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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Tour de Belt will return to an in-person format in Harrisburg this year.

Get out of the house and enjoy all that Harrisburg has to offer at 3rd in the Burg tonight. While you’re out, pick up a copy of the magazine and, of course, don’t miss this week’s news coverage, right here.

TheBurg Podcast debuted a special Valentine’s Day episode this week. The show reveals the hidden gems of Harrisburg, according to nearly 25 of our podcast guests from the past year. Curious? Listen, here.

Chosen Friends Masonic Lodge’s legacy is deeply tied to Black history in Harrisburg, our magazine story reported. The fraternal organization has provided a sense of belonging and brotherhood to local men for decades.

Emmanuel Nsingani’s earthy emotional voice ranges from guttural lows to sobbing highs in his Afro-jazz music, our magazine story reported. He writes and sings lyrics in his native Lari, a language from the Republic of Congo, where he was born.

The February edition of TheBurg Podcast gives voice to people or causes representing minorities. Tune in to hear from three extraordinary local women.

Harrisburg, along with Dauphin County and nonprofit Impact Harrisburg, will conduct a disparity study to determine how and where the city can provide more opportunities to diverse businesses and contractors. The study will cost $250,000 and likely take a year to complete, according to our online story.

Harrisburg City Council passed its amended 2022 budget after it underwent significant changes by the new administration and council, our reporting found. The $70.7 million general fund budget is lower than last year’s and does not include a tax increase.

Heart & Soul Books opened this past weekend in Linglestown, our online story reported. The cozy shop features a wide range of books, with a focus on representation.

Midtown Cinema began to show “The Worst Person in the World” this week. According to our writer, you may find yourself relating to the main character.

Open Stage is currently staging “The Mad Ones,” an emotional musical experience. Our theater reviewer offers her views on the intense, yet comedic show, playing through March 12. Read more about it in our magazine story.

Public meetings, held by the city, are allowing Harrisburg residents to ask questions about the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money that the city is receiving. Consultant NW Financial explained to residents how the funds can be used, our reporting found.

Sara Bozich’s Weekend Roundup includes 3rd in the Burg and plenty of other fun events. Find them, here.

Theatre Harrisburg is performing “The Secret Garden now through Feb. 27 at Whitaker Center, our online story reported. The theater’s adaptation of the classic story is emotive and evocative, says our reviewer.

Tour de Belt will return to Harrisburg as an in-person ride, our online story reported. The bicycling event will now feature a “Finish Line Fest” with live music, food trucks and entertainment.

 

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