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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

June 16, 2023 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

UPMC and Community LifeTeam EMS professionals showed Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams how to administer chest compressions, during a press conference about their Minutes Matter initiative.

There’s a lot to celebrate this weekend in Harrisburg! Enjoy the Juneteenth festivities and happy Father’s Day to all of the Burg dads. Kick off the festive weekend tonight with 3^rd in the Burg! Before you head out, catch up on all of our local news coverage below.

An apartment development project broke ground near the new federal courthouse in Harrisburg, our online story reported. Harrisburg-based developer Vice Capital, owned by LeSean McCoy, former NFL running back and Harrisburg native, plans to construct a 48-unit apartment building, called “Savoy 48.”

Author Floyd Stokes, executive director of the American Literacy Corp. in Harrisburg, hopes that his new book, “How We Found Our Pride: Letters to a Young Queer,” inspires young people to rise above adversity. In our magazine story, hear from some of the voices featured in the book.

Bob’s Art Blog discusses current exhibits at the Art Association of Harrisburg and the Carlisle Arts Learning Center. Read about them and view some of the art, here.

Capital Area Cleanup has worked for about four years to beautify the greater Harrisburg area, as well as educate participants on how to better care for the earth. In our magazine story, read about the organizers’ goals for the cleanups.

Carlisle school board member, Rick Coplen, announced that he would run for the Democratic nomination in the 2024 primary for the 10^th congressional district, our online story reported. Coplen’s announcement sets up a primary rematch with Harrisburg City Council member Shamaine Daniels who is also running for the seat again.

A Harrisburg area couple’s life as civil rights activists in the deep South more than 50 years ago connects to a current Susquehanna Art Museum exhibit, our magazine story reported. “Art and Activism at Tougaloo College” features pieces that the school has collected over the years, beginning when the couple, Barbara and Sterling Thompson, were students in 1963.

Harrisburg School District officials announced that the proposed 2023-24 budget now does not include a tax increase, our online story reported. They also weighed the possibility of demolishing the district’s long-vacant and blighted William Penn school.

Harrisburg University Presents added Trey Anastasio, co-founder of the band Phish, to its 2023 Summer Concert Series in Riverfront Park, our online story reported. HU Presents also announced that country musician Orville Peck, originally slated to play XL Live, is moving his concert to the riverfront.

Home sales fell, but prices held steady in May in the Harrisburg area, our reporting found. For the three-county region, 533 houses sold in May compared to 670 in May 2022, as the median sales prices rose slightly to $264,000 from $260,000.

Juneteenth HBG, an annual celebration spearheaded by Young Professionals of Color-Greater Harrisburg, has held events to commemorate Black history, art and culture. In our magazine story, find out what festivities are taking place this weekend.

Sara Bozich has a great lineup of events for the weekend, including ways to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday and Father’s Day.

Theatre Harrisburg’s show “The 25^th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” is “hysterically funny,” says our reviewer. The show, which caps the theater’s 97^th season, runs through June 25 at the Krevsky Center.

UPMC launched its Minutes Matter campaign in partnership with Harrisburg to provide emergency medical training to the public, our online story reported. UPMC will offer online and in-person education on how to intervene when someone’s experiencing cardiac arrest, uncontrolled bleeding, opioid overdose or a mental health crisis.

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

May 12, 2023 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Harrisburg School District officials ceremonially broke ground on the renovation and re-opening of Steele Elementary School.

This week’s stories covered everything from new businesses to school construction projects to unique local partnerships. What have been some of your favorite recent Burg stories? Let us know! Check out this week’s news coverage, below.

Bob’s Art Blog, features the 50^th anniversary of Nature’s Way Nursery in Lower Paxton Township. The garden specializes in the art of bonsai.

Candidates for Harrisburg City Council shared their stances on issues like public safety, infrastructure and housing at a debate, our online story reported. The forum, hosted by Friends of Midtown, was held at Open Stage theater.

Found Collab will open later this month as a new venture by Harrisburg’s Stash and Midtown Dandy, vintage retail partners, our online story reported. The shop will feature clothing, household goods and wares from curators, artists and small businesses.

Harrisburg School District officials ceremonially broke ground on the renovation of Steele Elementary School in Uptown, our online story reported. The district plans to reopen the school, which closed in 2011, for the 2024-25 school year.

Home sales and prices both fell this month in Harrisburg, our online story reported. For the three-county Harrisburg region, 448 previously owned homes sold last month, a drop from 628 houses in April 2022, as the median sales price fell to $245,000 from $250,500.

