Harrisburg announced that trick-or-treat night would take place on Halloween. (file photo)
It’s 3rd in the Burg so, if you’re reading this on Friday, make sure you check out all that the city has to offer tonight. And if you run into our new coordinator for the event, Skye Leppo, make sure you say “Hi!” Before heading out, catch up on this week’s news coverage, below.
The Cathedral Education Center project was completed after two years of construction, including renovating its Catholic Elementary School on Liberty Street and the Shanahan Center on North Street. Click here to see pictures of the newly remodeled space.
The Harrisburg School District’s William Penn task force met this week to discuss the future of the long-vacant building, our online story reported. District officials hope that after several meetings, a consensus will be reached on whether to demolish, keep or sell the property.
The I-83 reconstruction project through Harrisburg will begin next week, PennDOT announced. To find out more about the beginning stages of the project, which will take around five years, read our online story.
PennDOT announced that it would hold public meetings to discuss its I-83 South Bridge Project, our online story reported. The meetings will give the community a chance to view and comment on the Environmental Assessment prepared for the project.
Rep. Patty Kim (D-103) announced that she would run for the newly reconfigured 15th state Senate district, our reporting found. Since 2017, the district has been represented by a Republican, however, due to redistricting, that seat will lean more heavily Democratic in the 2024 election.
Rosemary has a unique Italian recipe for you to try this month. Click here to learn how to make mostarda, a fruit relish.
The Rummagers opened recently in Midtown Harrisburg, selling unique, vintage items, our magazine story reported. At the shop, customers can find collectible toys, vinyl records, clothing and more.
Sara Bozich has a full list of fall activities for your weekend, here.
Tina Nixon, a Harrisburg-area native, announced that she would seek the Democratic nomination for the 103rd legislative district, our online story reported. Nixon is hoping to win the seat currently occupied by Rep. Patty Kim, who announced she would run next year for the state Senate.
Trick-or-treat night in Harrisburg will take place on Halloween, Oct. 31, after many years of the city holding the event the Thursday before the holiday, our online story reported. The city will also host its Bash at the Brownstone Halloween event at Reservoir Park on Oct. 25.
Wix, Wenger and Weidner, a Harrisburg-based law firm, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, our magazine story reported. Many staff and clients have remained loyal to the firm for years.
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