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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

September 10, 2021 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Sprocket Mural Works will hold mural tours as part of Gallery Walk.

Between Gallery Walk and Jazz Walk, it’s going to be an artsy weekend in Harrisburg. Before you lace up your walking shoes, read our latest local coverage, below.

The federal government put the Ronald Reagan building in downtown Harrisburg up for sale this week, our reporting found. General Services Administration wants to sell the building for at least $3 million as it nears completion of the new federal courthouse.

Gallery Walk is this weekend, and, in his magazine feature, our arts writer Bob has everything you need to know about it. In a separate blog post this past week, he also featured Mechanicsburg painter Gail Walden Coleman.

Harrisburg theaters have prepared for a new season, re-opening to live audiences after over a year of socially distanced performances. Our magazine story highlights what local theaters have planned.

The Herr Street underpass in Harrisburg was restored this summer to create a safer connection from downtown to Allison Hill, our reporting found. City officials cut the ribbon on the updated underpass on Wednesday.

Hispanic Heritage Month will kick off in Harrisburg next week with a festival in Allison Hill, our online story reported. The Latino Hispanic American Community Center will celebrate with music, dance and food.

Midtown Cinema is showing “The Lost Leonardo,” a show full of twists and turns about uncovering the “Salvator Mundi,” a painting by Leonardo DaVinci. Read our review of the film, here.

Narçisse Theatre Co. debuts “Rashōmon” this month, which dives into the reality of different perspectives in discovering truth. Our theater reviewer says, “mission accomplished” on making the audience think about deeper existential questions.

Open Stage presented its new show, “Every Brilliant Thing,” and our theater reviewer has the scoop. According to her, the emotional performance engages the audience and leaves them with a new understanding of depression and its effect on loved ones.

TheBurg Podcast brings together an ice skater, violinist and illustrator. How do all three have ties to Harrisburg? Find out, here.

Sara Bozich has plenty of events lined up for your weekend, especially geared towards the artsy and musically inclined. Find them, here.

Sprocket Mural Works is holding guided tours along the Harrisburg mural trail as part of the 2021 Gallery Walk this Sunday, our online story reported. Attendees can choose to walk the “3^rd Street route” or the “downtown route” to learn more about the works of art.

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

August 20, 2021 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

4th and Dauphin Park was recently renovated

Between Dauphin County’s Cultural Fest, 3^rd in the Burg and Harrisburg’s usual happenings, there’s lots of fun to be had this weekend. Catch up on this week’s local news before you head out, listed and linked, below.

An affordable housing development for seniors received zoning board approval, after controversy over what some neighbors said was a lack of parking, our online story reported. Bethel Village will have to go before City Council before it can break ground at the proposed N. 6^th and Herr streets site.

Bob’s Art Blog paid tribute to local artist Dan Kalbach who passed away in 2017. He also previews what the community can expect to see at 3^rd in the Burg on Friday.

Dauphin County will hold its Cultural Fest this weekend on City Island in Harrisburg, our online story reported. Officials hope the event will bring the community together by celebrating diversity.

Harrisburg’s 4^th and Dauphin Park was recently renovated to include a new playground, basketball court and stormwater management features, our online story reported. The project is the last of five parks to undergo updates through a partnership with Capital Region Water.

Harrisburg Academy has a new Head of Middle and Upper Schools, our magazine story reported. Lindsay Bowman, a former history teacher at the school, hopes to help the community recalibrate after the pandemic.

Harrisburg High School alumni are raising funds to create a scholarship to help current district students attend college, our online story reported. All proceeds from the class of 1991’s upcoming 30^th reunion will go toward the scholarship.

Michelle Felton was named the new principal of Harrisburg High School, John Harris Campus, our reporting found. Felton, who has been with the district for 18 years, most recently served as the associate principal.

The Three Mile Islanders have been running laps around City Island in Harrisburg throughout the pandemic. In our magazine story, read about how the tradition saved group members from isolation and helped them build friendships.

Rosemary will guide you through the steps of making her creamy corn pasta with basil in her monthly column. The recipe is the perfect summer dish, so enjoy it before the season’s over.

Sara Bozich has plenty of ideas for ways to enjoy your weekend. Check out her Weekend Roundup, here.

Steve Swisher has long been popular on the Harrisburg music scene. In our magazine story, he reflects on a lifetime of playing shows.

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

August 13, 2021 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Sprocket Mural Works recently completed a mural at Recycle Bicycle in Allison Hill.

