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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Owner Lucila Khan recently opened Wildflower Coffee

It seems like Harrisburg may be in for some more snow this weekend. Whether you love it or hate it, the weather does make a great excuse to stay home at catch up on your Burg reading. You can start below.

Apartment project proposals received approval from the Harrisburg Planning Commission recently, our online story reported. A 144-unit building at 320 Reily St. received preliminary approval for zoning relief, and the board also voted in favor of a land development plan for a 36-unit senior housing building in Midtown.

Democrats in Harrisburg will have an array of choices in the upcoming primary election. In our online story, see who will officially be on the ballot for Congress and the state legislature.

Diverse literature is something local educator Corey Dupree believes all children should have access to, our magazine story reported. In March, he will host his Little Layers of Black History Gala to raise funds for diverse books for schools.

Home prices in the Harrisburg area dipped in January, while prices were higher, our online story reported. For the three-county area, sales totaled 358 houses versus 389 in January 2023, as the median sales price rose to $258,000 from $245,000.

Pennsylvania Furniture Mission helps people make a house a home. The organization, which serves six counties, provides furniture to those in need, our magazine story reported.

Pirates, puppets and rock and roll will come to Harrisburg for a one-of-a-kind musical in April, our online story reported. The show, “Plunder and Lightning: A Pirate’s Life – The Musical,” is interactive, humorous and fun for all, cast members shared.

Rosemary has the perfect soup to warm you up in the winter. Click here to find her minestrone soup recipe.

Sankofa African American Theatre Company’s original play, “The Jackson Rooming House: Music’s Resting Place” is currently showing at Gamut Theatre. In our magazine story, get a glimpse into the plot, which features the journeys of trailblazing Black artists.

Sara Bozich’s Weekend Roundup is packed with great ways to spend your weekend in the Harrisburg area.

“Sweeney Todd” will bring musical horror to Open Stage this month, opening on Feb. 24. In our magazine story, read a preview of the gruesome, murder-and-revenge-filled show.

Wildflower Coffee opened inside the McCormick Riverfront Library in Harrisburg, our online story reported. The shop offers hot and iced coffee options, as well as a tea selection.

 

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