District officials ceremoniously broke ground on a project to improve Harrisburg High School-John Harris campus’s Severance Field.
The month of June brings lots of outdoor events and happenings in the Harrisburg area. Read about a few upcoming festivities and catch up on other local news from the week, below.
TheBurg Podcast for June is focused on revitalization. Tune in to hear from several organizations on how they are beautifying and impacting Harrisburg and the state.
Boho Hoarder opened in Paxtonia with a collection of vintage and thrifted items for sale, our online story reported. Owner Rebecca Babish shares her love for second-hand shopping and offers clothing, home décor and accessories, among other items.
Free Shakespeare in the Park returned for its 29th year, presenting “The Winter’s Tale,” our online story reported. Gamut Theatre and Narcisse Theatre Co. have partnered to bring the annual event to Reservoir Park.
The Harrisburg School District ceremoniously broke ground on a project to replace the turf football field and the track at the Harrisburg High School-John Harris campus’s Severance Field. The project will include the addition of lights to the area, which will allow for use of the field after sunset, our online story reported.
The Harrisburg School District proposed its 2022-23 budget, which includes a 3.36% property tax hike, our reporting found. The $224.2 million budget includes the use of millions of dollars in federal COVID relief funds.
The Historic Harrisburg Association is devoting the entire month of June to commemorating the 50th anniversary of Hurricane Agnes and the historic flood that devastated the city in 1972. To find out more about the history, and to hear from those who were impacted, read our magazine story.
The Jackson Lick pool is set to open in Harrisburg this weekend, our online story reported. The city will also offer several summer programs for youth.
Juneteenth is coming up and Young Professionals of Color-Greater Harrisburg is ready to celebrate. The organization has several events planned for the week ahead, including its Juneteenth Jubilee. Find out what’s happening, in our magazine story.
A March Against Social Injustice and Gun Violence took place recently at the state Capitol with the goal of bringing awareness to the issue, our online story reported. All You Can Inc. and Be a Man Inc. hosted the march, followed by a panel discussion.
“Memoria” is playing this month at Midtown Cinema. In her column, read why our movie reviewer was disappointed by the “excruciatingly slow-paced” film.
Philadelphia has one of the largest collections of outdoor murals in the country, our magazine story reported. Mural Arts Philadelphia is the organization behind the art—with a tally of over 4,000 projects.
Sara Bozich has plenty of summer events for your weekend. From concerts to craft shows, she’s got it all, right here.
The “Secret Gardens of Historic Harrisburg” Garden Tour will return this weekend, our online story reported. The self-guided tour will take place on June 12, and lead tour-goers to 20 gardens and outdoor spaces in the historic Midtown and Shipoke neighborhoods.
Spotted lanternflies are headed back to Harrisburg, our online story reported. The city is offering free traps and advice on how to eliminate the invasive species.
Summer concerts are headed to Harrisburg for what could be the “best” lineup yet, according to Harrisburg University Presents. Check out what bands will play in the Harrisburg area in the coming months, here.
A Youth Commission will be reinstated in Harrisburg, as the city is currently accepting applications for board members, our online story reported. Selected residents, ages 14 to 18, will advise the city on issues concerning the youth.
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