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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Construction workers began milling N. 2nd Street this week

There’s never a dull week in the Burg. This week, new businesses opened, parks and street projects broke ground, and artistic events were announced. Find all of the news listed and linked, below.

April is full of fun springtime events in the Harrisburg area. See what’s happening, here.

TheBurg Podcast features Harrisburg’s and Pennsylvania’s wild side, from the Susquehanna River to its parks and outdoor recreation. Hear from the state’s first director of outdoor recreation, the president of the Pride of the Susquehanna and an organizer for “Art in the Wild” at Wildwood Park.

City Council considered a possible strategy to address gun violence in Harrisburg, our online story reported. Council members also discussed the recipients of annual federal housing funds.

Construction continued on N. 2nd Street in Harrisburg as the city started the milling process, a step forward in a project to transform the road from one-way to two-way traffic. For more information on the construction schedule and how it affects parking, read our online story.

Electric vehicles are becoming more popular, but are they practical for those who live in the city? In our magazine story, our writer explores that question, talking to local EV owners and industry officials.

Harrisburg and local bird advocates are encouraging people to go lights-out at night to prevent bird collisions with buildings and windows, our online story reported. “Lights Out Harrisburg” will take place from now through May.

Harrisburg’s rent relief program is nearing its end, but there are still some funds left for residents in need, our online story reported.

The Original Hot Dog Factory franchise now has a Harrisburg location on Market Street, our online story reported. Local owners LaToya Williams and Hauson Green hope their new business pursuit will serve as an example for young entrepreneurs.

Pennsylvania has hired its first director of outdoor recreation, Nathan Reigner. In our magazine story, read about Reigner’s love for nature and how he plans to carry that into his new position.

The Pride of the Susquehanna has a new president, Kim Rice, our magazine story reported. It’s been a rough few years for the Pride, but Rice has big plans for the riverboat’s future.

The Rasika School of Dance partnered with Gamut Theatre to produce “Panchatantra Tales,” bringing Indian classical and folk dance to the stage in central PA, our online story reported. The show will run for one weekend only, from April 8 to 10.

Reina “R76” Wooden, a Harrisburg artist, was chosen to have her artwork displayed in the U.S. embassy in Moldova, our online story reported. As part of the federal “Art in Embassies” program, her work will be exhibited in the residence of Ambassador Kent Logsdon, a Pennsylvania native.

Reservoir Park is closer to having a new Chutes and Ladders playground, as Harrisburg officials broke ground on the construction project this week, our online story reported. The playground will replace outdated and underused equipment in the Allison Hill park.

Sara Bozich has her weekly roundup of events for your weekend. Looking for entertainment, food, recreation? Look no further.

Theatre Harrisburg’s latest production, “Now and Then,” is a heartfelt romantic dramedy that takes place within an Irish pub setting, our theater reviewer writes. The show runs now through April 10.

A Youth Poetry Slam will take place at the State Museum of Pennsylvania this weekend, our online story reported. Writer’s Wordshop, will host the event with the goal of providing an outlet for young people to express themselves.

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