If you were too busy to keep up with local news this week because you were wet vacuuming your flooded basement or finding ways to beat the heat, we’ve got you covered. Find all of this week’s happenings listed and linked, below.

Andrew “Andy” Williams began a teaching position just weeks into the COVID-19 pandemic and had to learn to adjust quickly. In our magazine story, learn how Williams taught his music classes virtually and kept students engaged.

Blake Lynch, who served as a community relations director with the Harrisburg Police Bureau, will leave for a new job at WITF, our online story reported. Lynch served with the bureau for three years working to build relationships between community members and the officers.

Bob’s Art Blog highlights the shows of the summer. From the east to west shore, local art exhibits are heating up and Bob describes a few, here.

The Harrisburg Mural Festival continues as Sprocket Mural Works has projects planned for Penbrook and Steelton, our online story reported. See what other plans and completed projects are a part of this year’s festival.

Harrisburg’s population showed a small uptick in the newly released census data, our online story reported. Harrisburg city now has a total population of 50,099, up 1.1% from 49,528 recorded in the 2010 census.

Local economic leaders urge Pennsylvanians to get the COVID-19 vaccine and, in turn, help the economy. In their community comment, presidents of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC and York County Economic Alliance talk about how receiving a vaccine may be the greatest demonstration of support to the economy and small businesses.

Markisha Peace, a teacher in the Harrisburg School District, was recognized as one of central Pennsylvania’s most impactful educators. In our magazine story, read about what makes her classroom special.

Midtown Cinema is featuring “Annette” during the month of August, a musical that combines romance, comedy and drama. Read more about what to expect, in our movie review.

Nyree’s Restaurant & Lounge has plans to open on N. 2^nd Street in the former Bridges Social Club, our reporting found. The soul food restaurant, which already has a location in Camp Hill, will expand its menu to include shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles and alligator bites.

TheBurg Podcast features three stories of harmony in the arts world in this month’s episode. Dig deeper into three of our magazine stories starring poetry, music and murals.

Sara Bozich has ideas to make your weekend great. To check out what’s going on in the Harrisburg area this weekend, click here.

Sprocket Mural Works recently completed a mural on Recycle Bicycle’s new building in Allison Hill, our magazine story reported. The mural brings both organizations full circle on a partnership that started years ago.

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

July 30, 2021 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Artist Amie Bantz’s new exhibit “Lunchbox Moments” will soon open at the Carlisle Arts Learning Center.

Our August issue of TheBurg Magazine is being distributed today. Make sure you grab a copy and read about some talented kids and educators in the Harrisburg area—as featured in our Youth & Schools special section. In the meantime, catch up on this week’s local news, listed and linked, below.

Artist Amie Bantz tackles the culture clashes that can often happen in the school cafeteria in her upcoming art exhibit, “Lunchbox Moments,” our online story reported. The exhibit features around 90 lunchboxes painted by her and other Asian Americans with stories and phrases related to how they’ve felt when peers reacted to their traditional Asian lunches.

In his art blog, Bob assembles an elite group of Harrisburg artists that he refers to as “The Justice League of Art.” View the work of these painters, photographers and designers, here.

Our editor gets nostalgic thinking about Harrisburg’s young people, bringing him back to his own days of youth in his August Editor’s Note. He also pays tribute to TheBurg’s office pet, a lovable dog named Bernie who recently passed away.

Grandparents Involved from the Start (GIFTS) is a Harrisburg organization that seeks to support grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. In our magazine story, read about the women behind the organization and how they help others like them overcome challenges of self-care, guardianship and finances.

The Harrisburg Police Bureau hired seven new community service aides in an attempt to bridge the gap between police and the community, our reporting found. The full-time civilian positions were approved as part of the city’s 2021 budget.

Jamaican food is coming to Uptown Harrisburg, our online story reported. A popular Broad Street Market vendor, Porters House, is expanding and adding a standalone restaurant on N. 6^th Street.

LCSWMA recently launched a virtual tour of its Susquehanna Resource Management Facility, also known as the Harrisburg incinerator, our online story reported. Through the resource, community members can learn about where their trash goes and how it is turned into clean energy.

Moran Logistics, a major Harrisburg company, acquired a large industrial site off Cameron and Herr streets, our reporting found. Moran did not specify how they would use the site, but the company does already operate at the adjoining World Trade Center Harrisburg.

National Night Out will be celebrated next week at the Camp Curtin School Athletic Field to help connect neighbors and further relationships with the community, our online story reported. The Harrisburg Police Bureau will host the event, which will include fireworks, food and games.

