Mayor Wanda Williams announced the details of this year’s Kipona Festival, at a press conference on Thursday.
Have you heard the news? Our September issue of the magazine hit the stands this week! This month’s focus is on all things artsy. That’s right, even more art than usual. Grab a copy today or read online. While you’re here, find all of our news coverage from this week, below.
Bob’s Art Blog catches up with creatives around central PA, letting readers know what they’re up to. He also previews a giant puppet parade that will take place this weekend at Kipona Festival.
Friends of TheBurg Bash is coming up in September, and our publisher invites our readers to join. There are also several other ways to interact with TheBurg staff this month.
Harrisburg proposed constructing an entertainment pavilion in Riverfront Park, our online story reported. The city has applied for grant funding for the stage, which would be used for the city’s festivals and events.
Harrisburg School District selected its new superintendent of schools, Dr. Benjamin Henry, our online story reported.
Hispanic Heritage Month events will showcase the diversity of the Latino community, our online story reported. A group of local professionals and creatives has organized a month-long lineup of festivities.
Jazzy’s Good Eats opened in Midtown Harrisburg, after relocating from its former Kline Village shop, our online story reported. The takeout-only restaurant offers soul food classics.
Kipona Festival will return to Harrisburg for Labor Day weekend, our online story reported. This year’s event will include several new activities, as well as the usual food trucks, music and vendors.
Lindgren Craft Brewery opened in May, offering a selection of beers that will please just about anyone. In our magazine story, read about the father/son duo that spent years transforming a former bank building in Perry County into a brewery.
Penn State Health’s facility dog program brings in four-legged friends to help support young patients in the children’s hospital. In our magazine story, read about the impact of the program on families.
Police will crack down on illegally parked commercial vehicles in Harrisburg, our online story reported. The city has noticed and uptick in trucks parking in incorrect zones and issued a reminder that they are only allowed in designated areas.
“Queremos Justicia: How We Shut Down Berks” will come to the Susquehanna Art Museum for Hispanic Heritage Month, our online story reported. The exhibit will bring art and stories from the years-long movement to close an immigrant detention center in Berks County.
September brings plenty of unique events to celebrate the summer-to-fall transition. Find out what special events are taking place in our Community Corner. For an even more comprehensive list, read Happenings.
Sara Bozich has lots of fun ways for you to spend the long Labor Day weekend. Find them, here.
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