16 apartments headed to Harrisburg, as The Lofts breaks ground in former Salvation Army building

June 14, 2022 | by Lawrance Binda

IDP’s Jonathan Bowser and Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams flank a rendering of the layout for The Lofts, joined by other IDP officials and Dauphin County commissioners George Hartwick and Chad Saylor.

In a place where folks once played basketball and held meetings, people soon will be eating, sleeping and simply relaxing.

The Lofts officially broke ground on Tuesday in the former Salvation Army building at Green and Cumberland streets in the heart of residential Midtown Harrisburg.

Harrisburg and Dauphin County officials were on hand to ceremonially inaugurate the project, which is being developed by Wormleysburg-based Integrated Development Partners (IDP).

“Today, we’re celebrating what’s to come here at the Lofts of Midtown and what will become a beautiful addition to an already beautiful neighborhood,” said Mayor Wanda Williams. “Each day, the future is getting brighter for the city of Harrisburg, and we’re looking forward to seeing what’s next.”

Since its founding in 2018, IDP has undertaken several area projects, most notably the mixed-use Steel Works revitalization project in Steelton.

The company first proposed the Lofts in December 2020 as a for-sale condominium project, but since has changed the business model to rental units, according to Managing Partner Jonathan Bowser.

IDP officially bought the 18,500-square-foot, mid-century building last year from the Salvation Army, which relocated in late 2019 to a much larger facility on S. 29^th Street.

The Lofts project includes 16 one- and two-bedroom units, plus 32 parking spaces located in a surface lot across the street.

IDP’s Jonathan Bowser spoke at the ceremonial groundbreaking on Tuesday.

Bowser said that his company called the project “The Lofts” because several units are being built in the former, multi-story Salvation Army gymnasium.

“Those will be two-story lofts, so we’re very, very excited about that,” he said.

Rents will range from about $850 a month to $1,500 a month based upon numbers of bedrooms and the sizes of units, with several apartments meeting the city’s affordable housing guidelines, Bowser said. Units will range in size from about 700 square feet to 1,200 square feet.

He added that interior demolition recently began in the building, with construction expected to follow in several months. He anticipates occupancy in spring 2023.

On Tuesday, Dauphin County commissioners George Hartwick and Chad Saylor were on hand to issue a proclamation declaring June 14, 2022, the “Lofts of Midtown Day” in the county.

“We want to make sure everyone is aware this level of redevelopment is happening throughout the city of Harrisburg,” Williams said. “It’s an incredibly exciting time to be in the city of Harrisburg. We’re turning blight into bright.”

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Harrisburg-area businesses spotlighted, heralded to mark Immigrant Heritage Month

June 14, 2022 | by Maddie Gittens

Dauphin County Commissioners George Hartwick and Chad Saylor presented a proclamation to several immigrant-owned businesses.

In celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month in June, county officials on Tuesday recognized several immigrant-owned businesses in the greater Harrisburg area.

Dauphin County commissioners, along with a representative from Gov. Tom Wolf’s office, visited Serenity Blue Dialysis Treatment Center and HMC Child Care Services on Linglestown Road in Susquehanna Township.

“For a long time, immigrants have been at the side, not really up front,” said Christine Titih, who organized the event. “This lets the authorities know that the immigrants are out here doing things.”

Titih, founder of the nonprofit Oaks of Central PA, which assists African immigrants, wanted to give local and state officials a chance to meet members of the immigrant-led business community. She also hoped the event would inspire other immigrants to start their own businesses.

Ester Mbaya, owner of Serenity Blue Dialysis Treatment Center, offered tours of her facility, which opened this past winter. Mbaya explained that she decided to open the businesses, having lost her father to kidney disease

“It’s a passion project,” she said.

LaDeshia Maxwell, executive director for the Governor’s Advisory Commission on African American Affairs, attended and explained how representing the African and Caribbean diaspora communities is important to her.

Several other entrepreneurs who attended also shared information about their businesses and the challenges they’ve faced as immigrants

“We put in the work and are part of the economic growth,” Mbaya said. “I feel like it’s about time we got recognized.”

Officials toured the two neighboring businesses and attendees participated in a roundtable discussion on owning businesses.

