fort Hunter Park this Saturday, bringing in more than 50 beer vendors for the Susquehanna River adjacent event.
Carrie Wissler-Thomas, outgoing president of the Art Association of Harrisburg, is displaying decades of her work in a retrospective painting exhibition through August. Read about it in Bob’s Art Blog.
Dauphin County commissioners approved 116 tourism grants Wednesday, distributing more than $2.5 million across cultural, arts, sports and other area programs.
Harrisburg-area home sales and prices both increased in June, according to the latest report on previously owned houses.
Harrisburg City Council approved federal fund allocations, money for parks and an apartment project in Allison Hill at its last meeting before summer recess this week.
Harrisburg’s former finance director was fired last week, a development coming just days after the city’s communications director also was dismissed. The employee told City Council that the action may have had to do with an ethical concern he’d raised in recent months.
Harrisburg Fringe Festival, which brings together visual artists, dancers, actors, circus performers and musicians for pop-up performances across the city—is happening this weekend.
Harrisburg school district will receive $124 million total in funds for the 2026-27 school year, following state budget allocations.
Harrisburg school district’s chief financial officer Marcia Stokes will leave her role in the coming months for an equivalent position at the Lancaster school district, which faces a multi-million dollar budget deficit this year.
Harrisburg Tool Library opened this year, letting residents check out equipment for projects. A team of locals kick-started the idea, with a passion for making supplies accessible.
Pennsylvania announced on Thursday a list of Dauphin and Cumberland County construction projects that were awarded Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants by the Office of the Budget.
Pride Festival of Central PA and Pride Parade will take place on July 25, bringing entertainment, vendors and community connection to Harrisburg.
Sara Bozich has compiled the best events of the weekend in her Weekend Roundup, including 3rd in the Burg. Check out the full list here.
Wildheart Ministries broke ground on Friday on a nine-unit affordable housing development that will be for sale. The project, on Market Street, near N. 13th Street, will also include commercial space.
Zucchini blossoms make for a unique and tasty summer dish. Rosemary has a recipe for you, here.
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