Mayor Wanda Williams, along with other local officials and artists, announced the details about Artsfest.
It has been another full week of news here in Harrisburg and we are happy to cover it, delivering valuable information to our readers. If you want to support our work, we would love to have you as a Friend of TheBurg. If you’re playing catch up on the news this week, look no further than our list, below.
Artsfest will return to Harrisburg’s Riverfront Park for Memorial Day weekend, our online story reported. The city said that there will be over 200 artists, 25 food trucks and live music, as well as kids’ activities.
Bob’s Art Blog shares information on several upcoming art shows and festivals and previews 3rd in the Burg festivities.
The Broad Street Market announced that it was awarded a $500,000 grant from the commonwealth, our online story reported. The money will support upgrades and repairs to the market’s stone building.
Cornerstone Coffeehouse in Camp Hill is under new ownership as husband-and-wife duo Caleb Watters and Alexandra Shover have taken over, our magazine story reported. The couple also owns Valley Bistro in Enola and The Hershey Pantry in Hershey.
Division Street may be getting some safety upgrades in the coming years, our online story reported. Harrisburg is asking the public for feedback on several proposed design options.
Downtown Harrisburg has struggled to bounce back following the pandemic. However, restaurateurs and club owners have a vision to revive the 2nd Street corridor, our magazine story reported.
Harrisburg School District announced its proposed 2025-26 budget that would include a property tax raise, our online story reported. The district shared that it would need to consider raising taxes to meet budget needs and to potentially exit state receivership.
Home sales in the Harrisburg area increased, as well as prices, since last April to this past month, our online story reported.
Moviate Underground Film Festival will return to Harrisburg from May 15 through 18, our online story reported. Over 60 films will hit the screens at Midtown Cinema during the weekend.
Sara Bozich’s Weekend Roundup includes everything you need to know for spending a fun weekend in the city. Find her list of events, here.
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