N. 2nd Street in Harrisburg opened to two-way traffic this week.
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Bike share is back in Harrisburg, as the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission unveiled the new program on Monday, our online story reported. People can now rent a pair of wheels at six locations across the city.
TheBurg Podcast for this month features stories of people and organizations around Harrisburg doing the right thing and helping others. Listen to the podcast, here.
Free trees are available to the community as Harrisburg-based Pasa Sustainable Agriculture plans to distribute 10,000 next weekend, our online story reported. The giveaway is in partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Ten Million Trees initiative, which aims to plant 10 million trees in the state by 2025.
Fresh Market at Hershey Towne Square opened last month, housing local food vendors like Yianni’s Gyro, Kimchee Girl and Taylor Chip Cookies. Find out more about what the new market has to offer, in our magazine story.
Harrisburg’s N. 2nd Street made the switch from one- to two-way traffic on Thursday after a year-long construction project, our online story reported. The corridor, from Forster to Division streets, features roundabouts, speed bumps and other traffic calming infrastructure.
The Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC announced its 2022 Catalyst Award winners this week, our reporting found. M&T Bank and the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Harrisburg University were among this year’s honorees.
The Harrisburg Bureau of Fire presented its annual awards and swore in five new firefighters, our reporting found. The bureau distributed awards for heroism, CPR saves and bravery, among other honors.
Home prices rose in the Harrisburg area as sales decreased in September, our online story reported. Find out how many houses sold in the tri-county region compared to this time last year.
Jumping rope builds a bond between members of Harrisburg’s 40+ Double Dutch Club, our magazine story reported. The club provides local women with exercise, fellowship and fun.
Mini food pantries are popping up around Harrisburg, our magazine story reported. With the community’s help, businesses and organizations have found a unique way to assist their neighbors in need.
Open Stage’s “Treasure Island” is showing from now through Oct. 29. In our magazine story, read about what to expect from the adventurous and action-filled performance.
The PA National Horse Show returned to Harrisburg this month, our magazine story reported. The 2022 show runs Oct. 13 to 22 at the PA Farm Show Complex, where it began in 1946.
Sara Bozich has gathered all of the best events happening this weekend in Harrisburg. Find her list, here.
Volunteers are needed to help Harrisburg plant trees in the city’s Allison Hill and Bellevue Park neighborhoods, our online story reported. Volunteers will plant 70 trees from Oct. 28 to 30.
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