Mayor Wanda Williams celebrated her primary election win for the Democratic nomination for mayor.
It was election week here in Harrisburg, so if you fell behind on the news with all the political hubbub, don’t worry. We have all of our stories from the week, including Election Day coverage, below.
The Cheesesteak Guy, a former Broad Street Market vendor, relocated to a new Lemoyne location, our magazine story reported. At the shop, the owners serve Philly-style cheesesteak sandwiches, burgers and breakfast sandwiches.
Faye’s Ice Cream Parlor opened at the end of March inside the former Hanna’s Ice Cream Shoppe on Bridge Street in New Cumberland, our magazine story reported. The shop promises “vintage vibes and fresh flavors.”
The Harrisburg Jewish Film Festival returns this month for its 30th year, our magazine story reported. The festival will include a showing of the documentary “Shari & Lamb Chop,” along with other movies.
Incumbent Wanda Williams won the Democratic nomination for mayor of Harrisburg on Tuesday, our online story reported. Williams narrowly defeated four challengers, saying that she was “elated.”
“Jane Austen Wrecked My Life” will play at Midtown Cinema this month, our magazine story reported. The movie follows a clumsy Parisian bookseller named Agathe who dreams of being a successful writer.
Sankofa African American Theatre Company and Open Stage will present “The Colored Museum” May 31 through June 19. In our magazine story, find out more about the show, which highlights the complexities of Black American identity.
Sara Bozich has plenty of ideas for how to spend the long weekend in Harrisburg. Find her list of events, here.
State and local officials announced that they will work together to create a comprehensive revitalization plan for downtown Harrisburg, our online story reported.
Voters headed to the polls on Tuesday for the municipal primary election, our online story reported. Harrisburg residents shared what issues informed their vote this year, as well as which candidates they preferred.
Voter turnout dropped this year compared to the 2021 municipal primary election. In his blog, our publisher discusses how better campaigning by candidates could’ve changed that.
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