Little Amps Coffee Roasters in Harrisburg shared that it’s sponsoring Evan “Juice” Baker, a Harrisburg native and up-and-coming skateboarder, our online story reported. Baker sees the partnership as a “dream come true.”

Melissa Mesones-Ortiz has dedicated countless hours to making the city more accessible to Spanish-speaking residents, our magazine story reported. As Harrisburg’s deputy director of communications, she works to communicate with Latino residents who often face language and cultural barriers and helps them engage with local government.

Park Harrisburg, which operates Harrisburg’s parking meters, announced that motorists can now text to pay for parking, our online story reported. The company explained that it will offer the new option to make parking easier.

Rosemary shares cooking tips that she’s learned over the years, in her May column. Find out how to cook the perfect meatball, select the right cheese and entertain guests, here.

Sara Bozich has a great lineup of events for your sunny Mother’s Day weekend. Find out what’s happening, here.

Vietnamese Garden in Harrisburg recently changed names to The LA Squared, as the longtime owner’s son took over the business, our reporting found. While most of the original menu has remained, it now has many new offerings for hungry customers.

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

March 10, 2023 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will return to Harrisburg this month. Photo from the 2022 parade, courtesy of the Harrisburg Downtown Improvement District.

It’s looking like a dreary, cold weekend ahead in Harrisburg—the perfect time to get cozy and catch up on our March issue of the magazine or tune into our newest episode of the podcast. For now, take a minute to get up to speed on our daily news, listed and linked below.

Bob’s Art Blog takes readers on the road to York’s Hive Art Space for a unique exhibit. The show, “A Fine Cuppa (Coffee, Tea, Or),” features work inspired by hot beverages.

TheBurg Podcast this month expands on magazine stories that showcase resilience. Click here, to hear from our special guests and learn about resilience as it relates to health issues and climate change.

A Burg View editorial by our publisher applauds Harrisburg for paying off its once staggering, decade-old debt load. He recognizes former and current city administrations and the state for their accomplishments.

Candidates for three seats on Harrisburg City Council include eight Democrats, our reporting found. Find out who’s running, here.

Gamut Theatre and Narҫisse Theatre have partnered to present “Thistle & Salt,” a grim tale from Ireland. Our reviewer praises the poetic language, acting skills and boundary-pushing performance.

Hamilton Health Center announced that it has a new president and CEO, Terese Delaplaine, our online story reported. The organization also recently hired several additional new top officials.

Harrisburg City Council discussed the use of its millions of dollars in federal COVID-relief funds on Tuesday, our reporting found. Council also approved the final payment towards debt the city carried for a decade.

Pursuit Coworking is celebrating its 10-year anniversary, our magazine story reported. As work culture continues to change post-pandemic, the company is growing and finding new ways to adapt.

“The Quiet Girl,” a film about a timid girl who just wants to be invisible, is “devastatingly beautiful,” according to our movie reviewer. The film is playing this month at Midtown Cinema.

Sara Bozich has some early St. Patty’s Day activities to get you ready for the holiday, along with plenty of other weekend festivities, here.

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade will return to downtown Harrisburg next weekend, our online story reported. The event will include Irish dance and music groups, characters, fire trucks and more.

Trinity High School’s international students have been recognized for their athletic and academic performance. In our magazine story, read about a few of the students, who hail from Ukraine, the Republic of Congo and France, among other countries.

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

February 10, 2023 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

A Harrisburg City Council meeting on Tuesday.

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Affordable housing may be coming to Uptown Harrisburg as the Planning Commission heard two new proposals last week, our online story reported. One of the projects, JMB Gardens, would include 41 affordable apartment units on the 2200- and 2300-blocks of N. 6^th St.

Bob’s Art Blog explores the unique art of a fabric collage creator, a rug hooker, a scrimshander and an assemblage architect. Read about the artists and see their work, here.

TheBurg Podcast focuses on health in Harrisburg. Hear from a fitness trainer, a running shoe store owner and the director of a therapeutic ice skating program, here. And our editor, of course, offers his two cents with his monthly “The Most Harrisburg Thing.”

Dauphin County Prison hired two new top officials as part of its reform efforts, our online story reported. John Bey will serve as the director of criminal justice and Kevin Myers will take the role of internal affairs investigator.

F.L.Y. Fitness helps local women feel confident and lead healthy lifestyles, our magazine story reported. Owner Jelissa Gilmore opened the gym with the goal of creating an empowering atmosphere for women to exercise.