Titih said that she hopes the event opened the door for better communication and collaboration between the immigrant community and elected officials.

“Immigrants have made up the threads of America,” Commissioner George Hartwick said. “The idea of hardworking individuals that have come here to be able to establish a family, make ties and figure out a way to follow and chase a dream is something that has been the backbone of this country.”

Serenity Blue Dialysis Treatment Center and HMC Child Care Services are located at 2405 Linglestown Rd., Harrisburg.

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State moves to keep Harrisburg School District in receivership for 3 more years, pending court approval

June 13, 2022 | by Maddie Gittens

The Harrisburg School District Administration Building

The Harrisburg School District seems likely to remain under state receivership for several more years.

The state-appointed receivership period is set to expire this Friday, June 17. However, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has filed a petition for an extension of the receivership for another three years.

PDE filed the petition with the Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas in late May. The court is expected to make a decision by Friday.

According to the document, PDE requests the reappointment of Dr. Lori Suski, the current receiver of the district, to serve until June 17, 2025.

Suski was appointed as the receiver in January, following the departure of Dr. Janet Samuels who served in the role since the beginning of the three-year receivership period in June 2019. The court originally placed the district under state control due to its failure to meet 2016 Financial Recovery Plan goals.

Suski confirmed that she was aware of the filed petition by the Department of Education. No objections to the petition were filed as of Monday.

Dr. Lori Suski, receiver for the Harrisburg School District

The document states that while “the District has made initial progress toward financial and academic recovery,” the district’s long-term recovery still needs work to improve financial health and academics. The department said that the receiver is “mid-stream” in many of her current initiatives to meet goals outlined in the district’s 2021 Amended Financial Recovery Plan.

According to the petition, the district has improved its financial status—PDE noting the proposed 2022-23 balanced budget, with a possible budget surplus. It also outlined the district’s development of a K-12 math and English language arts standards-aligned curriculum and the hiring of several top officials in the district, such as Superintendent Eric Turman.

However, PDE has a number of items that it wants the district to address before exiting receivership. This includes continuing to develop a five-year financial projection and facility utilization plan, improving student PSSA and Keystone Exam scores and making progress with graduation rates and attendance goals, among other objectives.

While under receivership, the Harrisburg School Board is essentially stripped of all authority, except for the power to vote on the district’s annual taxing proposal.

Jim Thompson, a district board director, told TheBurg that he supports the petition of extension for the receivership. According to Thompson, the board isn’t prepared to resume control and needs “professional development” before he feels confident that they can do so.

“I’m completely supportive of the extension,” he said. “The current plan has no specific element to prepare the board for local control.”

Thompson said that he felt confident in Suski’s abilities as the receiver, but would hope to see more student performance goals achieved in the coming years than in the past three.

“In the next three years we will need to really scrutinize what we are doing and if it’s working,” he said.

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2022 Tour de Belt breaks records for riders, money raised

June 13, 2022 | by Lawrance Binda

Bike riders cross the finish line at the Tour de Belt. Photo: Capital Area Greenbelt Association

Local bicyclists showed up in force for the 2022 Tour de Belt, breaking records for both attendance and money raised.

According to the Capital Area Greenbelt Association, nearly 1,200 people made the 20-mile loop around the Greenbelt on June 5, raising $59,425.

“We couldn’t be more pleased with the results of this year’s Tour de Belt and Finish Line Fest,” said Neelam Zaver, CAGA board member and Tour de Belt committee chair. “We’re so grateful to all those who contributed to the effort—from bike participants, to sponsors, to community volunteers—and made it such a fun and successful event!”

The ride started at the HACC campus in Harrisburg, looping around picturesque natural areas, parks, and open areas through Harrisburg, Paxtang, Penbrook and Susquehanna and Swatara townships. It ended at Commonwealth Charter Academy, where the first-ever Finish Line Fest offered live music and entertainment, food trucks and other fun activities.

The funds raised will support improvements and maintenance of the Greenbelt, according to CAGA. In 2021, the budget for these efforts surpassed $7 million and included increased safety of trail crossings at intersections, newly paved sections of the trail, and completion of the new Fort Hunter connection.

