Shakey Graves performed at XL Live this week.
Tonight is 3rd in the Burg and the weather is just right for a stroll through the city. Check out a new restaurant or art gallery and grab a copy of our August issue before they’re gone. In the meantime, catch up on all of our weekly news coverage, below.
Bob’s Art Blog focuses on the many creatives housed within Millworks’ art studios. Take a look at some of their work and see what Bob has to say about it, here.
Dauphin County’s Cultural Fest is returning to Harrisburg on Aug. 19, our online story reported. The festival will take place at Riverfront Park and feature music, vendors and food from around the world.
The Meadow recently opened in Harrisburg, offering a selection of handmade and curated clothing, art and home goods, our magazine story reported. Owner Kenzie Brinkman hopes the store will offer people an easier way to shop locally.
“Mutt,” about a transgender man who reunites with his family, gives a “breathtakingly honest performance,” says our film reviewer. Find out more about the movie and watch it in August at Midtown Cinema.
PennDOT dumped large rocks under the Mulberry Street Bridge at the former site of a long-time homeless encampment that was cleared by the city, our online story reported. According to PennDOT, they hope to deter people from entering the area.
Pilots with a Purpose connects underrepresented teens with education and experience to venture into successful aviation careers. In our magazine story, read about how the program has impacted students and instructors.
Road paving projects kicked off across the city, our online story reported. Harrisburg will complete 17 street re-pavings by the end of October, focusing on the city’s most troublesome roads.
Sara Bozich has lots of fun events for your weekend, from movies to brew fests and yoga. Find them all, here.
Shakey Graves performed at XL Live this week and our live music reviewer shared her experience attending the unique concert. Read about it, here.
Uptown Partners, the owner of the Residences at Governor’s Square in Harrisburg, has filed for bankruptcy, and the case was brought before a federal judge on Tuesday, our reporting found. The future of the affordable housing development, which has received hundreds of code violations and condemnations, is uncertain.
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