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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

The Harrisburg YWCA’s “Race Against Racism” will go virtual this year and include an educational component for runners. Photo from 2019 race.

A new episode of TheBurg Podcast came out yesterday! Tune in to hear how Harrisburg has broken down barriers within economic development, the arts and the news industry. But first, catch up on any of our local coverage that you missed this week, listed and linked, below.

April’s Artist in Focus is Brad Maurer, a local illustrator and cartoonist. Maurer creates images of bugs in their natural habitat…but with personalities you’ve never seen before. Check out his work, here. 

Artsfest will return to Harrisburg this spring, after going virtual in 2020 due to the pandemic, our reporting found. In May, visitors can browse handcrafted arts and chow down on food from local food trucks on City Island.

Dauphin County Library System has provided internet access to residents during the pandemic, a lifeline for those in need of online services, our online story reported. Library officials hope to receive funding to keep up with the demand for computer access.

Harrisburg plans to offer a course for residents on tree planting and trimming, our online story reported. City Arborist Ellen Roane hopes to build a volunteer workforce to care for the city’s street trees.

Harrisburg YWCA officials added a new educational component to the organization’s annual “Race Against Racism,” our online story reported. Through the “21 Day Racial Equity and Social Justice Challenge,” participants will receive articles, videos and other learning materials.

Linglestown Life’s Rockville Church campus will expand to include a community center and community garden, our online story reported. Pastor Taylor Pfaff hopes to embed their congregation more deeply into the neighborhood.

Open Stage’s “Poirot Investigates” returns, as the cast reunites to solve not one—but two—murders. Our theater reviewer gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what to expect from the show, streaming virtually through April 18.

Radish & Rye Food Hub, an all-local grocer, recently opened on the 1300-block of N. 3rd St., our magazine story reported. Owners Dusty and Julia James are committed to providing an extensive, reliable, humane and nutritious food source for the community.

Sara Bozich has the perfect springtime activities teed up for your weekend. Whether you’re looking to get outside or stay home with virtual options, she has something for you.

Urban gardening in Harrisburg is possible without even leaving the city for supplies. Our magazine story lists local stops for all things green and blooming.

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