Harrisburg City Council candidate’s nomination challenged, as plaintiffs cite past criminal convictions

July 24, 2023 | by Maddie Gittens

Lamont Jones

Months after Lamont Jones celebrated winning a spot on the November general election ballot, his future in public office may be in jeopardy.

A lawsuit filed earlier this month attempts to knock Jones, one of three Democratic nominees for Harrisburg City Council, off the ballot, citing several criminal convictions dating back nearly 20 years or more.

The complaint, which also cites the Dauphin County Bureau of Elections as a defendant, was filed on July 13 by plaintiffs Katherine Knapp and Sherron Roy. They argue that Jones’ past criminal convictions disqualify him from holding public office in the commonwealth.

Jones, a Harrisburg resident, won the third-most number of votes for the nomination for council at the polls during the May primary election. Incumbent council President Danielle Bowers and newcomer Crystal Davis also won Democratic nominations for the three seats. Jones was also endorsed as a candidate by the Dauphin County Democratic Committee.

According to the lawsuit, Jones was convicted in 1997 of false reports to law enforcement, a misdemeanor, and convicted twice, once in 2004 and 2005, with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, a felony.

The complaint states that the convictions fall under what the state classifies as “infamous crimes,” offenses that disqualify someone from assuming office. Plaintiffs requested “equitable relief from this court to substitute Jones on the Democratic ballot […] with a viable candidate who will be qualified to serve on the Harrisburg City Council,” according to the lawsuit.

According to Marco Attisano, an attorney with Pittsburgh-based Flannery Georgalis, who is representing the plaintiffs in the case, Jones misrepresented his eligibility to hold office.

“If Mr. Jones were to win the November election, he is ineligible to serve,” Attisano said.

Jones has publicly shared his history with the criminal justice system and incarceration through his platform as an activist for improved support for those re-entering society after prison. He is the founder of Jones Resources, which helps find jobs for people with criminal backgrounds.

“Lamont has made tremendous advances in changing his life path for the greater good,” the Jones Resources website states. “He has taken his mistakes and made them assets to his life, his family and those he encounters on a daily basis.”

According to his website, Jones also mentors within Pennsylvania state prisons and halfway houses and is a certified life coach and recovery specialist.

Jones was reached by TheBurg, but declined to comment for the story.

In the lawsuit against Jones and the county elections bureau, the plaintiffs requested that the county elections bureau not interfere with the state Democratic Party’s ability to select a substitute for the nomination. If granted, that likely would mean that the party would hold the power to select a replacement nominee.

Attisano said that if Jones were elected to city council and disqualified based on his past convictions, Harrisburg City Council would be tasked with appointing a replacement to fill the seat.

“It’s about advocating that the voters are the ones who get to pick their representative,” Attisano said.

A court hearing on the lawsuit is scheduled for Aug. 8 at noon at the Dauphin County Courthouse.

This story was updated on 7/24/23 at 7:50 p.m. to include a statement from the attorney representing the plaintiffs in the case.

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

July 21, 2023 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Gallery@Second will participate in this year’s Harrisburg Gallery Walk.

It’s been another week full of news in Harrisburg and we have covered it all. If you’re not up to date on the happenings, make sure you catch up with all of our stories, linked below.

Activists in Harrisburg are working to make the city more accessible for those with disabilities. In our magazine story, read about some of the daily challenges they face and how they hope to partner with the city to make a change.

Capital Area School for the Arts (CASA) can continue educating area students, as its charter has been renewed by the Harrisburg School District for another five years, our online story reported. The school, located in Strawberry Square, first received its charter in 2013.

Gallery Walk is around the corner in Harrisburg and blogger Bob offers a sneak peek of some of the participating artists and venues. In his art blog, find out about some of the local city businesses that will be showcased.

Harrisburg weighed the possibility of creating a temporary home for displaced vendors of the Broad Street Market, which was heavily damaged by a fire, our reporting found. The following week, city officials announced that they would build a tent-like structure in the grassy lot across Verbeke Street to house vendors.

Home sales in the Harrisburg area dipped in June, but prices increased, our online story reported. In June, 659 homes sold in the three-county region, a decline from 770 in June 2022, as the median sales price rose to $273,000 from $264,050.

