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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Dave & Ashley Niedbalski of Grand Rising Curations and Midstate Shows, which will host the Dauphin County Live Concert Series.

We hope our news coverage this week, and every week, has kept you informed on what’s happening in your community. In case you missed any of it, we’ve rounded up all of our stories, below.

City Council approved a zoning change for the former Polyclinic Hospital property in Harrisburg, as a developer seeks to renovate it, our reporting found. Pennmark Harrisburg Holdings has proposed turning the large building into apartments and commercial space.

Dauphin County Commissioner Justin Douglas announced that he will consider running for representative of Pennsylvania’s 10th congressional district in 2026, our online story reported. He said that he will launch an exploratory committee to meet with community leaders and determine the resources needed for a potential race.

The Dauphin County Live Concert Series begins this month, presenting three shows in Riverfront Park, our magazine story reported. Organizer Midstate Shows has revived the concerts, previously hosted by HU Presents, that have brought music to the riverfront the past few summers.

Home sales in the Harrisburg area increased last month, along with prices, according to recent data. To find specific data for Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry counties, click here.

Humane Society of Harrisburg Area is making reforms and seeing the number of adoptions rise after a tumultuous few years. Read more in our magazine story.

The outdoors are calling you and your family. Our columnist takes you from parks to playgrounds and volunteer opportunities that are perfect for the kids this summer.

PennDOT announced that it reopened the pedestrian underpass that goes under Cameron Street near the Farm Show Complex, our online story reported. The underpass had been closed since February due to concrete deterioration.

Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Foundation shared this week that TheBurg was named “2025 News Organization of the Year,” our story reported.

Sara Bozich has your weekend itinerary covered with her roundup of events, here.

Tower Jewelers opened in the Shops on 3rd at Strawberry Square recently, our online story reported. The storefront offers high-end gold and gemstone jewelry.

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