The scene at Kipona Festival after a van drove through barriers and hit three people. Photo courtesy of Ed Jaroch.
This week was a short one, but there was still plenty of news. We’ve covered it all and compiled our stories for you, below.
Downtown Daily Bread announced its new executive director, Kristen Herman, who will oversee the organization, our online story reported. Harman brings with her more than a decade of experience in nonprofit leadership.
Governor’s Square now has a court-appointed receiver to oversee operations and improvements at the affordable housing development, our story reported. At a meeting, Harrisburg City Council questioned the receiver and weighed entering an agreement with him.
Harrisburg officials have proposed making changes to the city’s curfew ordinance to address an increase in disorderly behavior by youth, our online story reported. However, City Council, at a meeting, doubted that the change would be effective or fair.
Kipona Festival ended tragically, when a woman drove onto Front Street, bypassing barriers and hitting three people, our online story reported. Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams issued a statement calling the incident “an unthinkable act.”
Live music is in full swing for September, bringing something from every genre. Our columnist has her top recs, here.
Sara Bozich has a long list of happenings this weekend, including jazz, yoga and bingo. There’s something for everyone, here.
September is full of special community events, which are listed in our Community Corner. In our Happenings section, you’ll find even more goings-on in and around Harrisburg.
Theatre Harrisburg launches its 100th season this month. In our magazine story, read about the history of the community theater and its evolution.
A York Haven woman was charged with aggravated assault and DUI in connection with the incident at Kipona when a van drove into a crowd. The woman faces a dozen charges, our online story reported.
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