HU Presents teamed up with the Harrisburg Young Professionals of Color-Greater Harrisburg (YPOC) to offer discounted tickets to The Roots concert coming to the riverfront, our online story reported. A portion of the proceeds from the ticket sales will support YPOC’s Adopt-a-Classroom fundraiser to assist local teachers.

Kitty Town Coffee not only supplies customers with their caffeine fix, but helps cats in need, as well, our magazine story reported. The profits from every bag of coffee sold supports local animal-related charities, such as rescues and shelters.

Lancaster Farm Sanctuary rescues neglected and mistreated farm animals and gives them a caring home. In our magazine story, read about the passionate founder behind the organization and about some of the animals that the farm has saved.

Plein air painting, organized by the Susquehanna Art Museum, will take place during 3^rd in the Burg and benefit the Broad Street Market, our online story reported. A group of artists will gather in the market courtyard to paint the scene around them.

Rosemary has cooked up an Italian-style sea bass with potatoes for June. Click here, for the recipe and to try making the perfect summer dish for yourself.

Sara Bozich has gathered up all of this weekend’s local events, and it’s looking like a great lineup. Click here, to find out what’s happening.

Shelters and rescues are impacted by a national trend of animal intakes outpacing outtakes, post-COVID. In our magazine story, find out more about how area shelters have been stretched to their limits and struggle for volunteers and resources.

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HU Presents, YPOC offer discounted tickets to The Roots, while raising funds for area teachers

July 21, 2023 | by Maddie Gittens

A local organization is hoping that an upcoming concert will not only raise the roof, but raise funds for local teachers.

Harrisburg University Presents has teamed up with Young Professionals of Color-Greater Harrisburg (YPOC) for its July 29 concert, presenting hip hop band The Roots.

YPOC is offering tickets to the show, which kicks off HU Presents’ Summer Concert Series in Riverfront Park, at a reduced rate. A portion of the money will go towards YPOC’s Adopt-a-Classroom program, which donates supplies to Harrisburg teachers and classrooms.

“HU Presents has been awesome about extending this partnership to us,” said Dr. Kimeka Campbell, co-founder of YPOC. “We believe in these kind of collaborative efforts.”

The tickets purchased through YPOC do not include any extra fees, which they would if purchased through Ticketmaster, making them a discount at a flat price of $60, Campbell explained. A four ticket bundle is available for $192.

YPOC first started its Adopt-a-Classroom initiative in 2017, but put the program on hold during the pandemic.

Campbell said that several of YPOC’s members are local teachers who have shared how much of their own money teachers often invest into classroom supplies each year.

Funds raised through ticket sales, along with direct donations to the program, will fund teachers’ wish lists, providing access to technology upgrades, new furniture, snacks for students and other classroom supplies.

Considering YPOC’s mission to create community for and to empower Black and brown professionals, assisting the next generation “was a natural fit” for the organization, Campbell said.

“We are hoping for the best,” she said of the fundraiser. “It’s an honor to get to do this alongside The Roots. They are one of the most amazing groups that come to the riverfront.”

At the concert, there will be a designated tent for YPOC members. According to Campbell, everyone who purchases the specially priced tickets through YPOC, is invited to a pre-concert party with YPOC at 6 p.m. at Hurston Manor, 315 S. Front St., Harrisburg.

Tickets for the concert will be available up until the day of the show, according to Campbell.

To purchase tickets for The Roots, on sale in partnership with YPOC, visit Harrisburg University Presents’ website. For more information about YPOC, visit their website. Click here to donate to their Adopt-a-Classroom fundraiser.

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Purposeful Painting: Live, plein air painting to raise money for Broad Street Market

July 21, 2023 | by Maddie Gittens

Artists with the Susquehanna Art Museum will create plein air paintings in the Broad Street Market courtyard on Friday.

Artists are putting brush to canvas for a cause.

On Friday, July 21, a group of artists will paint in the plein air style in the Broad Street Market courtyard to raise funds for the market, which was devastated by a fire last week.

