(From left) Dave Baker, city facilities director, Stephen Wilt, project executive with Alexander Construction Co., Debbie Reihart, city project manager, and Darren Rech, safety director with Alexander, on the first day of construction at the Broad Street Market.
Our October issue of the magazine is out! And while this weekend’s weather is looking more like summer than autumn, don’t miss out on some fall fun activities. If you missed any of our news coverage from this week, we have it all, below.
Architect Chris Dawson cut the ribbon on the newly restored Lowengard building downtown, our online story reported. The historic property offers office, commercial and residential space.
Broad Street Market construction began this week, our online story reported. Crews started selective demo at the fire-burned brick building.
City Council approved moving $14 million in Harrisburg’s budget to fund the Broad Street Market rebuild, our reporting found. The money supports construction contracts, allowing work to continue.
Community Corner has a list of special events in October, and our Happenings section has all the details on art, culture and educational festivities this month.
Concerts are in full swing, and now that the weather has cooled off, it’s the perfect time to take in a show. Find our recommendations, here.
Downtown Harrisburg is on a lot of peoples’ minds as the city struggles with a lack of foot traffic. In his column, our publisher weighs in on the discussion.
Harrisburg Planning Commission officials approved several housing projects that would adaptively reuse vacant office buildings as apartments. In our story, find which projects have been proposed for downtown, Midtown and Allison Hill.
Nonprofits in Harrisburg are trying innovative ways to address homelessness. In our magazine story, read about initiatives including tiny homes and organized encampments.
Open Stage debuts, “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors,” this weekend. Read our magazine story to find out more about the funny and spooky show.
Our publisher, in his note, reflected on our Friends of TheBurg Bash, at which he got to meet Burg friends and discuss city topics.
Sara Bozich fills you in on this weekend’s events taking place in Harrisburg, here.
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