The Commonwealth Monument Project held an unveiling at the state Capitol on Wednesday.
On Monday, our September issue of the magazine comes out! Be on the lookout for a great issue dedicated to local flavors. Until then, find below our lineup of local coverage from the past week.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region finds support through board member Joe Holston’s upcoming challenge to golf 100 holes in a day. He hopes to raise money for the organization that has helped hundreds of local kids, even throughout the pandemic, our online story reports.
Bob’s Art Blog highlights the signature work of artist Pamela J. Black. Read our online story to see some of Black’s work, which she hopes will inspire peace and calmness among her audience.
The Commonwealth Monument Project was unveiled on the state Capitol grounds on Wednesday. The monument celebrates Harrisburg’s African American history, including the Old 8th Ward, a historic majority Black and immigrant neighborhood that was demolished, our online story reports.
The Court Appointed Special Advocates of Dauphin County provide positive relationships to children in the foster care system. Read more about the heart behind this organization in our magazine story.
COVID-19 cases in PA dipped over the last week. There were an average of over 600 new cases per day in the state, our online story reports.
Drew Hart, a Messiah College professor and author, shares his thoughts on the division between white and Black Americans. In our magazine story, Hart talks about the Black Lives Matter movement and the role Christianity plays in racial division.
Harrisburg City Council plans to make amendments to the document proposing a citizen’s police advisory board, our reporting found. After weeks of town hall meetings to solicit community feedback, council member Ausha Green said that council will take residents’ input into account as they make changes.
Harrisburg Opera Association presents its virtual program this weekend. This year, the group focuses on showcasing diversity and featuring Harrisburg locations, our online story reports.
Historic Harrisburg Association this year handed its 2020 Preservation Awards to Elementary Coffee Co. and The Fox on Washington. Our magazine story describes the restoration processes and why they were considered award-worthy.
Lavelle Muhammad seeks to help disadvantaged boys from the inner city as the principal of Nativity School in Harrisburg. In our magazine story, Muhammad shares how his own story shaped his passion for mentoring youth.
Rich Askey is working to ensure quality education and a safer space for every student in Pennsylvania public schools. Read our magazine story to find out more about the president of the Pennsylvania State Education Association.
Sara Bozich has quite the lineup of local events this weekend. If you want to try a new restaurant, stretch out in a yoga class or relax at a drive-in-movie, she has plenty of options for you in her Weekly Roundup.
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