Front Street gym finishes installation of synthetic turf for training, classes

April 20, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones

Triple P Fitness’s newly installed turf

Triple P Fitness has installed 3,300 square feet of turf training space along its riverfront North Front Street property.

The synthetic turf’s installation was completed last week over the course of five days. It will expand the space the gym has available to run classes and training programs, according to Noah Parsons, Triple P’s owner.

The personal training gym’s plans to use the outdoor space for strength training will bring with it new “outdoor” equipment, like tires and sleds, Parsons said.

Triple P also plans to offer yoga and HIIT classes along the riverfront in the space.

“Something that can’t really find anywhere else,” Parsons said.

The installation of turf along the waterfront property was approved through the Harrisburg Zoning Hearing Board as a “special exception” in August 2025. The gym opened its doors in 2023 with the goal of helping people achieve their fullest fitness potential.

Parsons said the gym plans to start using the turf late next week, as the weather warms up, and will begin introducing its new classes in the coming weeks.

Triple P Fitness owner Noah Parsons

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Proposed police contract would bump salaries significantly, bureau says would help with recruitment

April 20, 2026 | by Maddie Gittens

Harrisburg police car. File photo.

Harrisburg’s Police Bureau is proposing bolstering tactics to recruit officers.

Capt. Kyle Gautsch, during a Monday media briefing, said that a proposed raise included in union negotiations would be a “big step” in getting Harrisburg’s police salaries closer to those of surrounding cities.

Harrisburg’s 2026-28 collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police Capital City Lodge No. 12, the bureau’s union representation, is slated for City Council consideration on Tuesday. The biggest change would be 7% raises each year for three years, doubling the 3.5% annual raise awarded the past three years.

According to Gautsch, the raises would get Harrisburg, which has struggled to compete with higher salaries of police departments in comparable third-class cities, into the “ballpark” of their wages.

For years, Harrisburg has struggled to recruit and retain officers. In a February report, the bureau said that about a quarter of its sworn personnel positions were vacant last year. Officer shortage is a trending issue nationally, as well. Gautsch explained that, with officer shortages, recruitment is more competitive, allowing applicants to be choosier when accepting a job offer.

“I’m encouraged that this will hopefully help the retention, but also recruitment,” he said. “This will hopefully ensure we have more people coming in than going out.”

Patrol officers in their fifth year of employment with the city currently make about $75,000. If the proposed pay raises are approved, they would make about $80,200 in 2026, about $85,800 in 2027, and about $91,800 in 2028.

Gautsch said that he believes several nearby cities’ salaries are already at around the $90,000 mark for an officer at five years, so Harrisburg would still be behind, but not as far behind.

Gautsch also said that the city is considering legislation that would allow “lateral transfers.” That would let experienced officers transfer to Harrisburg with a starting salary that reflects their years of service, although they would still start at day-one in terms of seniority.

That potential new policy, combined with proposed pay raises, could make a difference with recruitment, Gautsch said.

He added that the bureau is weighing the possibility of changing from eight-hour shifts to 12-hour shifts, which would give officers more days off, though that is still just a proposal.

City Council is slated to discuss the collective bargaining agreement Tuesday and would be required to vote on the legislation at a future legislative session in order for the contract to go into effect.

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Mortgage lender asks court for foreclosure, sheriff’s sale of HMAC

April 20, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones

Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center

A mortgage lender has filed a complaint to foreclose on the Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center (HMAC) and pursue a sheriff’s sale of the property.

According to Dauphin County court documents, filed last week, the owners of the entertainment venue, operating as 1110 HBG, have defaulted on a $3.72 million commercial property loan and now owe a mortgage lender $7.9 million.

According to the documents, the outstanding balance of the loan is due in full on June 1, 2026.

The out-of-state mortgage lender, HIF V Lender, signed an agreement with 1110 HBG in 2019, when the venue changed ownership following a bankruptcy filing. One of the new owners, Chris Werner signed, as an authorized member of 110 HBG LLC, the 2019 promissory note and mortgage attached to the complaint.

