LHACC executive director Gloria Vazquez Merrick and other local officials cut the ribbon on the new center.
We made it to a three-day weekend—that’s something to celebrate! The warm summer weather will make it the perfect time to enjoy the city. If you’re planning on heading to Artsfest, check out our story below for all the details, as well as all of our other reporting from this week.
Artsfest is back in Harrisburg this weekend, featuring artists, entertainment and food, our online story reported. The event will take place in Riverfront Park from Saturday through Monday.
Broad Street Market’s temporary structure opened this week, and the community came out in support, our online story reported. Eight vendors opened in the market, offering everything from produce to meat to sweets.
Harrisburg School District Superintendent Eric Turman was appointed as superintendent of the Central Dauphin School District and will leave Harrisburg, our reporting found. Receiver Dr. Lori Suski said that the district would begin looking for a new superintendent.
Jewish Family Service of Greater Harrisburg will celebrate the 30th anniversary of its adoption and foster care program at an annual luncheon event, our online story reported. The organization hopes to inspire people to consider how they can support and advocate for children in need during the event.
The Latino Hispanic American Community Center (LHACC) cut the ribbon on its new building on Derry Street in Harrisburg, our online story reported. The new center will give the organization additional space to expand its programming.
The LGBT Center cut the ribbon on its new N. Front Street home in Harrisburg, our online story reported. The center will use the space to continue its community programming and support resources.
Local legislators issued a statement this week, saying that the Broad Street Market may lose potential state funding to support efforts to rebuild the fire-damaged brick building, our online story reported. Rep. Dave Madsen and Rep. Patty Kim both urged council to reconsider its rejection of the city’s selected construction manager, which may prolong the rebuild and delay funding.
Logos Academy in Harrisburg shared its plans to expand to include space for additional students and grades. Find out more about the changes they will make in the coming months, here.
The PA Open Air Farmer’s Market is celebrating its 50th anniversary, our magazine story reported. For years, the market has offered produce and handmade goods at the PA Farm Show complex.
Paxton Creek flooding issues in Harrisburg will be addressed through a multi-million-dollar project that was awarded state funding this week, our online story reported. U.S. Senator Bob Casey presented a $1.25 million grant to the city and Capital Region Water at a press conference.
PennDOT announced that it would begin its road safety improvement project on Derry Street in Harrisburg and surrounding municipalities. Find out more on the construction plans in our online story.
Sara Bozich has compiled all of the best events happening in Harrisburg in her Weekend Roundup.
Steven Williams, a Harrisburg author, recently released a new book in his mythological series, our online story reported. The author will host a discussion and book signing event at the Midtown Scholar on Friday.
Winnie Okello, a Harrisburg area resident, recently transitioned into a new role as the Park and Recreation Equity Program specialist for the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, our magazine story reported. The job combines her passions for environmental work, program coordination, service and equity.
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