Ghost bikes were displayed at the Capitol to honor those killed while cycling.
Our reporting this week covered everything from Broad Street Market news to theater reviews to summer fun and community initiatives. Make sure you didn’t miss any of it, by catching up, below.
Bob’s Art Blog discussed 3rd in the Burg and the initiatives to bring new life to the monthly event. He spotlighted several galleries and exhibits that will be open on Friday.
The Broad Street Market rebuild may be delayed by several months, as Harrisburg City Council this week rejected the city’s selected construction manager for the project, our reporting found. Council members shared that they felt the selection process was inequitable.
Cyclists killed while riding in Pa. were honored this week with a special Ride of Silence in Harrisburg and a bike display at the state Capitol, our online story reported.
Dauphin County honored several law enforcement officials and community leaders at a ceremony this week, our online story reported. Awardees were recognized for acts of bravery and service.
Harrisburg School District Superintendent Eric Turman announced that he may leave his position, our online story reported. Turman shared that he is the finalist to be the superintendent of the Central Dauphin School District.
Homeowners in Harrisburg can apply for city assistance with essential home repairs, our online story reported. The city will use $5 million of its federal COVID-relief funds to help lower-income and elderly residents.
Moviate Film Festival will return to Harrisburg’s Midtown Cinema this weekend, our online story reported. The fest will highlight avant-garde and documentary films.
Open Stage’s “What the Constitution Means to Me,” will inspire, challenge you and leave you with much to talk about after the show. Click here to read our review.
Our publisher called on Harrisburg City Council to reconsider its decision to reject the city’s selected construction manager for the Broad Street Market, in an editorial. The decision, he said, will delay the market restoration process, hurting the community and vendors.
The Pride of the Susquehanna will remain docked for the next several weeks, delaying the start of its 2024 sailing season, our online story reported. The riverboat is in need of an essential repair to comply with safety regulations.
Sara Bozich has found all the best Harrisburg area events to spice up your weekend and listed them, here.
SoMa block parties will return to downtown Harrisburg for the summer, starting in May, our online story reported. Additionally, SoMa Fest will take place in June, featuring wine, beer and spirits.
Volunteers worked on Monday to clean up a portion of the Camp Curtin neighborhood, our online story reported. The community members hoped that their efforts would deter crime and blight in the area, which has seen an uptick in both.
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