Per the agreement, 1110 HBG was to make $33,325/month mortgage payments for the property.

HIF V charged a 10.75% annual interest rate, the documents state, and could demand full payment of the loan, and its interest upfront at any time, upon default of the loan, through an acceleration clause.

However, 1110 HBG defaulted on the terms of the loan in October 2019, just a few months after the mortgage began in July, according to court documents. The lender then began charging a 14.75% default interest rate, bringing the monthly payment up to $45,725/month for the building.

Since October 2019, the complaint noted, “Borrower has remained in continuous default, having made only sporadic payments and failing to cure the arrearages, as reflected in the payment history.”

Between 2019 and 2021, the owners of HMAC paid the lender around $398,271, according to the filing.

The HMAC owners made semi-regular payments in 2019—underpaying some months and overpaying others. They then failed to make any payments between February of 2020 and September of 2021, a time period that overlapped with Pennsylvania’s pandemic-era business shutdowns.

In October 2021, HMAC made its last payment to the lender to date – a lump sum of $150,000, documents state, adding that the lender has not received a payment in the years since.

According to HIF V’s complaint, the HMAC owners’ unpaid loan principal sits at $3.72 million, and it owes an additional $3.32 million in late fees. An additional $864,249 in administrative fees, legal fees, pre-paid fees, and extension fees bring its total owed to HIF V up to $7.9 million.

HIF V took over HMAC’s mortgage in May 2019, taking over from the venue’s original lender, Hershiser Capital Finance.

The original owners of the venue, a company called Bartlett, Traynor & London, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2019. However, one founder, John Traynor, has stayed on as an advisor for the current owning partnership.

HMAC announced its closure in February, after stating it couldn’t procure essential operating licenses from the city because it hadn’t paid its entertainment taxes. City Solicitor Neil Grover said, at the time, that he couldn’t disclose the amount of unpaid entertainment taxes HMAC owed.

He also said that the HMAC had not paid its trash bills. Later in February, Capital Region Water filed a municipal lien against the venue for $14,200.

The venue also owes more than $78,000 in unpaid property taxes to Dauphin County.

The property is located at 1110 N. 3rd St. in Midtown Harrisburg.

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How to Make Tenant Screening Easy for PA Landlords

April 20, 2026 | by Admin

For landlords in Pennsylvania, finding the right tenant is the foundation of a successful investment. A trustworthy renter gives you peace of mind and makes your job easier. Without proper tenant screening, you risk significant property damage, financial loss, and legal and safety liabilities — not to mention wasted time and emotional stress.

Harrisburg Property Management Group’s professional tenant screening services are built on addressing these very issues, helping you feel confident that your investment as a landlord is safe. As local experts, the team understands the specific challenges landlords face and offers some of the most affordable tenant screening services in York and beyond. Here is everything you need to know about tenant screening as a PA landlord and how Harrisburg Property Management Group can help.

What Are the Benefits of Tenant Screening?

Tenant screening offers significant benefits for landlords, such as protecting their investment and ensuring a stable, positive rental experience.

More Reliable Tenants

Screening helps identify applicants with a history of paying rent on time and fulfilling their lease obligations. This reduces the risk of late or missed payments, which is crucial for maintaining a consistent cash flow.

Fewer Evictions

A thorough screening process can flag applicants with a history of evictions or other lease violations. By avoiding tenants who are likely to break their lease, you can save yourself the time, money and stress associated with the eviction process. In Pennsylvania, eviction action filing fees alone can cost landlords between $94.75 and $138.75.

Add to that the expense of lost rent during the eviction process and vacancy period, and potential legal fees, and the financial toll adds up fast. A thorough screening process is your first and best defense against these preventable losses.

Reduced Property Damage

A credit check and references from previous landlords provide insight into how a tenant has treated past rental properties. This helps you select tenants who are likely to take good care of the property, minimizing wear and tear and reducing the likelihood of costly damages.

