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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

The site of a proposed convenience store that Harrisburg City Council approved this week.

As the cooler fall weather rolls in, it’s the perfect time to explore Harrisburg and all that the city has to offer. Head out tonight and experience 3rd in the Burg’s music, art and food features. But first, catch up on all of this week’s news, below.

Bob’s Art Blog reviews this past weekend’s Gallery Walk in Harrisburg and features a new exhibit at the Susquehanna Art Museum. Click here to read more.

A curfew for youth in Harrisburg will be reinforced, the city announced this week, our online story reported. Youth under the age of 18 may not be in a public place during certain hours of the night.

Harrisburg City Council approved a plan for a new gas station and convenience store on the 1900-block of Herr Street, our online story reported. The project will replace a diner and dilapidated gas station currently at the location.

Home sales in the Harrisburg area cooled off in August, but prices continued to rise, our reporting found. To find home sale and price data for Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry counties, click here. 

Mrs. Pennsylvania American and Miss Pennsylvania are both Harrisburg area residents, our magazine story reported. Both women are using their national platforms to champion important causes and make their hometown proud.

Narcisse Theatre Co. recently raised the curtain on its new home in downtown Harrisburg, our magazine story reported. The company will continue to perform its shows, which challenge the audience to think deeper, as well as add educational opportunities for youth.

New Cumberland Collective’s Music + Film Festival takes place this weekend, our magazine story reported. The festival will feature performances by local musicians, along with film screenings.

An overdose crisis in Harrisburg was the topic of conversation during a panel discussion with local officials who sought to increase prevention measures, our online story reported. City and Dauphin County officials shared where people can receive recovery services, as well as Narcan and Fentanyl test strips.

Rosemary is cooking up grilled shrimp with corn this month and has the perfect recipe for you to try. Click here to find it.

Sara Bozich has lots of live music on her weekend roundup, along with plenty of other local activities. Find all of her recommendations, here.

 

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