Robert Lawson was appointed to Harrisburg City Council last week.
The last week of January delivered a busy news week for Harrisburg. In case you missed any of our reporting, we have it all wrapped up, with our stories listed and linked below.
Harrisburg officials offered an update on the Mulberry Street Bridge homeless encampment as the city prepared to clean up the site. They provided details on where occupants went and what the city’s next steps would be.
Harrisburg University’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is on a growth path, about to open a new facility in Strawberry Square. Our magazine story explains how this incubator is helping to stoke new businesses in central PA.
Historic Harrisburg Association released its annual list of “preservation priorities,” bringing to public attention its concern for some of our area’s historic buildings and structures. Read our online story to find out which local properties topped the list this year, as well as recent “successes” and “losses.”
Jay’s Boutique is a snug shop that specializes in affordable, fashionable clothing and accessories for women. In our magazine story, read about owner Janica Wright and why she believed a store like hers was needed in the Harrisburg area.
Life Lion roars through the air, rushing to save lives. Our magazine feature tells the story of the helicopter ambulance service that quickly delivers patients to Penn State Health’s Hershey Medical Center.
Mulberry Street Bridge homeless encampment was in the process of shutting down last weekend. One of our writers was there to offer a firsthand report as the last occupants searched for a new place to go.
Robert Lawson is the newest Harrisburg City Council member, appointed Tuesday night to fill an open seat on the body. Find out who applied to be a member of city’s legislative body and how sitting members chose Lawson.
Sara Bozich has a full lineup of fun things to do this weekend in her “Weekend Roundup.” This week, she also has embedded her podcast in the column, so readers can learn even more about what’s up in and around Harrisburg.
State Street in Harrisburg’s Allison Hill neighborhood has a reputation for being a dangerous road. However, the recent death of woman hit by a car has been ruled a suicide, according to city officials.
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