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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

The”Carpets and Draperies” building in Midtown Harrisburg is nearing the end of construction.

After a long last weekend, this week has flown by! In case you missed any of this week’s news from the Harrisburg area, we’ve got you covered.

Bicyclist Leyla Monroy, who died after colliding with a car in Harrisburg, will be honored at a memorial on Saturday, our online story reported. Organizers hope also to bring awareness to the issue of bike and pedestrian safety.

Bridges spanning the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg may be in for upgrades as the Harrisburg Area Transportation Study (HATS) seeks to use millions of dollars in federal infrastructure funds. In his column, our editor weighs in on the proposals and what each bridge may be best used for.

TheBurg Podcast for July is spotlighting all things cute and fluffy. Tune in to hear from the Humane Society of Harrisburg Area and the Harrisburg Great Dog Program, among other segments.

The Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning, which has proposed a childcare facility in Uptown Harrisburg, will move forward after receiving City Council approval, our reporting found. Council also voted in favor of an affordable housing development in South Harrisburg.

The “Carpets and Draperies” building in Midtown Harrisburg is nearly complete after an extensive renovation, our online story reported. The building will feature five apartments and a first-floor bakery.

Harrisburg’s Great Dog Program trains pups and parents through a relationship-based method, our magazine story reported. The program can assist dogs with issues like aggression and separation anxiety.

Harrisburg officials addressed an incident that occurred at the city’s Fourth of July festival when a fight broke out, causing hundreds of attendees to flee Riverfront Park, our online story reported. They also announced that attendees who lost personal items in the chaos could pick them up at the Reservoir Park mansion.

Harrisburg Young Professionals opened its nominations for “20 In Their 20s,” our online story reported. The organization will choose 20 young professionals who live and work in Harrisburg to honor.

Hydration is especially important during the hot summer months, according to Capital Blue Cross. Click here to find tips on how to stay healthy and hydrated.

Mecum Auctions will return to Harrisburg with hundreds of collector cars up for bid, our online story reported. The auction will take place at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center from July 27 to 30.

N. 2nd Street in Harrisburg is slated to transition from one-way to two-way traffic a little later than expected, our reporting found. N. 2nd Street from Maclay to Division streets will go two-way by the end of the month, with the entire corridor likely transitioning in late September.

Rosemary has been searching for the perfect calamari recipe, and she finally found a good one. Find her recipe for barbecued calamari, here.

Sara Bozich’s Weekend Roundup will give you plenty of ideas for how to spend your weekend. To find out what’s happening in the Harrisburg area, click here.

Strawberry Square’s “Chockablock Clock” will soon be replaced with a new meeting and entertainment space, our online story reported. According to Harristown Enterprises, the large clock has been difficult to maintain and repair.

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