Animals at Speranza Animal Rescue.
There was plenty of news this week in the Harrisburg area. Whether you need advice on a weekend vacation spot, or want to know what possibly could’ve made this month’s zoning board meeting take over four hours, it’s all listed and linked, below.
The Atlas building development project will move forward with input from Camp Curtin neighbors and other community members, our online story reported. The Harrisburg Atlas Building Collective, a group of local businesses, entrepreneurs and community leaders, will partner with developer Adam Maust to conduct outreach.
Author Jeff Arch, a Harrisburg native, spoke with our writer about his book “Attachments.” Our magazine feature tells the story of how Arch persisted in the face of rejection and published a novel that he started three decades ago.
Berks County may be the perfect weekend getaway trip. In our magazine story, read about what the area has to offer, including art, food and history.
A proposed affordable housing development for seniors was the topic of concern among Harrisburg residents at a Zoning Hearing Board meeting this week, our reporting found. Many neighbors to the Bethel Village project, at N. 6th and Herr streets, were dissatisfied with the number of parking spaces included in the plan.
Harrisburg University will celebrate innovation and community with its upcoming “Tech ‘n Town Week,” our online story reported. The festival will feature concerts, a crypto-currency conference and the return of the university-sponsored e-sports tournament, HUE Invitational.
A pair of local churches developed a bond during the pandemic, despite denominational differences. Our magazine article tells the story of how the Old Catholic Church, Parish of Saint Joseph, and Metropolitan Community Church of the Spirit came together when they started sharing a building.
The Popcorn Hat Players presents “Thumbelina,” the story of a tiny, yet fierce heroine who is kidnapped and then begins an epic adventure homeward to her mother. Our theater reviewer will let you know what to expect from this silly show, playing now through mid-August.
Speranza Animal Hospital runs a no-kill shelter that houses 50 dogs on site (with another 81 in foster homes), 80 farm animals and a collection of barn cats. It’s no easy feat, but Janine Guido makes it all work, providing a second chance to the most abused animals and those who others deem a lost cause. Read more in our magazine story.
Sprocket Mural Works has plans for two large murals in Allison Hill, our online story reported. The nonprofit is seeking community input to help guide the projects.
“Summertime” is a film that plays like a musical, but, instead of breaking into song, the cast members break into spoken word poetry, opening up about their love lives, insecurities and desire to belong. Read more about the movie, playing at Midtown Cinema, here.
An upcoming documentary will honor the lives of Harrisburg young men lost to gun violence, our magazine story reported. In the film, “Our Boys,” by Harrisburg resident Lawrence Greene, mothers and family members of the boys will tell their stories.
Vacant lots are up for grabs in Harrisburg, as residents can lease them for just $1/year, our online story reported. Harrisburg officials said that they can be used for recreation, gardening or open green space.
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