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This week was full of news stories about art, nature and community in the Harrisburg area. If you happened to miss any of our reporting, make sure you catch up by clicking on the links, below.
Bob’s Art Blog offers an update on his most recent magazine story, featuring the new gallery, EsōArts in Lancaster. The art space has been named “Art Gallery of the Year” by Lancaster County Magazine.
The Broad Street Market brick building rebuild has taken a small step forward as Harrisburg announced that it would begin the search for an architect, our reporting found. The city will seek bids, now that insurance investigations in the building are wrapping up.
Community members and the family of a local teen who was killed in a car crash involving a Harrisburg police officer came together for a press event on Monday, our online story reported. The group mourned the loss and called for justice and transparency around the situation from the city.
Concerts this month will bring everything from punk to rock and roll to singer/songwriter music to the Harrisburg area. Click here to find out which artists and bands are headed this way.
Election results came in on Tuesday night, revealing that Democrats, many of whom were running unopposed, won many local races. Read our online story to find out who won which races.
Harrisburg announced that Capital Area Greenbelt users would be re-routed from a portion of the trail while construction takes place, our online story reported. The city has recommended an alternate route, beginning Nov. 13, while the trail is closed.
Harrisburg shared that it would form a Parent Task Force to discuss youth safety and violence prevention, our online story reported. The announcement came days after a shooting that left three children injured.
The “hidden homeless” in Harrisburg may not be as readily visible as people living on the street, but their numbers are substantial. In our magazine story, read about the families that have had to couch surf and live in hotels.
The Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art showcases the legacy of acclaimed wildlife artist and journalist E. Stanley “Ned” Smith of Millersburg, our magazine story reported. This year, the center celebrates its 30th anniversary.
Sara Bozich has a full list of activities for your weekend in Harrisburg. Find them all, here.
Terry Madonna has spent a lifetime becoming one of the most respected authorities of politics in Pennsylvania, our magazine story reported. He has served as the host of the weekly statewide news and commentary television show, “Pennsylvania Newsmakers,” for nearly three decades.
Theatre Harrisburg is performing “Fiddler on the Roof” through Nov. 19 at Whitaker Center. Our theater columnist reviewed the show, sharing that it has an “excellent musical score and authentic dancing.”
U.S. News & World Report issued its annual “Best Places to Retire” in the United States, ranking the Harrisburg area first, our online story reported. According to the publication, Harrisburg won based on metrics such as affordability and health care.
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