Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams, along with city and county officials, at a press conference about illegal dumping.
Our April issue of the magazine came out this week, just in time to stuff into Easter baskets or gift to a loved one along with a bouquet. Our cover art, featuring a bunny, fits perfectly with the holiday. So hop to the nearest distribution location!
Affordable housing may be coming to a vacant lot in the Summit Terrace neighborhood in Harrisburg, our online story reported. Harrisburg-based RB Development has proposed building 24 townhome-style units on the 1100-block of Bailey Street.
“American Roulette,” a recently released book, features eight local authors who came together to write about the crisis of mass shootings in America. In our magazine story, read about how they wrote the book and what they hope people will get out of it.
Bob’s Art Blog focuses on three upcoming events, all of which are perfect for the spring season, he says. He highlights “Art in the Wild” from Dauphin County Parks & Recreation, “Plants + Pints” at Strawberry Square and the “Earth and Arts Festival” from the New Cumberland Collective.
Broad Street Market officials shared the list of eight former brick building vendors that will move into the market’s temporary tent. Read our online story to find out which vendors will open.
Broad Street Market vendors began moving equipment into the market’s temporary tent structure this week, our online story reported. City officials have said that the tent is slated to open by the end of April or early May.
Carlos Lozada and ThoMas Mari, owners of the recently opened On The Go Services auto repair shop in Harrisburg, strive to offer fair and affordable services, our magazine story reported. With experience in the auto industry, the pair wanted to run their business with more integrity than they’d seen in the field.
City engineer for Harrisburg, Dan Snow, announced that he would resign this week, our online story reported. The city is currently searching for someone to fill the position.
Community Corner has this month’s special events, including gardening, galas and book sales. For even more April gatherings, check out our happenings section.
Harrisburg City Council voted in favor of moving federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money into this year’s budget to begin spending, our online story reported. Funding will go towards affordable housing, blight demolition and other projects.
Illegal dumping has increasingly become an issue in Harrisburg, local officials explained at a press conference this week. The city and Dauphin County are teaming up to introduce new initiatives to address the problem.
“Mary Speaks” is a one-woman show that highlights Black history, culture and the mother/son relationship. According to our reviewer, the playwright, Angela Polite, “masterfully weaves story over story,” incorporating significant historical moments.
Penn State Health Medical Outreach Clinic in Harrisburg offers free-of-charge medical care to the Allison Hill community, our magazine story reported. The clinic touches the lives of more than 10,000 people a year.
Premier Arts and Science Charter School’s future may be at risk, as the Harrisburg School District will commence non-renewal proceedings against the school, our online story reported. A study by the district found many issues with academics and operations at the charter school.
Sara Bozich has the perfect spring events lineup for your weekend. See her list, here.
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