The Great Harrisburg Litter Cleanup will return to the city this weekend. Photo from a previous year.
It’s a beautiful night to experience 3rd in the Burg and explore all that the city has to offer. In our monthly magazine and online stories, you can also find lots of restaurants, galleries and theaters that you may have yet to check out. Put some on your to-visit list and let us know which local spots are your new favorites! But first, find all of this week’s news, below.
Artsfest will return to Harrisburg’s Riverfront Park next month, featuring dozens of artisans and craftspeople, our online story reported. From May 27 to 29, vendors, live music and food trucks will take over the park for the annual event.
City Council member Rob Lawson shared his vision for affordable housing in Harrisburg in a community comment. He proposed the Harrisburg Buy Back Our Block Initiative to use city funds to acquire and rehab neglected housing.
El Coqui Bar & Grill recently opened in downtown Harrisburg, our magazine story reported. The restaurant serves Puerto Rican food and drinks, providing an authentic experience to locals.
The Great Harrisburg Litter Cleanup is set to take place across the city this weekend, our online story reported. The event will utilize volunteers to help beautify the Allison Hill, Uptown and Midtown neighborhoods.
Katie Trainer, a local artist, recently completed a 400-square-foot mural inside the PA Department of Labor & Industry building in Harrisburg, our magazine story reported. Trainer has completed 97 murals across the country and is also an author and all-around creative.
Mt. Joy, an indie-rock band, will perform in Harrisburg’s Riverfront Park on Sept. 16, as part of HU Presents’ Summer Concert Series. In our online story, find out what other local concerts were recently announced.
Open Stage’s “Tiny Beautiful Things” chronicles author Cheryl Strayed’s time as an advice columnist and the letters about love, loneliness and trauma that she reads. The play is a “heavy, thoughtful exploration of the human experience,” says our theater reviewer.
The Penn-Cumberland Garden Club promotes gardening, floral and landscape design, community beautification and preservation of plants and natural resources. In our magazine story, read about why the club has attracted so many members.
Sara Bozich has a great lineup of events for your weekend in Harrisburg. Find everything from live music to a beer, wine and spirits festival, here.
The Susquehanna Riverlands park gives visitors new access to state property that overlooks the Susquehanna River, our magazine story reported. The state recently acquired the 1,044-acre park and is currently crafting a master plan for the site.
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