A former encampment under the Mulberry Street Bridge has cleared out after Harrisburg evicted those living at the site. This week, the city finished installing a fence around the area to keep people out while they work to exterminate a rat infestation, our online story reported.

In Harrisburg, 2023 seems hazier than usual, with several significant matters still up in the air, according to our publisher. He hopes to see these issues develop and give us greater clarity by the end of the year.

Harrisburg City Council discussed the allocation and possible recipients of annual federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, our online story reported. Council heard from over 20 applicants hoping to receive funds to support their homelessness prevention and social service agencies.

The Harrisburg School District plans to sell its property at 1001 N. 18^th St., formerly the site of the Woodward School, to Harrisburg developer George Fernandez, our reporting found. Fernandez has proposed building affordable housing, a community center, daycare and food and clothing banks.

Home sales dropped but prices jumped in January in the Harrisburg area, our online story reported. In the three-county region, 389 homes sold last month, compared to 499 in January 2022, but the median sales price rose to $245,000 from $211,900 the prior year.

Two running shoe stores recently expanded, opening new stores in the Harrisburg area. In our magazine story, find out how owners of Fleet Feet Mechanicsburg and Appalachian Running Company have capitalized on the growing running community.

Sara Bozich has her Weekend Roundup with lots of activities happening around Harrisburg. Click here to find them.

U.S. Sen. John Fetterman announced that he has taken office space inside Strawberry Square, our reporting found. His Harrisburg-based regional office will be on the fourth floor of the Lerner Tower.

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

January 13, 2023 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Architectural rendering of the Savoy, a proposed apartment building in Harrisburg (credit: Warehaus)

In case you missed any of this week’s news stories from the Harrisburg area while filling up on milkshakes and petting cows at the PA Farm Show, we’ve got you covered. Find all of our stories, listed and linked, below.

An apartment project took a step closer towards starting in Harrisburg after receiving planning commission approval, our online story reported. Developer Vice Capital has proposed a 48-unit apartment building on the 1500-block of N. 6^th Street.

Ann Zaprazny, a certified mental performance coach, is the founder of Great Sports Minds of Hershey. In our magazine story, learn about how she helps athletes get the most out of their talents, as well as their competitive experiences.

Bob’s Art Blog features artists and makers showcased at New Cumberland’s holiday market in November. He also previews upcoming events in the local art world.

TheBurg Podcast came out this week and features interviews with scientists and storytellers. Click here to listen to our January episode.

Greg Czarnecki is the only person dedicating his entire focus to climate change at a Pennsylvania state agency, our magazine story reported. Recently, he has set his focus on educating the next generation of climate change agents.

Harrisburg announced that it plans to close the homeless encampment under the Mulberry Street Bridge, our online story reported. According to officials, health and safety concerns influenced their decision.

Home sales fell last month, but prices continue to rise in the Harrisburg area, our online story reported. To find sale data for Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry counties, click here.

Homicides increased in Harrisburg last year, setting a record for the past many years, our reporting found. In our story, read about families impacted by the violence and about how the city plans to address it.

Mayor Wanda Williams and local nonprofit leaders addressed plans to assist people being displaced by the closure of the Mulberry Street Bridge encampment, our online story reported. Officials explained that they will relocate people to a new area of the city and provide other services.

Pasta is on the menu this January, as our food writer shares a comforting winter recipe. In her column, learn how to make “Farfalle Della Bisnonna” or “Bowties with Cabbage and Meat Sauce.”

Sara Bozich has a full list of activities for an eventful weekend around Harrisburg, here.

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Bob’s Art Blog: From Whimsy to a Wellspring in New Cumberland

January 10, 2023 | by Bob MacGinnes

One of the best things about the holidays is seeing old friends and getting to meet new ones. And on the off chance you haven’t yet heard, New Cumberland borough is a place to meet all sorts of creatives, from artists and crafters to hipster musicians, beat poets, theatrical ensembles and dancers alike. My esteemed colleague, Karen Hendricks, paved the way for this blog in her December Burg article on New Cumberland’s rebirth.

We braved the elements (Arctic temperatures and gale-force winds) on the Sunday before Thanksgiving for a Merry Merchants Holiday Market held by the New Cumberland Collective in the parking lot of Neato Burrito. Two dozen or so artists set up their shops for holiday sales.

Upon arrival, I ran into none other than the mural maestro, Stephen Michael Haas, standing before his masterpiece mural covering the entire wall of the Neato Burrito building. I was able to follow his exploits throughout his monumental year in art from his Instagram account. Finally getting to meet him on that most blustery afternoon proved to be auspicious for the merry makers I was to meet.

