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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

The proposed site of an affordable housing development at 1001 N. 18th St., Harrisburg.

We hope you’ve survived the cold this week, Harrisburg. While you thaw out, catch up on all of our recent news reporting.

The Broad Street Market’s brick building rebuild is Harrisburg’s priority, city officials reassured the public this week. In our online story find out more about the restoration plans for the building.

The Capital City Islanders will bring soccer back to City Island in Harrisburg, our online story reported. The new professional team plans to start its season at the Skyline Sports Complex in the spring.

City Council weighed a proposal from a developer to construct affordable housing for seniors at 1001 N. 18th St. in Harrisburg, our online story reported. Developers explained that they made changes to their original project design following feedback from neighbors.

Dauphin County Prothonotary Matt Krupp announced that he would run for a third, four-year term, our online story reported. He will compete in the Republican primary on May 20.

Doulas offer clients additional support during the birthing process, our magazine story reported. The service has been rising in popularity and new providers have popped up around the Harrisburg area.

Gather the Guitars was rescheduled for this weekend at the Abbey Bar, our online story reported. The musical event will raise money for Gather the Spirit for Justice, a Harrisburg nonprofit centered on community building.

Girls’ empowerment is the focus of many local organizations that provide education and mentorship opportunities. In our magazine story, learn about Harrisburg area groups like Girls on the Run and Young Women’s Empowerment Academy and the impact they strive to make on young girls.

Harrisburg hired Robert Kennick as its finance director, filling a post that was vacant since last year, our online story reported. Kennick will oversee the fiscal management of the city.

Hot yoga can reduce stress, relieve pain and improve flexibility. Our writer tried the practice for the first time and shared her experience, as well as recommendations of local places that offer hot yoga, here.

Sara Bozich has found this weekend’s events happening in the Harrisburg area and compiled them all, here.

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