In all, the 2022 Tour de Belt event had 41 sponsors, including tops sponsors LCSWMA, Faulkner Subaru Harrisburg, Highmark Blue Shield and Penn State Health.

“Work to support the Greenbelt doesn’t stop now that Tour de Belt and Finish Line Fest are over—it’s a year-round effort by dedicated volunteers to care for and improve this important community resource,” said CAGA Board President Mike Shaull. “We encourage any local businesses, organizations, or individuals interested in getting involved to visit caga.org reach out to us at [email protected] for more information.”

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Bob’s Art Blog: Lights, paper, party

June 13, 2022 | by Bob MacGinnes

Harrisburg’s Broad Street Market

When a landmark spans three city blocks and has existed for 162 years, it is an institution. A force to be reckoned with since 1860, the Broad Street Market holds the unique distinction of being one of the oldest continuously operated market houses in the United States.

“Start spreading the news,” the iconic market sign in Midtown will be officially dedicated after it was recently refurbished and reinstalled. It will have its very own 3^rd in the Burg block party this Friday night. The city will close the area in front of the market for the celebration. Switch Fu will perform its multi-genre funk music live for revelers. The sign will be lit at 6:30 p.m. with both market buildings open late for the festivities. The evening’s itinerary will include guest speakers, food trucks and music. Special vendors from the Broad Street Market will be selling products to 3^rd in the Burg customers. Leon from Two Brothers BBQ will be serving open pit barbecue and chili outside, with other brick building vendors making sides to accompany the “‘que.” Guest speakers will feature Mayor Wanda Williams, market board chair John “Ski” Sygielski (HACC president) and Lighten Up Harrisburg’s Matt Krupp. “It could happen to you.”

William T. Wiley, Eerie Grotto? Okini (Eerie Grotto? Please), 1982, color woodcut on handmade paper. Photograph by IA&A © William T. Wiley

“Rock, paper, scissors, shoot.” The Susquehanna Art Museum just opened its three-month summer blockbuster, “Making Your Mark: Prints and Drawings from The Hechinger Collection,” which brings together an arresting array of works on paper. The show reveals the various materials and methods used in modern artistic practice. The exhibit, featured in the Lehr Gallery, runs through Sept. 18. Remember, paper beats rock, all summer long at the SAM.

Ten years at anything these days is cause for celebration. Mechanicsburg’s Metropolis Collective gallery is not only still around, but it continues to bring the best alternative art and artists to the area. To their credit, owners Richard Reilly and Hannah Dobek have taken the art road less traveled and forged their own path. It is ironic that the gallery sits on Main Street as its offerings are as far removed from mainstream art as the map will allow.

Untitled by Amy Asher (MD) Digital Photograph, 11″x 14″

It proudly announces its Tenth Anniversary exhibit opening Friday, July 1. Firework displays will have nothing on this show. “Habitat: Reflections on Environment” breaks new ground exploring the fragile ecosystems that comprise our global living space and individual dwellings. The world is our oyster and home is truly a state of mind, as shown by the creations of the gallery’s artists. Dobek, the gallerist and driving art force behind Metropolis, shared that the show is “about life on earth, life as mammals…and the elaborate structures erected to house mankind from office buildings to shopping plazas, clattering cars that take us there…the effects of war and homelessness and at the heart of it all, how we care for each other and the places we share in an ever-connected yet somehow detached community of life in the world around us.”

Local artists include Joanne Landis, Nina Rubin Mangione, Matthew Zeigler, Bonnie Lorwey and Ms. Dobek. East coast environmental artists offer their unique takes on habitat and include Sean Matthews, Jamison Eckert, Jude Screnzi, Amy Asher and Hailey Patrick. These artists and more will be exhibiting their work. The reception party runs from 7 to 11 p.m. with a $5 suggested donation for the one-man-band, Nick DiSanto. The party is for all ages and perfect to kick off the holiday weekend. “Habitat” runs through Sept. 15 during regular gallery hours, Friday and Saturday. The show’s appeal may become habit-forming, requiring repeat visits to the gallery to see it all.