A hat ornament by Ellikin Knits. Ceramic squirrel by John Guarnera.

I was drawn to a booth of bounty, bold and bright colorful knitwear perfect for the winter weather that had just arrived. Stephanie Hawkins of Ellikin Knits was manning the stand as designer, knitter and all-around creator of her captivating couture collection. She was aided and abetted by her husband, Bradley, who is also a maker of “making things happen” as a user interface designer. Ellikin Knits’ range of products includes knit caps, ear wraps, mittens and scarves in an array of rainbow colors for any mood or moment.

Thinking about the close relationship I have with the squirrels in our yard, I wondered aloud if the shop had a winter cap suitable for one of my furry friends. I am an inveterate squirrel lover of many years, so I felt it was time to treat one to a warm topper. I ended up purchasing a hand-knit, tweed “Squirrel Nutkin” cap that any woodland critter would feel well turned out wearing. Stephanie assured me they were one-size-fits-all and can double as a sack for nut carrying. In actuality, they are sold as tree ornaments with details down to the smallest suede tab placed as an elegant trademark touch. In truth, the best-selling knit caps are made for adults and fashioned to a wearer’s fancy.

With yet another 10 weeks, at least, of winter weather ahead, you can find Ellikin’s wares at both Brain Vessel gallery locations in Mechanicsburg and Hershey and at [email protected] and ellikin.com.

Those knits full of whimsy form a joyous juxtaposition with the wellspring of faith-based, hand-crafted pottery and wood from Humble Hand.

Pottery by Brooke Jones

Listening to the story of potter Brooke Jones’ life journey may at first sound bittersweet, but it has led her to a transcendent peace. Receiving a diagnosis of dystonia as a teenager could have broken the spirit of the strongest, but it proved to be a blessing in disguise. Together with her husband, Rob, a woodworker of consummate skill, they created Humble Hand. Founded on the principle of kindness, they explore the relationship between wood and clay being wrought and molded by hand until finely tuned and tempered by love.

“Together, we find gratitude in the meaningful works that our hands create,” Brooke said.

For me, the beauty of a humble cup with a swath of delft blue running through it leads me to dreams to come and lands yet unchartered. Rob’s wooden cutting boards and charcuterie platters, as well as his trays, create an ambiance of artistry to beautify the table of any home. As artists and a couple, they complement each other on every level.

Cutting board by Rob Jones

With Valentine’s Day a mere month away, when looking for that perfect gift, keep Humble Hand in mind. Contact them at www.humblehandco.com or email [email protected].

3^rd in the Burg Events and More

Susquehanna Art Museum showcases the exhibit, “Souls Shot,” found in the lobby gallery. Powerfully poignant portraits promote an end to gun violence as seen in the haunting faces of victims lost to those tragic means. Artists met with family and loved ones of victims to arrive at the very essence of their souls in capturing the quintessential qualities of lives cut short. Opens Jan. 12 and runs through April 16.

Millworks artists found on the lobby wall for 3^rd in the Burg are Reina R76 Wooden, Elaine Elledge, John Davis, Susan Bailey and Tina Berrier.

New Cumberland Collective “Art in the Stacks: Meet artist Molly Goehring,” Saturday, Jan. 14 at 3 p.m. at the New Cumberland Library through Jan. 28.

Art Association of Harrisburg’s members show, “Figuratively Speaking,” Jan. 13 through Feb. 17, with an opening reception on Friday, Jan. 20, 5 to 8 p.m.

Arts On the Square at Market Street Presbyterian Church, Jan. 15 through March 12, The Paintings of Carol Mayer and photography of Jim Whetstone. Opening reception Sunday, Jan. 15 at 12 p.m.

CALC’s opening reception for “Beautifully Broken” is this Friday, Jan. 13, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and runs through Feb. 4.

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

December 16, 2022 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Harrisburg City Council approved the 2023 budget at their legislative session on Tuesday.

It was a wintry, icy end to the week, but it looks like the sun will come out for the weekend in Harrisburg. Check out 3^rd in the Burg tonight and enjoy the city’s music, art and food. Before heading out, catch up on this week’s local news, below.

Applications for a new Harrisburg City Council member will open in January, our online story reported. Council plans to select a new seventh member to fill Dave Madsen’s seat as he transitions off council and into a new state representative position.

