Harrisburg community members commented on the city’s proposed use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds at a City Council town hall meeting.
Loving the sunny weather this week in Harrisburg? So are we! To add to the brightness in your day, open a copy of the April issue of our magazine, which highlights positive stories around the community. First, catch up on this week’s news, below.
Allison Hill may soon have a new park, as Harrisburg activist Char Magaro has plans to transform a vacant lot at S. 15th and Swatara streets into a green space, our story reported. Magaro will hold a public meeting for residents to share input on the proposal on Saturday at the site.
Art Blogger Bob takes a look at this year’s “Art in the Wild” outdoor installation at Wildwood Park and highlights the upcoming New Cumberland Earth and Arts Festival.
The federal courthouse on N. 6th Street in Harrisburg is slated to open to the public on Monday after decades of planning and years of construction, our online story reported. The building will serve as the new location of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
Harrisburg residents weighed in on the city’s proposal to use about $28.1 million in federal American Rescue Plan money, our online story reported. Some community members expressed support for the proposal, while others made suggestions for changes.
The Harrisburg School District announced its preliminary 2023-24 budget this week, our online story reported. The proposed $216.5 million budget does not include a property tax increase.
Hershey Art Gallery and Studio will hold its grand opening this weekend. In his magazine column, arts writer Bob talks about the owner and artist behind the new gallery and the classes the studio will offer.
Home sales in March fell this year in Harrisburg, but prices inched higher, our online story reported. For the three-county region, March sales totaled 454 houses compared to 576 in March 2022, while the median sales price rose to $246,500 from $238,900.
Judge Sylvia Rambo has achieved a lifetime of career successes, our magazine story reported. Rambo’s name now tops the new federal courthouse in Harrisburg, as she is the first woman in the commonwealth to have a federal courthouse named after her.
Rosemary shows readers how to make a perfectly cooked monkfish, also known as “poor man’s lobster.” The recipe is easy enough for anyone to try and to judge for themselves if it really tastes like lobster.
Sara Bozich has a full lineup of weekend events around Harrisburg. Find them, here.
Spotted Tongue Woodworking was born two years ago from owner Greg Johnson’s skill at creating one-of-a-kind pieces, our magazine story reported. Johnson offers handcrafted, fine furniture and custom cabinets.
Trucks may still be getting stuck under the N. Front Street railroad bridge in Harrisburg, but the number has significantly decreased over the past several months, our reporting found. City and PennDOT officials attribute the drop to signage added to the road last August.
Zeroday Brewing Co. announced that it has taken ownership of the restaurant inside its flagship taproom in Harrisburg, our online story reported. Veering from the restaurant’s former Mexican offerings, Zeroday serves salads, mac & cheese and sandwiches, among other American-style fare.
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