Harrisburg Police Commissioner Thomas Carter and Mayor Wanda Williams swore in five new officers on Thursday.
Happy Memorial Day, Harrisburg. Whether you’re headed to Artsfest or plan to grill with friends, make sure you first get up to speed on this past week’s local news.
Another Round Lemoyne resells professional-grade restaurant wares at a fraction of their original prices, our magazine story reported. Owner Jon Bellem purchased the items from the pandemic wave of closed cafes and restaurants.
Artsfest will return to Harrisburg’s Riverfront Park this weekend from May 28 to 30, our online story reported. The event will feature 150 art vendors, as well as food, music and entertainment.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region received its largest donation ever, our reporting found. Philanthropist Mackenzie Scott awarded the organization $1.1 million. In total, she donated $122.6 million to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, which then allocated a portion of the funds to 38 local agencies.
Dauphin County announced tourism grants for dozens of local programs, projects and organizations, our online story reported. The county will award over $2.3 million in grants to 77 recipients.
Dauphin County Library System opened a new downtown Harrisburg Print Shop, our online story reported. The facility will allow the library to print its own materials, as well as provide affordable services to local nonprofits.
Harrisburg plans to begin a Group Violence Intervention program to prevent gun violence in the city, our online story reported. According to officials, it will only be successful if the community is committed to helping out.
The Harrisburg Police Bureau swore in five new officers on Thursday, our reporting found. They also presented officers with awards of bravery and recognized retirees.
Jeannetta Politis was appointed executive director of the Joshua Group in Harrisburg, filling the shoes of founder Kirk Hallet, who retired. In our magazine story, read more about the organization’s mission to support at-risk youth.
Obesity is a national pandemic that has been exasperated by the COVID-19 pandemic, says George Fernandez, founder of Latino Connection. Latino populations are especially at risk. For tips on how to combat obesity, read our online story.
One13 Social is an upscale, casual restaurant specializing in dishes created with locally sourced ingredients, our magazine story reported. The restaurant is relatively new to Carlisle, but already has dedicated customers.
Once Upon a Pesto, an online blog, showcases unique pesto recipes from around the world. In our magazine story, read about Dauphin County resident Jessica Paholsky’s vision behind the blog and find a few recipes to try.
PennDOT announced that it expects to move forward with a plan to rehabilitate the Market Street Bridge, our online story reported. The project would include adding a new utility bridge.
PennDOT’s proposal for the Market Street Bridge has our editor wondering how one agency could have so many bad ideas. In an editorial, read why he’s opposed to the proposal to add a utility bridge next to the historic structure.
Poets in Harrisburg have found healing and meaning through writing, our magazine story reported. Read about several local poets who not only write to help themselves, but to impact others.
Sankofa African American Theatre Company will premiere “Crowns” this weekend at Open Stage in Harrisburg. In our magazine story, read about the show, which centers the experiences of Black women finding their place in the world.
Sara Bozich has lots of ideas for how to spend your weekend, including Artsfest, Harrisburg Senators games and Memorial Day festivities.
“Saving Our Streets” will honor the families of gun violence victims, as well as educate the youth, on May 28, our online story reported. The event will be held at Italian Lake Park in Harrisburg and feature vendors, community resources and kids’ activities.
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