Bob’s Art Blog highlights Carlisle artist Carrie Breschi and her “I’m Fine” project, which explores the topic of mental illness. Writer Bob also discusses other happenings in the local art world.

Christmas is coming, and we have a list of gift ideas for the nerd in your life. In our magazine story, find suggestions from board games to comic books to blacksmithing classes.

Gettysburg is the perfect place to finish up your holiday shopping, our magazine story reported. From its many shops and restaurants to its walkability and historic charm, the nearby town makes the perfect day trip from Harrisburg.

Harrisburg City Council passed its 2023 budget this week, our reporting found. The $74.9 million spending plan includes investments in public safety and infrastructure.

The Harrisburg Police Bureau was awarded over $3.3 million in grants from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, our online story reported. The grant funds will go towards crime prevention efforts, including hiring more staff and purchasing equipment.

Home sales declined in the Harrisburg area in November, but prices rose this month, our online story reported. For the three-county region, home sales totaled 616 units compared to 724 in November 2021, and the median price rose to $255,000 from $231,000.

HU Presents this week announced several upcoming concerts planned for Harrisburg in the new year. In our story, find out which bands are headed this way.

Liatra Sage loves all things kitschy for the Christmas season, our magazine story reported. The York business owner creates and sells colorful, vintage wreaths, while also operating a booth at American Daydream Antiques & Miscellanea.

Midtown Cinema this month is showing “The Inspection,” a film based on the true story of a queer Black man who joins the Marines. Read what our movie reviewer has to say about it, here.

Sara Bozich has plenty of holiday-themed events to add to your weekend plans. Find them, here.

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

November 18, 2022 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Developer Justin Heinly (middle) and local officials cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Donaldson Mansion in Harrisburg.

This weekend is the perfect time to celebrate the approaching holidays at Harrisburg’s annual Holiday Parade. Before you head out to watch the floats and performers go by, catch up on this week’s local news, below.

Bob’s Art Blog features his favorite exhibits from the West Shore this year. From York to Mechanicsburg to Carlisle, find out which galleries made the list.

Chicken Piccata is Rosemary’s dish of choice this month. Find her recipe and give it a try, here.

The Donaldson Mansion, a long dilapidated property in Harrisburg, has received a new lease on life from developer Justin Heinly of Midtown Property Management, our online story reported. Local officials cut the ribbon on the renovated apartment building this week.

Harrisburg City Council weighed a plan to pay off the city’s remaining $20 million in debt all at once, our reporting found. The city administration wants to enter the year debt free, while council isn’t sure that the large payment is the best idea.

Hattie’s Bread Box Bakery opened recently in Mechanicsburg, offering homemade sourdough loaves, our magazine story reported. Owner Harriett Willis discovered the craft of bread baking during the pandemic and decided to open a micro-bakery, a rising trend.

Home sales dipped in October, but prices continued to climb in the Harrisburg area, our online story reported. Find out the number of sales and median prices for Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry counties, here.

Linglestown has several new women-owned businesses offering unique, custom shopping experiences. In our magazine story, read about what they offer, from books to wedding gowns to women’s and children’s clothing.

The Merry Merchants Holiday Market in New Cumberland will feature more than 30 local artisans and makers on Sunday, Nov. 20, our online story reported. According to event organizers, vendors will have “something for everyone,” and plenty of gift-worthy items.

North Hollow Threads, an online business, offers one-of-a-kind homemade gifts, our magazine story reported. Hershey resident Meghan Eirkson began selling her home-sewn goods during the pandemic.

“River Spirit” is a larger-than-life piece of artwork that Professor Steven Dolbin has dedicated two decades to creating, our magazine story reported. The 37-foot-long sculpture represents themes of unity, ancestry and culture.

Sara Bozich has a fun list of ways to spend the weekend in Harrisburg. Find it, here.

Seltzer’s Smokehouse Meats Outlet Store and Museum recently opened in Palmyra as a tribute to its famous Lebanon bologna, our magazine story reported. The company has a long history in the area and showcases it at the store.

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

October 21, 2022 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Dauphin County Library System and local officials finish cutting the ribbon for the McCormick Riverfront Library expansion project.

It’s an eventful Friday in Harrisburg with 3^rd in the Burg taking place at venues around the city. Get out and about in the crisp fall weather, but first, make sure you get up-to-date on this week’s local news.

Bob’s Art Blog highlights the beauty of autumn and features the artists who are inspired by it. Writer Bob discusses the “Water of Life” show at St. Stephen’s Riverfront Gallery, as well as other local happenings.

