Gallery@Second will participate in this year’s Harrisburg Gallery Walk.
It’s been another week full of news in Harrisburg and we have covered it all. If you’re not up to date on the happenings, make sure you catch up with all of our stories, linked below.
Activists in Harrisburg are working to make the city more accessible for those with disabilities. In our magazine story, read about some of the daily challenges they face and how they hope to partner with the city to make a change.
Capital Area School for the Arts (CASA) can continue educating area students, as its charter has been renewed by the Harrisburg School District for another five years, our online story reported. The school, located in Strawberry Square, first received its charter in 2013.
Gallery Walk is around the corner in Harrisburg and blogger Bob offers a sneak peek of some of the participating artists and venues. In his art blog, find out about some of the local city businesses that will be showcased.
Harrisburg weighed the possibility of creating a temporary home for displaced vendors of the Broad Street Market, which was heavily damaged by a fire, our reporting found. The following week, city officials announced that they would build a tent-like structure in the grassy lot across Verbeke Street to house vendors.
Home sales in the Harrisburg area dipped in June, but prices increased, our online story reported. In June, 659 homes sold in the three-county region, a decline from 770 in June 2022, as the median sales price rose to $273,000 from $264,050.
HU Presents teamed up with the Harrisburg Young Professionals of Color-Greater Harrisburg (YPOC) to offer discounted tickets to The Roots concert coming to the riverfront, our online story reported. A portion of the proceeds from the ticket sales will support YPOC’s Adopt-a-Classroom fundraiser to assist local teachers.
Kitty Town Coffee not only supplies customers with their caffeine fix, but helps cats in need, as well, our magazine story reported. The profits from every bag of coffee sold supports local animal-related charities, such as rescues and shelters.
Lancaster Farm Sanctuary rescues neglected and mistreated farm animals and gives them a caring home. In our magazine story, read about the passionate founder behind the organization and about some of the animals that the farm has saved.
Plein air painting, organized by the Susquehanna Art Museum, will take place during 3rd in the Burg and benefit the Broad Street Market, our online story reported. A group of artists will gather in the market courtyard to paint the scene around them.
Rosemary has cooked up an Italian-style sea bass with potatoes for June. Click here, for the recipe and to try making the perfect summer dish for yourself.
Sara Bozich has gathered up all of this weekend’s local events, and it’s looking like a great lineup. Click here, to find out what’s happening.
Shelters and rescues are impacted by a national trend of animal intakes outpacing outtakes, post-COVID. In our magazine story, find out more about how area shelters have been stretched to their limits and struggle for volunteers and resources.
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