The group of artists, curated by the Susquehanna Art Museum, will paint in response to the scenes in and around the market buildings.

Early on the morning of July 10, the market’s brick building caught fire due to a ceiling fan malfunction, according to Harrisburg Fire Bureau officials. The brick building sustained significant damage, while the stone building was untouched by the flames.

Harrisburg and state officials have since pledged to rebuild the market and the art museum’s event will support that project.

Artists will paint from 5 to 7:30 p.m., in conjunction with 3^rd in the Burg, but will have until Aug. 4 to finish their work in-studio.

Paintings will be available for purchase through a silent auction, hosted by the art museum. On Friday, visitors to the market may bid on the paintings in person, and anyone can bid online from Aug. 9 to 18.

All proceeds from the art sales will go towards the market for its restoration.

For more information about the Susquehanna Art Museum, visit their website. To bid on plein air paintings, click here.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

July 20, 2023 | by Sara Bozich

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

What you’ll find:

For something new: Broken Chair Brewing pop-up in SoMa Worth noting: 3rd in the Burg Things on my agenda this weekend: OOO

For your weekend(ish) planning

sip @ soma features Broken Chair Brewing this week
An Evening with Colson Whitehead on Friday
Theatre Review: Deathtrap at Oyster Mill Playhouse — runs through Sunday!
How to help the Broad Street Market and its displaced vendors
Great Catering Option for all your Summer Events
The Best Farmers Markets around Harrisburg
See what else you missed on the blog

Below are options for your weekend.

A Look Ahead

WIN VIP tickets to the inaugural Hershey Brew Fest on July 30
Did you get your tickets for Harrisburg University Presents Summer Concert Series?
SoMa Block Party is July 27
My top picks at Market on Market
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

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Arts-focused high school, CASA, receives charter renewal from Harrisburg School District

July 19, 2023 | by Maddie Gittens

CASA, located in downtown Harrisburg

A Harrisburg charter school got the green light to continue its educational mission for the next several years.

The Harrisburg School District receiver, Dr. Lori Suski, at a meeting in June, approved a five-year charter renewal for the Capital Area School for the Arts (CASA) in downtown Harrisburg.

The school, located in Strawberry Square, first received its charter in 2013, which was renewed in 2018. CASA’s most recent renewal will extend to 2028, when the school will require renewal again.

“Students at CASA feel safe, valued, and like they are a member of a community”, stated Tim Wendling, CASA principal and CEO. “For many of CASA’s students, the school allows them to find their niche and thrive, both academically and artistically. It is a place where high school students can truly create themselves and that is why CASA is vital to central Pennsylvania.”

CASA, an arts-intensive high school, enrolls 200 students from nine counties and 30 school districts, at no cost to students. The school offers art education in the disciplines of dance, visual arts, film and video, theatre, creative writing and music.

According to the school, CASA’s performance scores, as measured by the state, have consistently ranked among the highest in central Pennsylvania, ranking the school among the top five charter high schools in the state.

At the same June school board meeting, Suski approved a five-year charter renewal for Sylvan Heights Science Charter School, located on S. 13th Street in Harrisburg. The school first received its charter in 1998.

For more information about Capital Area School for the Arts, visit their website.

For more information about Sylvan Heights Science Charter School, visit their website.

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Harrisburg solidifies plan for temporary structure to house displaced Broad Street Market vendors

July 18, 2023 | by Maddie Gittens

Harrisburg Business Administrator Dan Hartman (right) and Communications Director Matt Maisel discuss the Broad Street Market at a press conference on Tuesday.

Harrisburg officials have confirmed that people soon will be able to shop again from many Broad Street Market vendors at an indoor facility.

City officials told TheBurg, last week, that they were weighing a plan to construct a temporary, tent-like facility for vendors, following a destructive fire that heavily damaged the market’s brick building and displaced vendors last Monday.

At a press conference on Tuesday, city Business Administrator Dan Hartman said that Harrisburg will move forward with that plan.

The city plans to construct the tent in the grassy lot at N. 3^rd and Verbeke streets, next to the market and across from Midtown Scholar Bookstore. The structure would include flooring, electricity, running water and heating and cooling, Hartman said.

