Madame Rochéle’s Apothecary general manager Jermaine Crosson
From an auction of former Harrisburg Mayor Steve Reed’s artifacts to the opening of a new apothecary-themed N. 2nd Street bar, a lot happened in Harrisburg this past week. Missed it all? Don’t fret! All the TheBurg’s daily coverage is wrapped up neatly for you below:
Camp Curtin’s incoming principal told the school board that his five-year plan to address middle school consolidation challenges Tuesday night.
City Council approved several resolutions this week, most notably pushing forward the police bureau’s plan to enhance its presence in Uptown and the coordination of an auction of former Mayor Steve Reed’s artifacts.
Harrisburg local Georgia Masters Earp recently published her first poetry book under the pen name Lucy Sage, inspired by her roaming travels.
Harrisburg’s school board advanced a $227.1 million budget with a proposed 1.5% property tax increase; board members will vote to approve the final budget next week.
Harrisburg Small Business Accelerator Program pitch competition recognized and awarded entrepreneurs, including a public relations agency owner and a cleaning services provider.
Historic Harrisburg Association will offer a “Downtown Harrisburg through the Centuries” walking tour next week about past revitalization tactics in the city.
July 4th Food Truck Festival was announced by city officials Friday. It will take place on Saturday, July 4 in Riverfront Park from 1 to 9 p.m. and feature over 40 food trucks, live music, a wine/beer garden, a petting zoo and free family activities.
Local parents and educational experts explored how much screen time for children is too much screen time in our June magazine story. Read more here.
Madame Rochéle’s Apothecary, a new cocktail bar and tea house in downtown Harrisburg, is opening this weekend.
Our managing editor Maddie Gittens has compiled a list of Harrisburg hidden gems that will help you turn any ordinary day around the city into a dreamy summer vacation.
PA Downtown Center held four public workshops this week, encouraging Harrisburg residents to weigh in on public space use and economic vitality as it puts together a plan for the city’s downtown revitalization. It will host a business owner focus group next month.
Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg leadership said it is listing the 6.4-acre Grass Campus for $8.3 million and will soon elect a new board of trustees.
Sara Bozich has compiled the best events of the weekend in her Weekend Roundup, including a Pride bar crawl, “Chase the Rainbow.” Check out the full list here.
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