The Make-a-Wish Foundation on Wednesday presented Shelby (middle) with a trip to Disney World.
Another week has come and gone in Harrisburg, and there has been plenty of news to report on. In case you missed any of our coverage, make sure to catch up, below.
Artists in the Harrisburg area use their talents to promote environmentalism, our magazine story reported. Through their work, they hope to get people to think deeper about nature and the threats to its harmony.
The Bad Toupees has spent 30 years as a popular area dance band. In our magazine story, read about how the band formed and grew a following over the years.
Capital Area Greenbelt Association members reminded cyclists and pedestrians to use the Greenbelt detour, our online story reported. A portion of the trail, near the PennDOT building, is currently closed due to construction projects in the area.
City Council heard from a large group of residents who are calling on council to formally support a call for a cease-fire in Gaza, as Israel wages war with Hamas. In our online story, read about what they hope to accomplish.
Concerts are in full swing for the month of March. Our live music columnist has all the best shows in her list, here.
Gamut Theatre’s performance of “Pride & Prejudice” brings us the 18th-century romantic comedy to the stage, with a modern twist. To find out more about the show, read our reviewer’s write-up.
The Harrisburg Police Bureau will deploy a DUI patrol in the city this weekend due to St. Patrick’s Day festivities, our online story reported. The increased police presence will run from Saturday, March 16 at 9 p.m. until 3 a.m. on Sunday, March 17.
Harrisburg School District officials addressed a recent incident at its John Harris High School campus, our online story reported. According to the district, a teacher and safety monitor were involved in a fight in front of students in a classroom.
Home sales and prices were both higher this month, our reporting found. For the three-county area, sales totaled 373 homes, compared to 368 in February 2023, as the median sales price rose to $264,000 from $234,950.
HU Presents announced two new summer concerts, our online story reported. Singer-songwriter Jenny Lewis will take to the stage in June, along with country artist Charley Crockett in July.
Make-a-Wish Foundation and Capital Blue Cross presented a Harrisburg area girl with a trip to Walt Disney World, our online story reported. Eight-year-old Shelby was given her wish at a special Disney-themed event at Capital Blue Cross’ headquarters in Susquehanna Township.
Plants + Pints will return to Strawberry Square in April with a family-friendly event, our online story reported. The day will highlight local vegetarian and vegan vendors, food producers, farms, restaurants, craft beverages, wellness and other plant-based products in the community.
Sara Bozich has a list of activities, perfect for enjoying the spring weekend. Click here to find them.
Rosemary hopes her March recipe will get her picky husband to eat his vegetables. Click here for her kale salad recipe.
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade will return to Harrisburg, hosted by the Downtown Improvement District, our online story reported. The parade will feature, Irish dancers, music and floats.
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