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Burg Review: “Poignant, funny” family drama wraps up Theatre Harrisburg’s season

June 12, 2022 | by Gina Napoli

Theatre Harrisburg’s season capstone production from Director Matt Spencer, “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,” is a peek through the keyhole on the family dynamics of three middle-aged, discontented siblings who take jabs at each other while they air their grievances about how stuck they feel in their lives.

Playwright Christopher Durang pulls his inspiration for his drawing room comedy from Russian playwright Anton Chekhov, although Durang’s six-time Tony-nominated spin rings as more amusing and less despairing than any writing ever transmitted from Russia. Ever.

Set in the Hardwicke family’s Bucks County living room, decorated as light blue as the play’s mood and the blue herons chirping overhead, the thrust stage extends all the way to the audience’s feet, inviting us to eavesdrop on the family’s very personal moments as if we’re in the next room. (Ushers invite you to enter the theater through the set’s front door, if you like.)

We meet Sonia (Beth McIntosh) and Vanya (Darren Riddle), a restless sister and brother pair stuck in a steady routine of sniping at each other over petty matters. Sonia and Vanya have no life purpose and feel too old to generate any new patterns or prospects.

Lurking under a shallow surface is a source of their true resentment: they served as their parents’ caregivers for 15 years while their sister Masha (Diane Bateman) became a famous movie star. Bateman lays it on thick to bring the pretentious, insecure and mostly insufferable Masha to life, successfully creating a frail woman we love to hate.

When Masha visits, she brings her room-filling ego, her much younger love interest, Spike (Ryan Dean Schoening), and her plan to tout her family to a costume party as her entourage. Masha brings five extra people as “accessories” to her Snow White costume. Miss Manners would blush at this breach of etiquette, yet it highlights the conceit in Masha’s character.

McIntosh plays the childish, self-pitying, passive-aggressive Sonia while incorporating a believable undertone of sarcasm. Despite Sonia’s flaws, it’s still hard not to root for her as the underdog when she one-ups her sister at the costume party and, later, when Sonia finally takes a baby step toward having her own life.

With his more subdued approach to his character, Riddle nails a pinnacle moment in the play: Vanya’s meta play-within-a-play monologue about growing up in the 1950s. He eloquently romanticizes how things used to be back when everyone shared the same memories as a national consciousness. Not only is Riddle’s recitation a time capsule opening across the cobblestones of memory lane, but it reveals his character’s resistance to evolve and his disdain for impertinent young people like Spike.

Schoening brings a smarmy, cocky swagger to Spike, a superficial, oversexed character who temporarily has a roaming eye toward the neighbor girl Nina (Aleax Olivera). Although the storyline doesn’t flesh Nina out much, either, Olivera portrays her with a sweet, energetic naiveté.

On the fringe of the Hardwicke family is their cleaning lady, Cassandra (Gerren Wagner), who comes in even on her days off to bring her over-the-top comedy skills to her overbearing character, a Greek psychic who practices voodoo for the greater good. This family needs her comic relief as much as they need her weird interjections and her big heart.

Much like any family reunion, of Russian descent or not, this play is poignantly funny and uncomfortably awkward in spots, yet strangely cohesive when we add blended and extended family. Overall, it’s a fitting denouement to Theatre Harrisburg’s post-COVID comeback season.

“Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” runs through June 19 at the Krevsky Center, 513 Hurlock St., Harrisburg. For more information on show times and tickets, visit www.theatreharrisburg.com/2021-2022-shows/vanya-sonia-masha-spike/.

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

June 10, 2022 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

District officials ceremoniously broke ground on a project to improve Harrisburg High School-John Harris campus’s Severance Field.

The month of June brings lots of outdoor events and happenings in the Harrisburg area. Read about a few upcoming festivities and catch up on other local news from the week, below.

TheBurg Podcast for June is focused on revitalization. Tune in to hear from several organizations on how they are beautifying and impacting Harrisburg and the state.

Boho Hoarder opened in Paxtonia with a collection of vintage and thrifted items for sale, our online story reported. Owner Rebecca Babish shares her love for second-hand shopping and offers clothing, home décor and accessories, among other items.