Increased Safety and Security

Criminal background checks, which are often part of the screening process, can help landlords identify applicants with a history of violent or other serious crimes. This check helps create a safer environment for other tenants and the surrounding community.

Protection Against Fraud

Tenant screening can help verify an applicant’s identity and financial information, reducing the risk of renting to someone who has provided false information or is attempting to commit fraud.

Tenant screening is a proactive risk-management tool that empowers you to make more informed decisions about who will live in your property. Securing screening services from a reputable organization like Harrisburg Property Management Group is a crucial step in protecting your investment and fostering a positive and professional landlord-tenant relationship.

The Core Components of an Effective Screening Process

A truly effective screening process is a systematic review of an applicant’s history to assess their reliability.

Credit report analysis: A detailed credit report offers a picture of an applicant’s financial responsibility. Look for a consistent history of on-time payments, a manageable debt-to-income ratio, and be aware of any public records, such as bankruptcies or collections, which could indicate financial instability.
Criminal background checks: A landlord cannot have a blanket policy of denying all applicants with a criminal record. Instead, the nature and severity of the offense, and how long ago it occurred, must be considered to make fair and legally sound decisions.
Eviction history investigation: An eviction history is a major red flag, suggesting a past failure to meet lease obligations. Checking for prior evictions is a critical step in protecting your property and ensuring a stable tenancy.
Income and employment verification: Best practices for verifying an applicant’s ability to consistently pay rent include requesting recent pay stubs, reviewing bank statements and contacting the applicant’s employer to confirm employment status and income.

Securing Your Investment With Harrisburg Property Management Group’s Tenant Screening Services

A DIY approach to tenant screening comes with several challenges. It is time-consuming to manually verify information, and the risk of mishandling sensitive data under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is significant. Without the right tools and expertise, landlords can easily make costly mistakes. This is where professional tenant screening services come in.

Reliable, professional and dedicated to protecting landlords’ investments, Harrisburg Property Management Group was founded by landlords who noticed the lack of quality property management services available. Its founders built the company they wanted to hire. With decades of experience managing hundreds of properties in the Harrisburg area, the company offers unparalleled local expertise.

Harrisburg Property Management Group’s tenant screening goes beyond a traditional background check. As a comprehensive risk-mitigation tool, it thoroughly vets every applicant to prevent costly mistakes, including evictions, property damage and legal troubles, before they occur.

Designed by experts and approved by legal counsel, the screening process is fully compliant with the FCRA and Fair Housing Act, removing the legal guesswork and liability for you. A compliant screening process is essential to ensure you treat all applicants fairly and avoid costly legal battles. By partnering with the experts at Harrisburg Property Management Group, you are investing in peace of mind and the long-term security of your property.

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Latino Connection Foundation announces first director, plans for growth

April 17, 2026 | by Maddie Gittens

Shalawn James

Harrisburg’s Latino Connection Foundation has a new top official.

The organization named Shalawn James as its new executive director on Friday, noting that she is the first director and will help lead a wave of growth.

The Latino Connection Foundation is focused on uplifting marginalized communities through housing, public health and economic development.

According to the foundation, James brings with her over a decade of nonprofit leadership experience that included work in housing, behavioral health, re-entry and more. She has worked for organizations such as Mental Health Association in PA, Pressley Ridge and St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center.

“At this stage in my career, the work is no longer just about professional growth. It is about creating sustainable, transformative change in communities that look like me and have historically been underserved,” James said. “The Latino Connection Foundation sits at the intersection of housing, public health, workforce development and economic advancement in a way that aligns directly with both my personal mission and my professional journey. This role is an opportunity to build strategically, lead with intention and create impact that lasts.”

The foundation emphasized that with James as the first executive director, it will be able to “deepen” its impact in the region. James will focus a specific emphasis on collaborative, equity-driven impact.