The city has proposed building a temporary structure for market vendors in a lot at N. 3rd and Verbeke streets.

Harrisburg expects to select a company to provide the tent in the coming days and estimates that the structure will be in place by early August, according to Hartman.

“It would allow vendors and customers and the public to shop, not outdoors in the courtyard, but in a climate-controlled environment that offers pretty much everything they had and then some,” Hartman said. “What we want to do is give them a great workspace […] that is safe, secure and allows them to do their business that they need to do.”

City officials have also proposed moving some of the seating out of the market’s stone building, which was untouched by the fire, and into the tent, to make room for additional vendors in that building.

For the first weekend that the market was open after the fire last Monday, many vendors from the brick building set up shop in the market’s courtyard, and the community came out to shop and support them.

Currently, the city is working with its insurance provider, which is investigating the damage at the market. That process will likely conclude in early August, Hartman said. After that, Harrisburg can move forward with procuring contractors to restore the building.

Hartman is confident that the city’s insurance will cover the cost of restoring the building. He also believes that it may be possible to restore and reopen the building in phases, as the side near the courtyard was far less damaged than the other end of the building.

City officials know it will be a lengthy process to rebuild the market building, especially with the regulations that come with it being a national historic site, but are hopeful that it will be restored as quickly as possible. Hartman said that they are working with state and local partners, as well, to make that happen.

Even Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro pledged his support for the market last week at a press conference.

“Part of the reason we are working as fast as we are is because people need groceries, people need produce, they need meat, they need food,” said the city’s Director of Communications, Matt Maisel.

Friends of Midtown has put together a spreadsheet with donation and purchase opportunities for the market and its many vendors. Click here to see how to help.

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Harrisburg-area home sales dipped but prices rose modestly in June

July 17, 2023 | by Lawrance Binda

A house for sale in Harrisburg

Harrisburg area home sales slipped but prices ticked higher in the most recent report on previously owned houses.

In June, 659 homes sold in the three-county region, a decline from 770 in June 2022, as the median sales price rose to $273,000 from $264,050, according to the Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors (GHAR).

In Dauphin County, 332 homes sold versus 349 a year ago, while the median sales prices increased to $242,500 compared to $230,500 the prior June, GHAR said.

Cumberland County tallied 294 home sales versus 374 in the year-ago period, as the median sales price was unchanged at $315,000, according to GHAR.

In Perry County, 35 homes sold, a decline of eight units compared to June 2022, but the median sales price increased to $249,275 from $219,950, GHAR reported.

Houses weren’t selling as quickly in June compared to a year ago, as the “average days on market” increased 23 days versus 13 days last year, GHAR stated.

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Bob’s Art Blog: Harrisburg Gallery Walk Sneak Peek, Part 1

July 17, 2023 | by Bob MacGinnes

Harrisburg Gallery Walk, Sunday, Sept. 10, is just seven weeks away.

The Art Association of Harrisburg’s 35th edition promises to be the best one yet as the cohesive theme centers on what “Art Is…” With twenty venues, including one that spans a mile in either direction, the possibilities for art are endless. A sneak peek behind the scenes points to celebrations of all sorts, especially anniversaries a-plenty. For now, let’s get a glimpse of the little shops around the corner, which will also participate in this 3^rd in the Burg Friday.

Nyianga Store

Brand new to Gallery Walk this year is a one-of-a-kind boutique where one enters the exotic land of Cameroon, a country rich with cultural treasures. It is represented in all its glory at Nyianga Store, presided over by its owner, Chantal Nga Elondou. The clothing of her native land, colorful and bright, can outfit the entire family. Lightweight and perfect for three seasons wearing, the patterns lend themselves to international travel recognized worldwide. Jewelry and leather goods accessorize the wardrobe in a resplendent style. Chantal shared, the store represents a stage “where fashion meets nature.” In addition, artisanal beauty products are ever present. You can stop by the boutique, at 1423 N. 3^rd St., on 3^rd in The Burg until 8 p.m.

