Owner Stefan Hawkins stands in front of what will be Good Brotha’s Book Café.
The October issue of TheBurg Magazine hit the streets this week, just in time for fall. Check out our many stories focused on the arts. Also, don’t forget to catch up on this past week’s news, which is listed and linked below.
A “Black Lives Matter” mural in Harrisburg was defaced early Sunday morning. The name of a white supremacist group was graffitti’d on the wall, our online story reports. The mural has since been restored.
COVID-19 cases rose in PA over the past week, with an average of over 1,000 new cases per day. Check out our weekly pandemic reporting for the number of cases in your county.
Dauphin County will extend office hours for its elections office and is disseminating information about mail-in ballots. For information on registration and voting deadlines, read our online story.
Our editor discusses how he has seen newspapers working together as allies during the pandemic. In his October Editor’s Note, he encourages the community to support local media.
The Englewood in Hershey is a new restaurant and event space in a barn that dates back to 1861. After a massive renovation project, guests can now enjoy live music, a brick fireplace and a good meal. Read more about The Englewood in our magazine story.
Forster Street will undergo changes to make it more pedestrian-friendly thanks to federal transportation funds. In an editorial, our editor reflects on the history of this dangerous street and addresses why the improvements are needed.
Free tree removal and trimming will be offered by Harrisburg to low-income families, as city officials hope to help rid the city of dead and dangerous trees. They also explained guidelines for fall leaf collection, our online story reports.
Good Brotha’s Book Café is planned to open in Midtown Harrisburg in November by the owners of House of Vegans restaurant, also in Midtown. Owner Stefan Hawkins said the coffee shop will promote African American literature and art, our online story reports.
The Harrisburg Holiday Parade will be a drive-through affair this year due to COVID-19. Participants in the parade will remain stationary, while spectators will drive by in their vehicles to watch, our reporting found.
The Pride of the Susquehanna will hold a “Boatoberfest” fundraiser at the Vineyards and Brewery at Hershey. The nonprofit hopes to raise money to keep the riverboat afloat during this financially difficult time, our online story reports.
Sara Bozich is making the most of the fall weather this weekend. She has plenty of ideas for how you can do the same in her Weekend Roundup.
Shelley Brooks has worked at Bethesda Women’s Mission for over 35 years. Here, she fulfills her passion by helping women in crisis find hope. Check out our magazine article to read her story.
TheBurg’s editor focuses on the bright side of the COVID-19 pandemic in his October magazine column. While it’s easy to focus on the negatives, he finds that there are some unexpected and welcome changes around Harrisburg.
An “Urban Meadow” in Midtown may be extended to create a longer pedestrian walkway that connects to the coming federal courthouse. Officials hope to secure grants and begin construction in early 2021, our online story reports.
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