“Shalawn is the right leader for this moment,” said George Fernandez, founder of the Latino Connection Foundation. “This is a pivotal step for the Foundation as we continue building an organization that meets real community needs with intention, credibility, and long-term vision. Shalawn brings the leadership experience, regional knowledge, and values-driven approach needed to guide this work forward.”

For more information, visit Latino Connection Foundation’s website.

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

April 17, 2026 | by TheBurg Staff

State Sen. Patty Kim

It’s the best week of the month: 3rd in the Burg!

We hope you’ll get a chance to stop by some of the local establishments that stay open late tonight.

Plant Family, the Plant Witch, Wake and Bake all have extended hours. Historic Harrisburg, too—it’s opening its doors for “Artistic Expressions,” its (free admission) annual high school art exhibition. And, in honor of Earth Day, the Civic Club of Harrisburg will be open late to run seed planting, painting and artistic workshops.

Once you’re out and about with your friends and neighbors, you’ll need some conversation fodder… maybe chat about what’s been happening in the local news? All our weekly coverage is compiled for you below.

Bob’s Art Blog spotlights local artists in this week’s piece, including acrylic painter Annika Koser and woodworker Kelly Anoka.

City Council appointed a new business administrator, Antonio Megna, on Tuesday, filling a position that has been vacant for months.

Dauphin County commissioners approved a list of annual gaming grants this week, after making additions to and subtractions from the Gaming Advisory Board’s original recommendation list.

Eden Village Harrisburg announced Thursday that the Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors (GHAR) awarded the group $75,000 for its tiny home project planned on S. Front Street.

Harrisburg’s annual Ride of Silence bike ride will take place on May 20 alongside a “ghost bike” display at the state Capitol, to pay tribute to cyclists killed or injured while riding.

Harrisburg-area home prices inched up in March, according to a report by the Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors.

Harrisburg-area state and county representatives spoke out against federal government action, following reports that several Bhutanese community members from central Pennsylvania had been detained.

Harrisburg School District received a $6.5 million quote to demolish William Penn; it was presented to school board members Tuesday night.

Historic Harrisburg Association announced on Wednesday it will present the developers of Walnut Street Commons and The Lowengard building with preservation awards next month.

Our food columnist has a delicious asparagus recipe that will help you say ‘hello’ to spring.

Rebuilding Together of Greater Harrisburg is getting ready for its annual “Event Day” on the last Saturday in April, repairing houses in Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry counties for low-income homeowners.

Sara Bozich has compiled the best events of the weekend in her Weekend Roundup, including Glass Blowing at City Island. Check out the full list.

Theatre Harrisburg and the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra will share the stage this spring, performing a concert version of “Follies” by Stephen Sondheim at the Forum Auditorium.

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Harrisburg tiny home community for unhoused gets financial boost, seeks additional funding

April 16, 2026 | by Maddie Gittens

A sample Eden Village home

A recent donation will help build housing in Harrisburg for the homeless.

Eden Village Harrisburg announced Thursday that the Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors (GHAR) awarded the group $75,000 for its tiny home project planned on S. Front Street.

The money will support the construction of one 400-square-foot tiny home for an unhoused person. The organization plans to build 32 tiny homes and a community room and offer long-term housing with rent at about $300 a month.

“We hope that this is the first of many community organizations that believe in Harrisburg and this mission that we can help the chronically unhoused,” said Wendell Hoover, a local realtor and Eden Village Harrisburg board member.

The nonprofit, an offshoot of Springfield, Missouri-based Eden Village, was organized by a group of Harrisburg area friends, many with ties to housing, who wanted to address homelessness. In March, Harrisburg approved plans for Eden Village to build its tiny home community at 1103 S. Front St., near tiny home community Veteran’s Grove and future housing development Tunnel to Towers, two projects aimed at helping homeless veterans.

According to Hoover, the Eden Village Harrisburg project is in the environmental assessment stage, and so far, things are looking good. If all goes as planned, contractors will begin clearing the land in several months. Eden Village Harrisburg is also still fundraising for its roughly $5.8 million project, though it hopes that volunteer efforts will reduce the cost.