Free Shakespeare in the Park returned for its 29^th year, presenting “The Winter’s Tale,” our online story reported. Gamut Theatre and Narcisse Theatre Co. have partnered to bring the annual event to Reservoir Park.

The Harrisburg School District ceremoniously broke ground on a project to replace the turf football field and the track at the Harrisburg High School-John Harris campus’s Severance Field. The project will include the addition of lights to the area, which will allow for use of the field after sunset, our online story reported.

The Harrisburg School District proposed its 2022-23 budget, which includes a 3.36% property tax hike, our reporting found. The $224.2 million budget includes the use of millions of dollars in federal COVID relief funds.

The Historic Harrisburg Association is devoting the entire month of June to commemorating the 50th anniversary of Hurricane Agnes and the historic flood that devastated the city in 1972. To find out more about the history, and to hear from those who were impacted, read our magazine story.

The Jackson Lick pool is set to open in Harrisburg this weekend, our online story reported. The city will also offer several summer programs for youth.

Juneteenth is coming up and Young Professionals of Color-Greater Harrisburg is ready to celebrate. The organization has several events planned for the week ahead, including its Juneteenth Jubilee. Find out what’s happening, in our magazine story.

A March Against Social Injustice and Gun Violence took place recently at the state Capitol with the goal of bringing awareness to the issue, our online story reported. All You Can Inc. and Be a Man Inc. hosted the march, followed by a panel discussion.

“Memoria” is playing this month at Midtown Cinema. In her column, read why our movie reviewer was disappointed by the “excruciatingly slow-paced” film.

Philadelphia has one of the largest collections of outdoor murals in the country, our magazine story reported. Mural Arts Philadelphia is the organization behind the art—with a tally of over 4,000 projects.

Sara Bozich has plenty of summer events for your weekend. From concerts to craft shows, she’s got it all, right here.

The “Secret Gardens of Historic Harrisburg” Garden Tour will return this weekend, our online story reported. The self-guided tour will take place on June 12, and lead tour-goers to 20 gardens and outdoor spaces in the historic Midtown and Shipoke neighborhoods.

Spotted lanternflies are headed back to Harrisburg, our online story reported. The city is offering free traps and advice on how to eliminate the invasive species.

Summer concerts are headed to Harrisburg for what could be the “best” lineup yet, according to Harrisburg University Presents. Check out what bands will play in the Harrisburg area in the coming months, here.

A Youth Commission will be reinstated in Harrisburg, as the city is currently accepting applications for board members, our online story reported. Selected residents, ages 14 to 18, will advise the city on issues concerning the youth.

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Harrisburg’s Friends of Midtown to host free Outdoor Film Series at Midtown Cinema

June 10, 2022 | by Maddie Gittens

Friends of Midtown’s film series at Midtown Cinema last year.

It’s almost time for movie night in Midtown.

Harrisburg’s Friends of Midtown will kick off its free summer Outdoor Film Series this Saturday at Midtown Cinema.

“It’s a good way to get neighbors out of their houses and into the community,” said Hannah Witwer, secretary and events coordinator for Friends of Midtown.

The series will begin with a screening of the animated film “Encanto” in the cinema’s parking lot. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets, Witwer said.

The series will feature a wide range of movies for kids and adults to enjoy throughout the summer. Animated films, cult favorites and action movies will make the cut. Midtown Cinema also selected an LGBTQ film to show in July, a few days before the Pride Festival of Central PA.

The summer movie schedule is as follows:

June 11: “Encanto”

June 25: “The Princess Bride”

July 16: “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark”

July 28: “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert”

Aug. 13: “Avengers: Endgame”

Aug. 27: “Up”

Live music performances will take place at 7:30 p.m., followed by the movie showings at dusk.

Midtown Cinema will sell concessions inside its building, such as popcorn, ice cream and candy. Zeroday Brewing Co.’s Outpost, located inside the cinema, will be open and offers beer, hotdogs and baked potatoes.

Additionally, at each event, Friends of Midtown will collect personal hygiene item donations for The Ecumenical Food Pantry of Harrisburg and GLO-Harrisburg.

Overall, Witwer is hopeful that the event will bring the community together.

“I just want it to be a really fun time,” she said. “I’m looking forward to meeting people.”

