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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Harrisburg Project Manager Percy Bullock announced the full opening of the new two-way N. 2nd Street.

It’s Friday in Harrisburg, which wraps up another week of news. You can find all of our stories, in bite-sized form, right here, or click the links to read more.

In Burg Bits, we share several nuggets of information that we’ve discovered around town. In our column, find tidbits about the returning bike share program and a new Broad Street Market manager, among other news.

Our Community Corner for October has lots of fun fall events for you to choose from. Find our list, here. For even more ways to spend the month, view our Happenings column.

Halloween is just around the corner, and Harrisburg has a new way for families to celebrate with their “Bash at the Brownstone,” our online story reported. The party will take place on Oct. 26, with the city-wide trick or treat the following night.

The Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra is looking forward to its 2022-23 season, especially as it returns to its home, the Forum Auditorium. In our magazine story, get a preview of what’s to come.

Harrisburg will open much of N. 2nd Street to two-way traffic on Thursday, Oct. 13, around noon, our online story reported. Over the past year, construction has taken place on the corridor to convert the one-way road to two-ways and to make it more pedestrian friendly.

Market Square Presbyterian Church’s Arts on the Square kicks off its season with “The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace,” our online story reported. The anti-war musical piece was inspired by the war in Ukraine and the impacts of gun violence.

Midtown Tavern in Harrisburg announced its closure, but its doors may not be shut for long, our online story reported. Local restaurateur Adam Sturges said that he plans to purchase the business and the building.

N. 2nd Street is almost complete, and our editor praises the city for the transformation of the one-way mini highway to a two-way neighborhood road. In his column, he urges Harrisburg to consider similar changes to other city roads.

October concerts are still hot, even as the weather cools in central Pa. In our Musical Notes column, check out what’s in store for live music this month.

Open Stage theater is debuting “Treasure Island” this weekend, with showings throughout the month, our magazine story reported. The show is a family-friendly, classic tale with a few new twists and lots of adventure and action.

Sara Bozich has a full list of ways to spend your weekend in the Harrisburg area. Find out what’s going on, here.

 

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