“The GHAR board is proud to be the first organization to make this commitment to Eden Village Harrisburg. Our members were moved by the vital work being done to address unhoused needs in our community, and we are equally excited to partner not only with Eden Village, but with the greater Harrisburg community and our affiliated partners to make this tiny home a reality,” said Kathleen Ludwig, CEO of GHAR.

To donate to Eden Village Harrisburg, visit their website.

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State, county politicians draw attention to ICE detention reports within Bhutanese community

April 16, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones

State Sen. Patty Kim spoke at Thursday’s event.

Harrisburg-area state and county representatives spoke out against federal government action on Thursday following reports that several Bhutanese community members in the region had been detained.

“These green card holders are being penalized despite taking the right pathways to citizenship,” said Justin Douglas, chair of the Dauphin County commissioners, who was joined by state Sen. Patty Kim and Rep. Dave Madsen at the press conference.

Youraj Koirala, board chairman of the Bhutanese Community of Central PA, said that he’d gotten calls from several families this past Saturday who told him their loved ones had been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

“Two individuals were taken from their families,” Koirala, also an attorney, said.

He indicated that both individuals had previously served time, sentenced for crimes, but had “faced the consequences of the legal system of the United States.”

“Now, months or years after the completion of their sentencing, these folks have been punished, yet again, for the same crimes but now harsher, now facing the possibility of removal,” he said.

Koirala emphasized that immigrants have legal rights when it comes to warrants.

Attorney Youraj Koirala, board chairman of the Bhutanese Community of Central PA

Koirala was joined Wednesday by Robin Gurung, co-founder and co-executive director of Asian Refugees United.

“I want to believe that humanity still exists, but what ICE is doing is not humanity,” Gurung said.

He added that “at least 20” Nepali-speaking Pennsylvania community members have been deported to Bhutan without due process.

Madsen spoke at the event about his personal experience getting calls about ICE. He said his neighbor, a landscaper, had recently asked him for help with a Guatemalan friend, Tomas, who had been detained.

“Tomas was walking in Cumberland County, was stopped, found out that he was undocumented, and then he was detained and put in the detention center,” Madsen said. “He was given hardly any food. He was put in the detention center that was way overcrowded, without a bed, stuffed into buses. I saw Nate, who is a central Pennsylvanian white man that grew up on a farm, fighting for and working with Tomas’s family to figure out what’s going on, like it was his own son.”

Madsen expressed interest in broader immigration reform and concern for the two Bhutanese individuals recently detained, as did Kim.

“I am committed to do everything in my power to bring these individuals home with their families,” Kim said.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

April 16, 2026 | by Sara Bozich

Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!

What you’ll find below:

For something new: Community Day at Whitaker Center on Saturday – Free admission! Annie Bailey’s in Lancaster is celebrating 20 years. Social (Wine) Night at Elementary Coffee on Friday.

Worth noting: $5 Ladies Night this Saturday at BAPS! Mechanicsburg Earth Day Festival Saturday, PA Herb & Garden Festival in York.

Things on my agenda this weekend: Book club, traveling to see our niece play college softball

Thursday

Book Sale to benefit Fredricksen Library at Fredricksen Library | Free | Camp Hill
An Afternoon with Marie Benedict: Daughter of Egypt at Midtown Scholar Bookstore | $ | Harrisburg
Lancaster City Restaurant Week | Free | Lancaster
Annie Bailey’s 20th Anniversary | Free | Lancaster
Open Mic & Jam | Thursdays | The Abbey Bar | Free | Harrisburg
WXPN Welcomes Lotus to XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
West Art Welcomes Rebecca Porter & The Rhinestone Roses w/ Roberta Faceplant! | $ | Lancaster
& Juliet at Hershey Theatre | $ | Hershey