Midtown Cinema is located at 250 Reily St., Harrisburg. For more information about Friends of Midtown, visit their website.

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Prioritizing Revitalizing: TheBurg Podcast, June 2022

June 9, 2022 | by Karen Hendricks

Revitalization is the focus of our June podcast, as we expand three stories from the pages of TheBurg magazine’s June issue:

Fifty years later, what’s Harrisburg’s legacy from Hurricane Agnes? David Morrison, executive director, Historic Harrisburg Association explains how revitalization efforts continue impacting the city today.

Revitalization is thriving in many Pennsylvania towns and cities, thanks in great part to the Harrisburg-based organization, The Pennsylvania Downtown Center. Executive Director Julie Fitzpatrick shares her insights—including downtown success stories—as PDC celebrates its 35^th anniversary.

Philadelphia is considered the model city for one specific and unique type of revitalization, worldwide: murals. Chad Eric Smith, communications director for Mural Arts Philadelphia, explains how Philly’s murals “beautify, inspire and empower.”

June’s “most Harrisburg thing” could truly revitalize your life. Lawrance Binda, editor of TheBurg, issues a challenge, in his monthly feature. Tune in, to see if you’re up for it.

TheBurg Podcast is hosted and produced by award-winning Harrisburg-area journalist Karen Hendricks. Every month, TheBurg Podcast expands stories from the pages of TheBurg magazine because “there’s always more to the story.”

Backstories that coordinate with this episode include:

Agnes at 50 | Downtown Rebound | Mural Mecca

DYK? TheBurg Podcast has received three prestigious podcast journalism awards over the past two years, including First place, Excellence in Journalism, Society of Professional Journalists, Keystone Chapter, in 2021.

Interested in sharing your advertising message with TheBurg Podcast’s dedicated audience? Research shows that podcast sponsorships are one of the most effective forms of advertising! Contact Lauren ([email protected]).

Visit Karen Hendricks’ website for more of her writing, journalism and PR work. TheBurg is a monthly community magazine based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Lawrance Binda, co-publisher/editor.

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Just Keep Squishing: Harrisburg helps prepare residents for spotted lanternflies, offers traps

June 9, 2022 | by Ellen Frantz

Spotted lanternflies can be recognized by the black dots on their wings.

One summer pest is coming back and headed to feast on your trees.

Spotted lanternfly season has returned and Harrisburg has advice for residents on how to eliminate the invasive species.

According to Harrisburg Parks, Recreation and Facilities Director David Baker, this year’s lanternfly season will be just as bad as the last.

“Personally, I think the numbers will stay close to the same,” he said.

Spotted lanternflies are known for the black dots on their wings. They feast on trees such as walnut, maple, willow and oak, sucking out the sap, causing young trees to die and halting the growth of mature trees, according to the city. They also release a substance called honeydew that can cause mold on plants like grapes, apples and hops. According to a study from Penn State University, if not contained, spotted lanternflies could cause at least $324 million worth of damage to the Pennsylvania economy. Although they can be damaging to plants, they are harmless to humans and animals.

The best way to stop these creatures? Kill them.

Harrisburg’s parks department is handing out free tree traps to Harrisburg residents to catch these pesky critters.

The city will offer both circle and sticky band traps. The circle trap is made of nylon window screening and wrapped around a tree, working like a reverse funnel so that, when the insects try to climb back up the tree, they are led into a plastic bag that they cannot escape from, the city explained.

The sticky band traps work the same way, with flypaper wrapped around the tree and window screening to keep other insects and birds from getting stuck, according to the city. The spotted lanternflies will then get stuck to the flypaper in their attempt to climb up and suck on the tree’s sap.

“These traps can easily and cheaply be made at home and are one of the most effective ways to capture adult spotted lanternflies,” said Baker.

Certain insecticides may also work to kill spotted lanternflies.

While adult spotted lanternflies will emerge in July, now is the time to prepare and protect your trees from these bugs, according to the city.

Spotted lanternfly traps can be picked up at the Harrisburg Public Safety building at 123 Walnut St. or at the Reservoir Park Mansion at 100 Concert Dr., between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday.

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