Dauphin County and state officials announced plans for Detweiler Park on Thursday.
As you’ll read in one of the stories below, Harrisburg last week was named one of the happiest places to live. At TheBurg, we hope that our stories shine a light on all the people and things that make our city sunny. Find all of this week’s news coverage below.
An apartment project planned for the 2700-block of N. Front Street can now move forward, our online story reported. The land development plan, proposed by New Jersey-based EI Realty, was automatically approved by Harrisburg City Council, after the deadline to vote on the apartment project expired on Sept. 15.
The Art Center School and Galleries in Mechanicsburg gives people the opportunity to create, socialize and forget about life’s stressors, our magazine story reported. The center offers classes on glassblowing, painting, pottery, jewelry making and photography.
Barbara and Robert Buchanan met while exhibiting at an art show in 1981, were later married, and have since spent their lives together creating art. Find out more about the artists and view their works, in our magazine story.
Ben Gallaher, a country musician originally from Camp Hill, released his debut album, “Country in the House,” this year, our magazine story reported. His music showcases his passion for guitar and performing.
Dauphin County officials shared their plans for Detweiler Park in Middle Paxton Township, our online story reported. The county plans to construct a new entrance and add trails and other amenities within the coming years.
Harrisburg was chosen by Outside Magazine as one of the 15 “happiest places to live” in the United States, our online story reported. The city ranked in ninth place for its walkability, diversity and outdoors activities, among other factors.
Market Square Concerts’ 2023-24 season kicks off on Sept. 27, our magazine story reported. The season will feature the Aizuri Quartet, the Amernet Quartet and the Varshavski-Shapiro Piano Duo, among others.
Nonna Ilva Authentic Italian is slated to open in H*MAC at the end of September, our online story reported. The restaurant will offer pizza, Italian appetizers and desserts.
Sara Bozich has a Weekend Roundup full of fun fall events. Find her list, here.
Voting locations have changed for three wards in Dauphin County. In our online story, find out which polling places have moved.
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