Friday

Margarita Fridays at Boneshire Brew Works | Free | Harrisburg
Spring weekends at Hersheypark | $ | Hershey
3rd in the Burg | various | Harrisburg
Book Sale to benefit Fredricksen Library at Fredricksen Library | Free | Camp Hill
TNT: Advanced Suspension Express + Happy Hour at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
The Greatest Showman Themed Cardio Barre Express at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
2026 Dills Celtic Festival at Dills Tavern | $ | Dillsburg
PA Herb and Garden Festival at York Expo Center | $ | York
Lancaster City Restaurant Week | Free | Lancaster
The Jersey Tenors Sponsored by Kelly Financial Services at the West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
Annie Bailey’s 20th Anniversary | Free | Lancaster
The World on Edge & Public Disco Porch at Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse | $ | Lancaster
West Art Welcomes Adam Weiner aka LOW CUT CONNIE w Brittany Ann Tranbaugh! | $ | Lancaster
Yarn at The Abbey Bar | $ | Harrisburg
The Dave Matthews Tribute Band at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
The Ultimate Doors: Tribute to The Doors at Mickey’s Black Box | $ | Lititz
It’s a 2000s Party at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
Gamut Theatre Young Acting Company presents The Adventures of Robin Hood at Gamut Theatre | $ | Harrisburg
& Juliet at Hershey Theatre | $ | Hershey
Assassins at Carlisle Theatre | $ | Carlisle
The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster
Murder at Mount Hope Mansion | $ | Manheim
Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2 | Harrisburg

Saturday

Saturday Morning Yoga at Boneshire Brew Works | $ | Harrisburg
Spring weekends at Hersheypark | $ | Hershey
HYP Forster Street Clean Up | Free | Harrisburg
Community Day | FREE ENTRY at Whitaker Center | Free | Harrisburg
Triple Spring Farm Flower Pop Up at Gruver Farm | Free | New Cumberland
Mechanicsburg Earth Day Festival at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Park | Free | Mechanicsburg
Book Sale to benefit Fredricksen Library at Fredricksen Library | Free | Camp Hill
Glass Blowing at City Island | $ | Harrisburg
Lancaster City Restaurant Week | Free | Lancaster
PA Herb and Garden Festival at York Expo Center | $ | York
Saturday Schedule: Group Fitness Classes at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Paddleboard Fitness (Pilates/Yoga/Barre Fusion) at MASH with MREC | $ | Mechanicsburg
FREE Beginner Yoga at H2L Studio | Free | Mechanicsburg
Tours and Tastings at the Eichelberger Distillery | $ | Dillsburg
2026 Dills Celtic Festival at Dills Tavern | $ | Dillsburg
Bunny Trails and Art Tails Festival at Adams-Ricci Park | Free | Enola
Marietta Cherry Blossom Benefit Music Festival 2026 | Free | Marietta
Double Anniversary Celebration at One Good Woman | Free | Camp Hill
$5 Ladies Night Presented by Chad Baker Plumbing at BAPS Motor Speedway | $ | York Haven
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra presents Masterworks VI: The Verdi Requiem at The Forum | $ | Harrisburg
Open Mic Night at Agape Elixir Bar | Free | Harrisburg
Hershey Bears vs. Bridgeport Islanders at GIANT Center | $ | Hershey
Annie Bailey’s 20th Anniversary | Free | Lancaster
Amber Ruffin: In Conversation at Whitaker Center | $ | Harrisburg
The Mahoney Brothers Present “The California Sound” at the West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
The Eighties Club at The Abbey Bar | $ | Harrisburg
Save Ferris wsg Adrian and Meredith at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
The Weekend Night Dance Party at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
Brave Strangers: A Tribute to Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band at Mickey’s Black Box | $ | Lititz
West Art Presents Earth Night! | $ | Lancaster
Gamut Theatre Young Acting Company presents The Adventures of Robin Hood at Gamut Theatre | $ | Harrisburg
& Juliet at Hershey Theatre | $ | Hershey
Assassins at Carlisle Theatre | $ | Carlisle
Murder at Mount Hope Mansion | $ | Manheim
Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2 | Harrisburg
Brewery Tours: York City Walking Tour | $ | York
Brewery Tours: Cruise York County | $ | York
Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walking Tour | $ | Lancaster
Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walk-a-Bout! | $ | Lancaster

