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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

“Vote” signs lead up to the PA state Capitol.

With presidential election results still pending, it’s like one big waiting game. While you anticipate the next move, catch up on this week’s news below.

A “Count Every Vote” rally was held at the state Capitol on Wednesday. Voters protested President Donald Trump’s threat to intervene in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s decision to allow a three-day extension for receiving mail-in ballots, our online story reports.

COVID cases are surging in Pennsylvania, with new diagnoses breaking daily records. In the past week, there were 2,633 newly diagnosed cases per day, our online story reports.

Election Day in Dauphin County ran smoothly, our reporting found. Although a majority of residents opted for mail-in ballots, the polls still saw activity, some accumulating lines with over an hour-long wait.

Faith leaders in Harrisburg held a community vigil on Monday night to pray for a peaceful Election Day. Led by the Mayor’s Interfaith Advisory Council, the group discussed the importance of unity despite the results, our online story reports.

One Hundred Voices is a new book that tells the stories of Harrisburg’s historic African American community, our magazine story reports. Many of the voices come from the Old 8th Ward, a historically Black and immigrant neighborhood that was demolished to make room for the state Capitol complex.

Our editor comments on Harrisburg’s Draft Comprehensive Plan in his monthly column. With the sales and rental markets looking strong, he suggests the plan may underestimate the city’s potential for growth.

Sara Bozich has some weekend suggestions for you in her weekly blog. Pick up a good book at Midtown Scholar, try a new brewery or learn how to make pasta with the Harrisburg Young Professionals.

Tallying votes for the presidential election has bled over into the days following Nov. 3. However, many state and local positions were decided much earlier. Check out our online story for more information.

Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania plans to build a community of tiny houses for homeless veterans in Harrisburg. The nonprofit hopes to build where Phoenix Park currently sits along the Susquehanna River, just south of the PennDOT building. Read more in our online story.

The Watershed Pub opened in Camp Hill last month, specializing in seafood. Our magazine story tells of owner Josh Kesler’s path to opening during the pandemic.

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