Hamilton Health Center and local officials cut the ribbon on the new Steelton facility this week.
The July heat has been hitting Harrisburg hard, so we hope you’ve been able to find ways to cool off. If you’re heading to the pool or beach this month, make sure to take TheBurg along for a great beach read! While you’re here, catch up on our local news coverage from the week, below.
The Broad Street Market fire was one year ago this month. In his column, our publisher shares some reflections on what has happened in the months since the tragedy.
In a Community Comment, Broad Street Market Board Chair Eric Hagarty discusses the challenges of the past year following the market fire, but also the ways the community has supported the market.
Fourth of July fireworks were cut short in Harrisburg after police apprehended multiple people with guns in the crowd, our online story reported. City officials addressed the incident at a Monday morning press conference.
Hamilton Health Center cut the ribbon on its new Steelton location this week, our online story reported. The health center will officially open to patients on Monday, July 15, offering a full spectrum of family care to men, women and children.
Harrisburg City Council denied a proposed demo for 1511 N. Front Street, our reporting found. Council expressed concerns about taking down a building in the city’s historic district and replacing it with parking.
Home sales were generally lower in June, but prices were up, our online story reported. For the three-county region, 593 homes sold compared to 659 in June 2023, as the median sales price rose to $290,000 from $273,000.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg announced Zach Benjamin as its new president and CEO, our online story reported. Benjamin will officially assume the position in mid-August.
Pride Festival of Central PA returns to Harrisburg on July 27, our magazine story reported. This year, the festival will bring back its Pride Parade after years off.
The Residences at Governor’s Square in Harrisburg has several bidders and interested parties for the apartment complex, but none have yet received required federal approvals, our online story reported. The owner, Uptown Partners, has been in Chapter 11 bankruptcy, searing for a buyer for months.
“River City Stories,” a film by Harrisburg residents Paul Hood and Wallace McKelvey, highlights the city’s diversity, our online story reported. The movie will premiere at Midtown Cinema on July 19 and 20 as a part of the Harrisburg Fringe Festival.
Road repaving began this week in Harrisburg, our reporting found. Over 25 stretches of road in many of Harrisburg’s neighborhoods will receive new pavement this summer and fall.
Sara Bozich has a list of all the best activities to fill your weekend, here.
The Weekender Festival will return to Hall Manor in Harrisburg on Aug. 9 and 10, hosted by the Harrisburg Housing Authority, our online story reported. The event will feature a range of activities aimed at bringing the community together through entertainment and economic empowerment.
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