Camp Hill native Matthew Lutkins will run the Boston Marathon in support of a charity.
With the spring weather arriving early, get out and explore the city this weekend! Whether it’s grabbing a bite to eat at the Broad Street Market or taking a stroll along the riverfront, there are so many ways to enjoy our community. While you’re out and about, grab a copy of our March issue of the magazine. But first, catch up on our weekly news coverage, below.
An affordable housing project broke ground on N. 6th Street in Harrisburg, our online story reported. Harrisburg native and former NFL player LeSean McCoy and his development company Vice Capital plan to construct four rowhome-style buildings with 41 affordable units.
Bob’s Art Blog discusses the Art Association of Harrisburg’s new exhibit and features the artists showcased. Click here, to get a glimpse into “Repetition and Adaptations/Ordinary Life, Up Close.”
College student Matthew Lutkins, of Camp Hill, is training to run in the Boston Marathon, with a mission, our online story reported. Lutkins is fundraising for the Philadelphia-based nonprofit Back on My Feet, which assists those experiencing homelessness.
The East Shore YMCA issued a Request for Expressions of Interest from developers looking to partner with the Y on a renovation project, our online story reported. The Y has proposed a plan to modernize its N. Front Street facility, while possibly expanding to offer space to businesses and nonprofits.
The Edward S. Finkelstein Harrisburg Jewish Film Festival will feature Julia Mintz’s documentary, “Four Winters: A Story of Jewish Partisan Resistance and Bravery in WWII,” this month. In our magazine story, read a summary of the film and see what other upcoming movie offerings the festival will feature.
Gamut Theatre’s production of “Pride and Prejudice” debuts on March 9 and will run through March 24. In our magazine story, read a preview of the show which serves a new and interesting twist on the classic story.
Harrisburg City Council weighed updates to the city housing code that would give codes officers the power to issue fines, our online story reported. The updates would also modernize the code standards, which are outdated.
Harrisburg University Presents announced that soul band Black Pumas would perform as part of its Summer Concert Series in Riverfront Park, our online story reported.
Sara Bozich has found all of this weekend’s best events and compiled them all for you, here.
The Wednesday Club is 142 years old, making it one of the oldest musical organizations in the country, our magazine story reported. The Harrisburg-area-based group offers around 10 concerts each season featuring regional talent.
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