The Broad Street Market has a new executive director, Tanis Monroy, our reporting found. Monroy is a long-time Carlisle resident and has served as chair of the Amani Festival, a multicultural festival, in Carlisle.

“Call Jane” is a “fatefully relevant” film about an underground organization of women who help others get abortions, our movie reviewer said. The film plays in October at Midtown Cinema.

Daystar Center, a drug and alcohol treatment center in Harrisburg, has provided long-term residential treatment to about 130 men each year. In our magazine story, find out how the organization supports men through counseling, spiritual guidance and life skills training.

The Federal Building in Harrisburg will head back to auction next month, our reporting found. Last year, development company Global Ocean Investments purchased the building for $10 million and proposed turning it into luxury apartments.

Gulliver’s Run, a race planned for Nov. 6, benefits canine cancer research. In our magazine story, read the story of organizer John Heycock and of the pooch who inspired the annual event.

Harrisburg’s holiday parade will march down N. 2^nd Street next month, our online story reported. The parade’s theme is “Very Vibrant Holiday,” and will take place on Nov.19.

The Harrisburg School District, at a community forum, discussed recent violent incidents that have taken place in its schools and initiatives to combat them, our online story reported. Superintendent Eric Turman announced several security upgrades and plans for a mentorship program.

Lawyer Corky Goldstein is celebrating his retirement after a distinguished, decades-long career, our magazine story reported. Goldstein is known in the Harrisburg community for his friendly personality and for standing up for those in trouble.

Mayor Wanda Williams discussed her first year in office at the “State of the City,” an annual event held by the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC, our online story reported. Harrisburg officials shared examples of progress in the city over the past year in the areas of finance, public safety and economic development.

The McCormick Riverfront Library celebrated its grand opening after a yearlong construction project to renovate and expand the building, adjoining it to the neighboring Haldeman Haly house, our online story reported.

Sara Bozich has a full weekend lineup of events, including fall festivals, author meet and greets and live music. Find them, here.

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

September 16, 2022 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Harrisburg announced that a major road construction project on N. 2nd Street will be completed in early October.

Fall may be coming, but the summer weather is sticking around for this weekend. If you haven’t checked out 3^rd in the Burg yet, what are you waiting for? Explore Harrisburg’s restaurant and entertainment options around the city at 3^rd in the Burg tonight! Before you head out, make sure you’re up to speed on this week’s local news.

Bob’s Art Blog recaps the 2022 Gallery Walk and discusses exhibits at the Art Association of Harrisburg and the Carlisle Arts Learning Center.

Breweries are increasingly getting more creative with their beer can labels and working with local artists to design them. In our magazine story, read about several brewery-artist pairs behind some of the region’s most funky, bold cans.

The Central PA Kings basketball team gives former high school and college stars a place to play. In our magazine story, read about how the team is filling a gap in the Harrisburg area and what it means to players.

A construction project on N. 2^nd Street in Harrisburg is shifting its timeline again, our online story reported. Instead of converting sections of the corridor from one-way to two-way traffic at staggered times, the entire roadway will make the transition in early October.

The Harrisburg Book Festival will return to the city next month, our online story reported. The event, hosted by Midtown Scholar Bookstore, will feature author appearances, a book tent sale and other activities.

Harrisburg made its final payment on a bond dating back 25 years, our online story reported. According to city officials, this puts the city in a position possibly to be debt-free by the end of the year.

Harrisburg Restaurant Week began this week and will continue next week in the city, our online story reported. The event, hosted by the Downtown Improvement District, aims to support and drive business to local restaurants.

Home sales slowed in August, but prices continued to increase, our reporting found. For the three-county region, 734 homes sold last month, versus 810 in August 2021, but the median sales price rose to $260,000 from $235,500 in the year-ago period.

Market Square Concerts has a full schedule for its 2022-23 season. In our magazine story, get a taste of what’s to come, as the lineup features performances representing chamber music’s past, present and future.

The Period Project Harrisburg promotes health equity and dignity through supplying period products to local women in need. In our magazine story, find out more about how area volunteers are working to battle period poverty.

Pesto pasta is the perfect meal to finish off summer, writes Rosemary in her cooking column. Find her recipe for the fresh, easy-to-make sauce, right here.

Sara Bozich has lots of ways to enjoy the weekend in Harrisburg. From live music to outdoor adventures, find it all here.

Theatre Harrisburg opened its 97^th season with “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” which runs through this weekend, our online story reported. The spooky show is a slow-burn suspense that even gave our theater reviewer goosebumps.

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