Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams (left) and City Council President Danielle Bowers cut the ribbon on the new Chutes and Ladders Playground, along with other local officials and children.
It’s a rainy weekend around Harrisburg, which makes it the perfect time to visit a local coffee shop, art museum library or movie theater. Don’t forget to support small businesses! First, take the time to catch up on our local news coverage, below.
“Blue Jean” gives a “beautiful portrayal” of a woman struggling with sexual identity, says our movie reviewer. The film plays this month at Midtown Cinema in Harrisburg.
Chutes and Ladders Playground opened in Reservoir Park in Harrisburg this week, concluding a six-year-long project, our online story reported. The new $1 million playground is inspired by the children’s board game of the same name.
Harrisburg University announced a partnership with Recycle Bicycle, our online story reported. The partnership will provide free bikes, training and internship opportunities to students.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg announced David Cohen as its new president and CEO, our online story reported. Cohen will help the federation transition to the new Alexander Grass Campus for Jewish Life, which is slated to open later this year.
Juneteenth HBG organizers joined with Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus members on Monday for a press conference to celebrate the holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, our online story reported. The press conference capped weeks of educational, artistic and musical events.
Mansion Concerts is bringing the house concert culture to Harrisburg, our magazine story reported. The performances, held at the Manor on Front, feature singer-songwriters and acoustic guitarists, among other musicians.
M&T Bank’s Capital Region Multicultural Small Business Lab concluded after seven weeks of courses for local entrepreneurs, our online story reported. The lab finished with a pitch competition, crowning three winners.
Panna cotta is the perfect summer dessert, says our cooking columnist Rosemary. Find the recipe for the Italian delicacy, here.
Pedal Pusher Bicycle Shop is celebrating 50 years of serving the Harrisburg area. In our magazine story, read about Ted Carskadon, the new owner, and the future of the shop.
Pickleball popularity is sweeping the nation and the Harrisburg area will soon have its first indoor facility devoted entirely to the sport, our magazine story reported. Smash Point Pickleball is expected to open the first week of July in Hampden Township.
Sara Bozich has a ton of great ways to spend the weekend around Harrisburg. Find them all, here.
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