Dauphin County Library System and local officials finish cutting the ribbon for the McCormick Riverfront Library expansion project.
It’s an eventful Friday in Harrisburg with 3rd in the Burg taking place at venues around the city. Get out and about in the crisp fall weather, but first, make sure you get up-to-date on this week’s local news.
Bob’s Art Blog highlights the beauty of autumn and features the artists who are inspired by it. Writer Bob discusses the “Water of Life” show at St. Stephen’s Riverfront Gallery, as well as other local happenings.
The Broad Street Market has a new executive director, Tanis Monroy, our reporting found. Monroy is a long-time Carlisle resident and has served as chair of the Amani Festival, a multicultural festival, in Carlisle.
“Call Jane” is a “fatefully relevant” film about an underground organization of women who help others get abortions, our movie reviewer said. The film plays in October at Midtown Cinema.
Daystar Center, a drug and alcohol treatment center in Harrisburg, has provided long-term residential treatment to about 130 men each year. In our magazine story, find out how the organization supports men through counseling, spiritual guidance and life skills training.
The Federal Building in Harrisburg will head back to auction next month, our reporting found. Last year, development company Global Ocean Investments purchased the building for $10 million and proposed turning it into luxury apartments.
Gulliver’s Run, a race planned for Nov. 6, benefits canine cancer research. In our magazine story, read the story of organizer John Heycock and of the pooch who inspired the annual event.
Harrisburg’s holiday parade will march down N. 2nd Street next month, our online story reported. The parade’s theme is “Very Vibrant Holiday,” and will take place on Nov.19.
The Harrisburg School District, at a community forum, discussed recent violent incidents that have taken place in its schools and initiatives to combat them, our online story reported. Superintendent Eric Turman announced several security upgrades and plans for a mentorship program.
Lawyer Corky Goldstein is celebrating his retirement after a distinguished, decades-long career, our magazine story reported. Goldstein is known in the Harrisburg community for his friendly personality and for standing up for those in trouble.
Mayor Wanda Williams discussed her first year in office at the “State of the City,” an annual event held by the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC, our online story reported. Harrisburg officials shared examples of progress in the city over the past year in the areas of finance, public safety and economic development.
The McCormick Riverfront Library celebrated its grand opening after a yearlong construction project to renovate and expand the building, adjoining it to the neighboring Haldeman Haly house, our online story reported.
Sara Bozich has a full weekend lineup of events, including fall festivals, author meet and greets and live music. Find them, here.
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