Sunday

Sunday Tea at the Willows at Ashcombe Mansion | $ | Mechanicsburg
Sundays at Stumpy’s! | $ | Hershey
Sunday Night Trivia at McGrath’s Pub | Free | Harrisburg
Sunday Food Truck Night In SoMa at Agape Elixir Bar | Free | Harrisburg
Spring weekends at Hersheypark | $ | Hershey
FREE Beginner Barre Workshop at H2L Studio | Free | Mechanicsburg
Breathwork Class at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Sunday Reset: Breathwork + Kava at Agape Elixir Bar | $ | Harrisburg
Triple Spring Farm Flower Pop Up at Gruver Farm | Free | New Cumberland
Mamas, Mimosas & Moomoos 21+ at Appalachian Brewing Co. | Free | Mechanicsburg
Music In The Park at Negley Park | Free | Lemoyne
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra presents Masterworks VI: The Verdi Requiem at The Forum | $ | Harrisburg
Makers at the Museum presented by Stay Apparel Co. at Hershey History Center | Free | Hershey
Hershey Bears vs. Rochester Americans at GIANT Center | $ | Hershey
Lancaster City Restaurant Week | Free | Lancaster
Susquehanna Folk Spring Open Mic at West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
Lynne Davis, Concert Pianist at Market Square Presbyterian Church | $ | Harrisburg
Annie Bailey’s 20th Anniversary | Free | Lancaster
THE SECRET LIVES OF BILL BARTELL -A Documentary by David Markey w/ Post Film Zoom Q&A! at Midtown Cinema | $ | Harrisburg
Singer’s Lounge at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
Squeaky Feet at The Abbey Bar | $ | Harrisburg
West Art Welcomes Ben Sollee | $ | Lancaster
Gamut Theatre Young Acting Company presents The Adventures of Robin Hood at Gamut Theatre | $ | Harrisburg
& Juliet at Hershey Theatre | $ | Hershey
Assassins at Carlisle Theatre | $ | Carlisle
Folsom Prison Experience – A Johnny Cash Music/Dramatic Production at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster

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Two downtown Harrisburg projects win historic preservation awards

April 15, 2026 | by Maddie Gittens

The Lowengard

Historic Harrisburg Association has awarded two downtown preservation projects.

The nonprofit announced on Wednesday that it would recognize developers of Walnut Street Commons and The Lowengard building at a May ceremony.

Walnut Street Commons, a project by Harristown Enterprises, included the restoration of 104 and 106 Walnut St, right across from the McCormick Riverfront Library. The pre-20^th century buildings were converted back to residential units after previously being used as offices. Each building holds two upscale apartments.

Harristown cut the ribbon on their project in February 2025.

The Lowengard building, at 210 N. 3^rd St., was renovated by Chris Dawson, Architect. The building sat largely vacant for years, besides a first-floor commercial space. Mary Sachs opened her first store in the building in 1918 and the building was also home to the Courier Press, owned by the Lowengard family.

Dawson’s firm restored the building to include two apartments, offices for his business, first-floor commercial space and a rooftop deck. He and local officials cut the ribbon on the project in October 2025.

“Both of these projects exemplify the increasing focus on revitalizing downtown Harrisburg,” said Historic Harrisburg’s Executive Director David Morrison. “In both cases, they are meeting the demand for downtown residential options while demonstrating the importance of historic preservation to the appearance and the economy of the downtown.”

Walnut Commons

HHA will present the awards to both developers at their 2026 Preservation Celebration and Toast at Whitaker Center on May 14.

For more information, visit the Historic Harrisburg Association’s website.

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