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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Mayor Wanda Williams speaks at her inauguration on Monday.

The first snow of 2022 kicked off an exciting weekend here in Harrisburg. On Saturday, the weeklong PA Farm Show returns after a year off due to the pandemic. Before you run out the door in search of a famous farm show milkshake, catch up on this week’s local news, below.

Athletes Serving Athletes (ASA), is an organization dedicated to giving people with limited mobility the joy of running. In our magazine story, read about the life-changing experiences of a few racers.

A Capital Beltway expansion project is poised to reshape the commercial corridor driving through the heart of Harrisburg. In our magazine story, read about how the I-83 widening project will impact the area, including businesses like the East Shore Diner.

Our editor published a Burg Blog in which he shares his thoughts on Harrisburg’s future with new city Mayor Wanda Williams. What might we expect with a new administration? Read, here.

The “Fill a Glass with Hope” fundraiser is an annual effort by local organizations to provide fresh milk to Pennsylvania families in need, our online story reported. On Friday, officials from Feeding Pennsylvania and the PA Dairymen’s Association kicked off the event at the PA Farm Show complex.

Fred Burton, a local author, explores the issue of fracking in his novel “Bountiful Calling.” His book sheds light on the human impact of fracking in the Marcellus Shale region of Pennsylvania, our magazine story reported.

Gamut Theatre is hosting the annual Shakespeare Theatre Association conference this week, our magazine story reported. The conference showcases the classics, with a twist, and hundreds of people from around the world have come to take part.

The Harrisburg Improv Theatre reopens this weekend, after being closed for almost two years due to the pandemic, our reporting found. The theater offers shows, as well as improv classes for all skill levels.

Janet Samuels, court-appointed receiver for the Harrisburg School District, announced her resignation as of Jan. 29, our reporting found. The district did not specify why Samuels was leaving.

Mayor Wanda Williams was inaugurated on Monday, becoming Harrisburg’s 39th mayor, our online story reported. City Council also reorganized, electing Danielle Bowers as the new council president. View pictures from the mayoral inauguration, here.

The PA Farm Show is back, which means time for a farm animal reunion. Wondering what the cows might say to the horses? Check out our cartoon, here.

The PA Farm Show undertook $21 million worth of renovations to its building during its year off for the pandemic. In our magazine story, read about the freshly face-lifted facility, including façade improvements, floor replacements and lighting upgrades.

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