Midtown Scholar Bookstore

When one starts to go down in a sea of books, you want David Kern, Midtown Scholar Bookstore’s bibliophile expert-in-residence to set the ship aright. David is the lighthouse of the book world, shining light on the precious cargo of rare books and fine prints at 1302 N. 3rd St. He is the light at the end of the tunnel regarding all things book related. Midtown Scholar has recently partnered with a new merchandiser, Carpe Librum, to create cards, T-shirts, totes, bookmarks and buttons. The new cache may arrive in time for Gallery Walk to kick off the fall season. Midtown Scholar expanded almost a year ago with the addition of George’s Collectibles. The adjacent building houses over 10,000 items including maps, prints, lithographs and ephemera. The building dates to 1901, once home to George’s Apothecary.

Nyeusi Gallery

Just up the street from Midtown Scholar is Nyeusi Gallery, located at 1224 N. 3rd St., the only Harrisburg art gallery dedicated to Black art. It encompasses African art and art of the Caribbean through paintings, sculptures and more. Steve Barber is the art director at Nyeusi, and there is no one more qualified, as Steve has been an artist for most of his life. His buoyant paintings speak to his upbeat personality. They reflect a philosophy to gallery visitors of positivity and inspiration. Educating the public on Black art is one of Steve’s special missions. Nyeusi provides a bold statement of beauty unbound in creating a space for many local Black artists who are showcased through guest appearances at the gallery.

On Verbeke Street, near the Broad Street Market, the ever-changing window displays at Vivi on Verbeke draw in visitors. Vivian Sterste and Jackson Boyd are the gallery’s proprietors. Vivi is a potter of renown and her partner in life and business is photographer par excellence, Jackson Jeb Boyd. Both artists are award winners, together ruling the roost for 3^rd in The Burg until 11 p.m. The gallery is a throwback to art havens of the ’70s. Think Haight Asbury District in San Francisco. When you visit them, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair. When customers adorn their homes with pottery, paintings and photos, it encourages the best advertising, through word of mouth. Vivi on Verbeke is a gallery where hanging out is a regular activity of the day with patrons becoming longtime friends.

Vivi on Verbeke

Harrisburg’s best-kept secret may well be Ted and Linda Walke’s Gallery@Second, found at 608 N. 2^nd St., specializing in alternative art. The brownstone building blends in with others in the neighborhood disguising what lies inside. The gallery displays pieces by Ted, a lowbrow art specialist, running wild with surrealist fare of his own making. In pen and ink etched in great detail, he abandons any semblance of realistic portraiture, allowing a fervent imagination to kick in, creating “characters” wild and woolly.

Gallery @ Second

Joining Ted for Gallery Walk is fellow surrealist, Krissy Whiski, a legend herself. The two artists carry reputations worthy of gunslingers for hire, brushes and pens blazing wherever they go. Krissy creates with childlike wonder, imagining rainbows, sunny skies and clouds of white. You can catch Gallery@Second on most 3^rd in The Burg nights. July’s featured artists include Chad Whitaker, and his soft sculptures, and Keegan “Atomic” Beinhower, who creates futuristic renderings in metal and cast-off parts. To sum up Gallery@Second, it fills a special niche for art lovers of a certain itch who like their art surreal with otherworldly characters.

See you in September for The Burg’s special art issue for more on Gallery Walk.

The Art in a Garden

Twelve years in the making sounds like a Hollywood blockbuster or the epic book to end all books. In this instance that’s the time it took to cultivate a garden of sumptuous significance. Those born with the proverbial green thumb may have that special talent or fall in love with the therapy of digging in the dirt. For master gardener, Sunah Orwan, it is a little bit of both. Korean-born, she has always loved flowers and plants as far back as she can remember. “Taking something from seed and nurturing it through the natural process, growing a small bud into a flower, is nothing short of miraculous. The recipe is simply, sun, water, soil and love,” she said. Hers is a labor of love that is contagious among her neighbors and friends as Sunah is always willing to lend a hand to those seeking guidance and generously gives her favorite plants to others. Celebrating 40 years together as a couple, Sunah and her husband, Jerry, allocated a major portion of their property for her to create a garden like none other. Visiting this special sanctuary of flowers and plants, the visual impression is a lasting one, a testament of the beatific flower gardens of Japan. Bountiful bouquets span the seasons with irises, calla lilies, heliotrope, nasturtiums and cone flowers, adding to Sunah’s sea of serenity. Gardening is what gets her up in the morning and gently calms her at night as she surveys her kingdom of flora and fauna surrounding their home. Jerry admires her dedication to the art form as it is a major part of their lives.

