Harrisburg City Council held its first legislative session of the year on Tuesday to discuss the 2022 proposed amended budget.
Happy Black History Month to all of our readers! In our new issue of the magazine, you can read stories highlighting Black history, culture and community. Find a few below, as well, as you catch up on this week’s local news.
Accessibility is a priority for Harrisburg City Council, which is trying to make meetings more inclusive, our reporting found. For their first legislative session of the year on Tuesday, council had a new Kid’s Corner, to better allow parents to bring children to meetings, and a sign language interpreter.
African Americans haven’t always had the easiest time studying their genealogy, as they’ve faced barriers to documenting their lives. But now, social media, digitization and DNA are restoring forgotten stories to the American experience, our magazine story reported.
Our cartoon for February is “Under New Management.” Wonder what we are talking about? Click here.
Central Pennsylvania youth soccer clubs have collaborated to form an advisory board to better recruit and train regional young male soccer players, our online story reported. The group will support the creation of the Men’s Hershey FC National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) Team and the Central Pennsylvania United Under 23 Team (Central Penn United U-23).
A drive-through COVID-19 testing center opened in Dauphin County on Wednesday, our online story reported. Tests will be offered for free on the campus of the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
Dr. Lori Suski was named by the Court of Common Pleas as the new receiver for the Harrisburg School District, our online story reported. Suski fills the position that Dr. Janet Samuels previously occupied before announcing her resignation in January.
February brings plenty of Valentine’s Day and Black History Month events, as well as others. Peruse our Community Corner and Happenings columns to find fun ways to fill up your month!
Harrisburg Black Newsbeat, a regular show at Open Stage theater, spotlights talent, culture and art from the Black community. In our magazine story, read about show host Dr. Kimeka Campbell’s motivation and what she has in store to celebrate Black History Month on the show.
Harrisburg’s new administration presented its proposed, amended 2022 budget to City Council on Tuesday, our reporting found. The general fund budget, $69.9 million for 2022, is a $10 million decrease from last year’s spending plan.
Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC announced new board chairs, officers and members of the board of directors, our online story reported. For 2022, G. Greg Gunn will serve as the chair of the Chamber’s board of directors, while Casey Khuri will serve as the chair of the board for CREDC.
Ice & Fire Festival will return to Harrisburg in March, our reporting found. The event will feature over 50 ice sculptures, fire dancers, an ice slide and a street festival.
The mayor and City Council’s relationship has historically been less than ideal in Harrisburg. As Mayor Wanda Williams assumes her new position, our editor hopes for more harmony between the city’s executive and legislative branches.
Rosemary has the perfect dish to cheer you up during these cold winter months—a summery Sicilian orange salad. Find her recipe, here.
Sara Bozich has fun ways to beat the winter blues in her Weekend Roundup of events in the Harrisburg area.
Shelters in Harrisburg are working to meet the demand for housing during the winter, our reporting found. According to local activists, the need is even greater this season, as many shelters are at capacity.
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