PA Latino Convention officials announced that their annual event will come to Harrisburg in September.
At TheBurg, we strive to highlight the good things happening in our community. This week was no different, as we shared lots of positive stories of do-gooders and uplifting events in Harrisburg. Find all of our local coverage, below.
TheBurg Podcast reveals unsung heroes in our midst. For a year, podcast host Karen Hendricks asked guests to identify an unsung hero and she compiled them all here.
Capital Region Water and several governmental agencies have reached an agreement to improve area waterways over the next 10 years, our online story reported. On Monday, the parties filed a modification to a prior “partial consent decree” that functions as a plan to improve Harrisburg’s water/sewer infrastructure.
Harrisburg nonprofits will receive thousands of dollars in annual federal funding after City Council approved the allocations this week. In our online story, see which housing and social service organizations were awarded.
Hershey’s “Therapeutic, Adaptive and Wheels on Ice” group gives special needs participants a chance to find confidence and passion on the ice. In our magazine story, read more about the impact of the program.
The Ice & Fire Festival will return to Harrisburg in March, our online story reported. The event will feature over 60 ice sculptures, fire dancers, vendors and food trucks.
“Into the Woods” will deconstruct your favorite fairy tales and explore the darker nuances behind them, our magazine story reported. The show is playing now through March 11 at Open Stage. In addition, read our review of the show, here.
Judith Hill and Rev. Billy Gray, two long-time community activists, were honored by Harrisburg recently for their work in the city. Two streets received secondary names to recognize the leaders. Read about Hill and Gray’s impact on Harrisburg in our magazine story.
“No Bears” plays this month at Midtown Cinema. In our magazine story, see what our reviewer has to say about the Iranian film.
The PA Latino Convention will be held in Harrisburg in September, our online story reported. The event will include workshops and panel discussions around issues facing the Latino community.
PHFA issued a call for artists to apply to create a mural for its N. Front Street office, our online story reported. The agency is looking for a design that reflects its mission of assisting people with housing needs.
Protesters gathered outside the Humane Society of Harrisburg this week to oppose a scheduled euthanasia of a dog, our online story reported. After several hours, a volunteer took the dog, Pursuit, from the facility.
Rosemary shared a meal perfect for Valentine’s Day in our February issue of the magazine. Find the recipe for Penne alla Vodka, here.
Sara Bozich has a full list of events for your weekend, here.
Theatre Harrisburg’s “Pieces” is a dramatic story of dysfunctional generational dynamics and tragedy, our reviewer says. The show, by Harrisburg playwright Paul Hood, runs through Feb. 19.
Unsung Heroes are all around Harrisburg and our magazine story highlights several of them. Read about ordinary people from the community showing extraordinary kindness and service.
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