“Art in the Wild” installation
It’s been a long week of on-and-off sunshine. Winter just can’t seem to decide if it should stay or go—but we got our first glimpse of spring weather. We hope you got the chance to get outside and enjoy while it was warm!
Our days here at the office have been full of editing stories for next month’s magazine issue and covering the latest around town, including the latest in the lawsuit between City Council and the mayor and the Harrisburg International Airport’s record-breaking travel numbers for 2025.
As always, all weekly coverage is compiled for you below:
Bob’s Art Blog spotlighted two upcoming arts events: the Art Association of Harrisburg’s 100th year celebration and Wildwood Park’s annual “Art in the Wild.” Read more here.
City Council withdrew a contempt motion filed against Mayor Wanda Williams after voting 4-3 to hire the city’s interim director of building and housing development permanently, our online story reported. The contempt motion claimed that Williams had kept the director on staff without council approval in violation of the parties’ settlement terms.
Gamut Theatre’s “King Lear” is a “wild night,” according to our theater reviewer. Get a preview of the play here.
Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors said the Harrisburg-area housing market held steady in February. Both home sales and prices were largely unchanged from a year ago, according to our online story.
Harrisburg International Airport had a record year, according to its top officials. Its plans for growth earned praise at a Dauphin County meeting, according to our online reporting.
Harrisburg school district officials discussed next steps for finding a demolition contractor for William Penn and their lack of interest in extending a current city tax abatement program at their Tuesday meeting.
Our “Family Time” columnist shares tips for raising teenagers in a March magazine story.
PennDOT said construction along Cameron Street may cause delays this weekend. Read more here.
Sara Bozich has compiled the best events of the weekend in her Weekend Roundup, including the Harrisburg Free Store at Broad Street Market. Check out the full list.
Strong Towns hosted a community discussion this week, as part of its ongoing speakers series. Read more in our online story.
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