Home 231 staff cut the ribbon on their reopened Harrisburg restaurant.
Our March edition of TheBurg magazine came out this week with lots of stories about people doing good in their communities. Pick up a copy while you’re out at the Ice & Fire Festival this weekend. As always, stay up to date on local news, with our recap of the week, below.
The Broad Street Market has some new vendors selling everything from burgers to smoothies to Asian cuisine and skincare products. Read about the people behind the businesses and what they have to offer, in our online story.
In his column, our editor compares the state’s relationship with the city of Harrisburg to having a bad neighbor. He implores the state government to own up to the responsibility that it has to this community.
Dauphin County paused its application process for the state and federally funded Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program as it nears the end of its funds, our online story reported. The county has disbursed over $16 million of the total $18 million that was allotted.
Our editor sets the tone and shares the background of our “Doing Good” special section of the March magazine in his Editor’s Note.
A GoFundMe created by a Dauphin County resident has raised thousands of dollars for Ukrainian families in need, our reporting found. Agata Czopek, organizer of the fundraiser, is originally from Poland, where many Ukrainians are seeking refuge.
Hamilton Health Center received a donation of 150 infant CPR training kits from Capital Blue Cross, our online story reported. Officials there hope that the kits will prevent injury and death due to choking or suffocation.
Harrisburg’s Ice & Fire Festival is this weekend, our online story reported. The event will feature ice sculptures, a street festival, food trucks and entertainment.
Harristown Enterprises announced that the Menaker Apartments would open for tenants in April, our online story reported. Originally constructed in 1906, the building is located on Market Square in Harrisburg.
Home 231 reopened on North Street in Harrisburg after weeks of limited hours, our online story reported. In January, the restaurant suffered extensive water damage, necessitating renovations.
March events are taking advantage of the warming weather and offering fun outdoor experiences. See our monthly Community Corner for nature, art and cultural events happening in the Harrisburg area. For a more extensive list, view our Happenings column.
Sara Bozich has a list of ways to enjoy the weekend locally. Find everything from art to music and theater events happening near you.
StartUp Harrisburg has rebranded to become Pursuit Coworking, a name that, the owners say, better reflects the company’s business model and growth strategy. The owners want to emphasize that they offer co-working space for many different types of businesses and jobs, not primarily for startups, our online story reported.
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is returning to downtown Harrisburg with music, dance groups, floats and more, our online story reported. The parade will start at 2 p.m. on March 19, with a four-mile race kicking off at noon.
A new Susquehanna Art Museum exhibit zeroes in on the rich bounty of American landscapes from the early-19th century through the late-20th century. In our magazine story, read more about the “In Nature’s Studio: Two Centuries of American Landscape” exhibit, on display now through May 22.
The Zembo Shrine in Harrisburg is off the sales market, as the fraternal organization has chosen to keep its building, our online story reported. After five years of looking for a new owner, the Zembo Shriners decided to restore the 92-year-old building as an events venue.
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