PennDOT announced changes to its proposed Market Street Bridge rehabilitation project.
The dog days of summer are here. Speaking of dogs, make sure you check out our pet-focused July issue of the magazine, if you haven’t already. While you’re at it, get up to speed on our local news coverage from this week, below.
Developer Fernandez Realty Group will move forward with its proposal to construct affordable housing for seniors in Harrisburg, even as many neighbors oppose the project, our online story reported. The realty group held a community meeting to hear from residents, many of whom expressed concern about the proposal.
The Fringe Festival takes place this weekend in Harrisburg, bringing weird, unique and one-of-a-kind performances to the city, our magazine story reported. Organizers invite the community to come and “see something they wouldn’t ordinarily see.”
Harrisburg City Council voted to use the rest of its federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money, $31.4 million, as replacement for lost revenue during the pandemic, our online story reported. The city will later use that money for several housing, public safety and recreational projects, which council voted on.
July events have begun in Harrisburg, and we have them all listed in our Happenings section. For a few highlighted festivities of the month, check out our Community Corner.
Midtown businesses, Pursuit Coworking, Pastorante and Yellow Bird Café, are celebrating their 10-year anniversaries. In his column, our publisher tries to find out the secrets to their success.
PennDOT revised its proposed design for the rehabilitation of the Market Street Bridge, our online story reported. The newest proposal includes a 14-foot wide bicycle and pedestrian path built on top of a utility bridge that would be constructed along the south side of the bridge.
Sara Bozich features a wide range of events happening in Harrisburg in her Weekend Roundup.
“Second Saturdays in the City” will bring back al fresco street dining, begun during the pandemic, to downtown Harrisburg for three nights during the summer. In our online story, find out which restaurants will participate.
Summer concerts in Harrisburg are heating up with several big names headed to the city this month. In our Musical Notes column, find out which shows you can’t miss in July.
Unleashed Grooming Company recently opened in Harrisburg’s Strawberry Square, our magazine story reported. Owner Alexandra Lauch prides herself on making the salon a healthy, safe environment for pets to enjoy pampering.
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