Dauphin County Cultural Fest will return this month. Photo from 2023.
It has been quite a stormy day here in Harrisburg—perfect for staying in and catching up on reading. All of our local reporting from this week, as well as some stories from our August magazine, are featured below. Stay dry!
Arts writer Bob travels to Mount Gretna to explore the art, cultural and small business scenes. The Mt. Gretna Art Show also takes place this month on the Aug. 17-18.
Dauphin County’s Cultural Fest will return to Harrisburg on Aug. 17, our online story reported. The event will take place at Riverfront Park and include musical performances and food trucks.
Defense for suspended Harrisburg Magisterial District Judge Sonya McKnight is seeking to get charges dropped against her for allegedly shooting her ex-boyfriend, our online story reported. Her attorney argued that the prosecution didn’t have enough evidence to support their case.
Harrisburg artist Reina “R76” Wooden,” along with a group of local artists, will present a showcase for Harrisburg’s Kipona festival, our online story reported. The show will give creators an accessible and affordable way to display their work.
Harrisburg’s city hall closed on Thursday following an IT malfunction, our online story reported. Staff discovered smoking hardware in the building the night before and closed the building for safety reasons.
Lindgren Craft Brewery opened in May in a former bank building on Duncannon Square in Perry County, our magazine story reported. A father/son duo spent year transforming the building, which now offers a selection of beer that will please anyone.
Linglestown boasts a range of favorite haunts and hidden gems. Our writer took a day trip to the town to visit coffee shops, bookstores, art studios and more.
Midtown Cinema suffered water damage from Friday’s storm, our online story reported. The theater will temporarily close while restoration work is completed.
The Penguin Project’s Theatre Harrisburg chapter gives children and young adults with special needs a chance to perform in Broadway-style shows, our online story reported. Participants are paired with peer mentors and get to practice performance and social skills.
Sara Bozich’s Weekend Roundup features a list of all of this weekend’s best events happening in the Harrisburg area.
Treasure Trove Toy Store in downtown Harrisburg has become a hub for helping the unhoused in the city, our online story reported. Owner Jennifer Draisey-Crocezi has assisted several people to find housing and resources.
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