The symphony played in a garden is ever present with the melody provided by the flowers, each adding their special notes. The plants supply variety with sharps and flats, the bee is the conductor alighting to and fro from flower to plant and back again. One must listen closely with all the senses as perfect harmony is achieved through the silence of nature… working together as one, just like the good gardener decreed.

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

July 14, 2023 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Lhayana Dallas of Honeybush Raw Smoothie Bar served customers in the Broad Street Market courtyard on Thursday.

This week in Harrisburg brought some big news—both good and bad. We covered stories of a tragic fire and the community uniting in its aftermath, a development in a transportation story and upcoming festivals and events coming to the city. Find all of our stories from the week, below.

Aura Modern Mediterranean recently opened at the former Cork & Fork location on the Carlisle Pike, our magazine story reported. The menu draws on inspiration from the Iberian peninsula, France, Greece and northern Africa, and features lots of fresh vegetables, seafood and meats.

Broad Street Market in Harrisburg was heavily damaged by fire early Monday morning, our online story reported. The fire was contained to the market’s brick building, with its roof and rear of the building sustaining damage.

A fire at Harrisburg’s Broad Street Market reminded our publisher of a 2007 fire at Eastern Market in Washington, D.C., where he used to live. In his blog post, he shares how the community in D.C. rallied around rebuilding the market and how he hopes Harrisburg will do the same.

Harrisburg agreed to fund Major League Baseball-required upgrades to FNB Field on City Island, our online story reported. The city, which owns the field, will use a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant to help fund the renovations.

The Harrisburg School District received approval from the Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas for the sale of its vacant lot at 1001 N. 18^th St., our online story reported. The district is slated to sell the property to Harrisburg-based Fernandez Realty Group, which has proposed building affordable housing.

HU Presents’ Summer Series returns this month to Riverfront Park with several big-name acts. In our magazine story, find out what musical artists are coming and what goes on behind the scenes of each show.

Maestro Stuart Malina of the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra has agreed to a three-year contract extension as music director and conductor, our online story reported. Malina started at HSO in 2000 and the new contract will take him through the 2025-26 season.

Mecum Auctions will return to the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg from July 26 to 29, our online story reported. The company will auction off some 1,200 muscle cars, classics, Corvettes, trucks, exotics, hot rods, customs and more.

“The Miracle Club” opens this weekend at Midtown Cinema in Harrisburg. Find out more about the movie, which includes themes of grief, trauma and a bit of comedy, here.

PennDOT announced that it has dropped a plan to toll the South Bridge to help pay for its replacement, our reporting found. PennDOT is slated to replace the 62-year-old bridge, which carries I-83 traffic over the Susquehanna River at Harrisburg, at an estimated cost of $850 million to $1 billion.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams, along with other local officials, pledged to rebuild the Broad Street Market after it was heavily damaged in a fire on Monday, our online story reported. They also said that they were developing plans for how to assist displaced vendors.

The rental market in the Harrisburg area is the most competitive in the country, according to a recently released report. RentCafé, a national apartment search website, states that 96.2% of apartments in the south-central PA region are occupied. Find out more, in our story.

Sara Bozich has a great list of events happening in the Harrisburg area this weekend. Find them all, here.

Sweets will be on display at the PA Farm Show Complex for the second annual Harrisburg Dessert Festival, our reporting found. The event, hosted by Harrisburg-based Cece’s Cake Shop, will feature over 30 dessert vendors and interactive experiences.

Vendors of the Broad Street Market and local residents gathered in the market courtyard on Monday, following a tragic fire in the market’s stone building, our reporting found. Vendors grieved and supported each other as they wondered what to do next.

Vendors set up shop on Thursday outside the Broad Street Market’s brick building, following a fire that left the building heavily damaged. Community members came out to shop and encourage business owners, our online story reported.

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