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There’s a lot going on in Harrisburg this weekend! The city will host its annual Ice & Fire Festival, HU Presents has live music and several local theaters are taking to the stage. While you’re out and about, grab a copy of our March magazine, which came out this week!

Community Corner is where you can find a list of special events happening around the Harrisburg area this month. Also, visit our happenings section for even more live music, museum, theater and family events.

Concerts are in full swing this month in Harrisburg, with the band Certainly So taking the stage on Friday night at XL Live. Find our live music recommendations for the month, here.

The East Shore YMCA in downtown Harrisburg is considering a significant expansion project, our online story reported. According to Y officials, the project would modernize the facility and create office space for other community businesses and organizations.

Flooding is a huge concern for Pennsylvania’s emergency management and environmental experts. In our magazine story, read about how experts are trying to find solutions to climate change and weather events that could cause flooding.

Gamut Theatre has the perfect show to get you into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit, our magazine story reported. “Thistle and Salt,” a tale from Old Ireland, premieres this weekend in partnership with Narcisse Theatre Company.

Harrisburg area legislators Dave Madsen and Justin Fleming may be new to the state House of Representatives, but they have years of experience in public service in our area, our magazine story reported. The two new representatives are part of what has been called PA’s most diverse Assembly.

Historic Harrisburg Association is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. In our magazine story, read about the preservation and revitalization advocacy work that HHA has done over the years.

March is a noteworthy month in Harrisburg as it includes two big events—Ice & Fire Festival and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. It also brings us closer to spring and summer, and because of that, our publisher is a fan.

The Roots and The Struts are headed to Harrisburg this summer to perform, our online story reported. Harrisburg University Presents announced the iconic hip hop and rock bands as part of its 2023 Summer Concert Series, which will take place in Riverfront Park.

Sara Bozich has your weekend plans covered. Click here to find out what’s happening in Harrisburg.

The Savoy, a 48-unit apartment building proposed for the 1500-block of N. 6th Street, got the final green light from the city to move forward with development, our reporting found. Harrisburg City Council approved the plan by local developer Vice Capital.

Thyroid conditions affect around 20 million Americans, but over half of them don’t even know they have an issue. In our magazine story, find out what thyroid problems can arise and how to treat them.

 

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