Brian Pomeroy, one of the group of carpenters that helped with construction of the Broad Street Market’s temporary structure.
The weather may be getting colder, but the city will bring the heat for 3rd in the Burg tonight. Check out a new restaurant or gallery and enjoy all that Harrisburg has to offer. Before heading out, catch up on our weekly news coverage, below.
Bob’s Art Blog takes readers to Hershey Art Gallery & Studio for original gift ideas and then chats up David Hilsinger’s intricate sculpture, years in the making.
Brethren Housing Association cut the ribbon on Thursday on two new transitional housing units for previously homeless women and children, our online story reported. With the new apartments on the 200-block of Hummel St., the organization now has a total of 24 transitional housing units.
Some Broad Street Market vendors displaced by a July fire in the brick building have moved into the stone building temporarily, while others have closed. In our online story, find out more about the state of the market and its vendors.
Carpenters volunteered their time to build out the interior of the temporary Broad Street Market structure, our online story reported. Harrisburg puts the value of their work at about $40,000 so far, all freely given.
Dauphin County, along with Cumberland and Perry counties, announced that it would open a regional behavioral health crisis center in Harrisburg, our online story reported. The walk-in center will provide 24/7 services and resources to anyone in need, regardless of insurance status.
Harrisburg ordered that a portion of the William Penn building damaged by fire on Monday be demolished, our online story reported. Additionally, the district will move forward with cleaning out the entire school, including asbestos and lead abatement, and removing environmentally hazardous materials.
Home sales in the Harrisburg area declined but the median price rose slightly in November. In our online story, find out home sales and price information for Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry counties.
Laura Harding, a Harrisburg community activist, announced that she would run as a Democrat for the open seat for the 103rd legislative district, our online story reported. Harding joins an increasingly crowded field of candidates for the seat, which is being vacated by long-time Rep. Patty Kim.
Paper Moon Flowers’ seasonal window displays are out of the box and extravagant, especially at Christmastime. In our magazine story, read about how owner Shawn Durborow-Bowersox pulls them off.
Radiant Hope is dedicated to equipping and supporting those fighting cancer, our magazine story reported. The organization just recently opened its first brick-and-mortar location in Camp Hill.
Sara Bozich has a list of great holiday themed activities for your weekend. Find them, here.
The unhoused population may have several new housing options, our online story reported. Two groups have proposed constructing apartments and tiny homes for the homeless along S. Front Street in Harrisburg.
The William Penn building was damaged by arson fire early on Monday morning, our online story reported. However, district Superintendent Eric Turman said that the William Penn task force will continue to meet to formulate future plans for the long-shuttered building.
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