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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

Officials announced Harrisburg’s Kipona Festival at a press conference on Monday.

Does anyone else feel like summer went too fast? To celebrate the end of the season, Harrisburg will hold its annual Kipona Festival this weekend, and we just dropped our September issue of the magazine. There’s lots to be excited about. In case you missed any of our stories from this week, find them below.

Colleges and universities in the Harrisburg area share their thoughts on recent federal discussions and policies surrounding international students, in our story. Local students also share their fears and concerns.

Hotel Hershey Executive Chef Bart Umidi has had a unique professional journey to get to where he is now. In our magazine story, read about his background, as well as the vision and expertise he brings to Hershey.

Kipona Festival returns to the riverfront this weekend, with food trucks, live music, cultural celebrations and more. Find out all you need to know, here.

Nonprofits and local organizations are losing federal funding, jeopardizing their programming and futures. In his column, our publisher implores the community to support these institutions.

PennDOT announced that it would begin blasting on a portion of I-83 in Harrisburg on Sept. 8, our online story reported. The construction will impact the area around 19th Street.

Our publisher, in his September note to readers, shares how TheBurg is thriving due to community support and introduces the art-focused issue of the magazine.

Sara Bozich has all of the events you need to know about for your Labor Day weekend, here.

Tattoo artists share their passion for the craft, in our magazine story. The art, they say, is both about technical skill and personal expression.

Transit in the Harrisburg area is evolving, following a troubled past. To find out what updates the bus system has planned, read our feature.

Tri-County Regional Planning Commission will bring back its Sober Ride Home program for the Labor Day weekend, our online story reported. The initiative offers free Uber vouchers to bar and restaurant patrons.

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