Street parking rates will increase next week in much of downtown Harrisburg from $3 to $4 per hour, our online story reported. This is the first such rate hike since Park Harrisburg assumed responsibility for much of the city’s parking system in 2013.

Wolf Brewing Co. recently opened in Mechanicsburg, our magazine story reported. With a total of 24 selections on tap, ranging from lagers to pilsners to sours, saisons and IPAs, there’s plenty to choose from.

Our writer Karen Hendricks shares the story of her friendship with Jeff, a homeless man who lived at a Harrisburg truck stop before recently passing away. Karen attended Jeff’s memorial service, and in her story, reflects on his life.

Sankofa African American Theatre Company presents “Pretty Fire,” which takes audience members on a journey through the Jim Crow South. The show has traumatic, drama-filled moments, but also finds a way to elicit laughter and cozy memories, says our theater reviewer.

Sara Bozich has weekend recommendations including concerts, outdoor movie nights and farmers markets. Take a look and plan your weekend, here.

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

June 18, 2021 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Bob’s Art Blog highlighted local art classes for youth.

Happy Juneteenth and Father’s Day from us at TheBurg! Enjoy celebrating with family and friends, and make sure you catch up on this past week’s news, listed and linked, below.

The Art Association of Harrisburg will soon reinstate many of its in-person events after a long pandemic-related suspension, our online story reported. Coming soon, they will have a new exhibit and several arts-related fundraising soirees, capping off the season with the annual Gallery Walk in September.

A bench dedicated to African American history was unveiled in Harrisburg this week, our reporting found. The bench, installed near the Commonwealth Monument on the state Capitol grounds, is part of a worldwide network of benches named after the late author Toni Morrison.

Bob’s Art Blog highlighted the many children’s art classes and camps taking place in the Harrisburg area this summer. The Art Association of Harrisburg, the Susquehanna Art Museum and the Millworks are a few on Bob’s list for kids.

Eric Turman was named the next superintendent of the Harrisburg School District, our online story reported. Turman previously served as the principal of Reading High School for the past 10 years.

Harrisburg author Philip Moore debuted with his novel “Camelot’s Heirs,” a modern-day fable inspired by an imaginary kingdom. By day, Moore cleans downtown Harrisburg’s federal building. By night, he writes. Read more in our magazine story.

Juneteenth, the holiday that remembers the end of slavery in America, is this weekend, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate locally. Whether you’d prefer a cookout, some shopping or live music, there’s something for everyone. For a list of Harrisburg Juneteenth events, read our online article.

Lake Tobias Wildlife Park, located in Halifax, is about families, for families and by families. In our magazine article, read about the park, which has been owned and operated by the Tobias family for 57 years.

Movies are back at the Midtown Cinema! “The Perfect Candidate,” playing this month at the arts theater, is a great film to return to, says our film reviewer Sammi Leigh Melville.

Rohrer Bus is hoping to attract and train more drivers this summer, according to our magazine article. Rohrer, like many school bus companies around the country, is facing a shortage of drivers due to the pandemic.

Sara Bozich has great ideas for celebrating Father’s Day and Juneteenth this weekend. Check out her weekly list of recommendations for the weekend, here.

White wines are perfect for summertime, so head straight to the Italian section of your local wine purveyor, says our columnist Steve Juliana. In his article, he recommends some “summer sippers” that are worth seeking out.

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

June 4, 2021 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Conley Gittens

An artist paints a planter as part of Sprocket Mural Works’ latest project.

Even with the long weekend, there were still plenty of happenings in the Harrisburg area this week! If you missed any of our weekly coverage, you can find it all listed and linked, below.

Bob’s Art Blog highlights artists with work in the Millworks and the Susquehanna Art Museum. He invites readers to see the artists in action in their studios during “First Saturday.”

Our cartoonist illustrates how many Harrisburgers feel about the new 5G towers popping up around town. For a laugh, click here.

City officials hope that pending revisions to Harrisburg’s historic district guidelines will minimize confusion, explain options, and encourage owners of historic properties to do their part to protect Harrisburg’s architectural heritage. Read more in our magazine story.

Dauphin County is bringing back their summer festivals after they were postponed last year due to COVID, our online article reported. To kick it off, their Proudly PA event will feature local breweries, wineries, musicians and food vendors.

Downtown Camp Hill is kicking off summer with a day of dining, shopping, art and music. Their “Summer Soirée will take place on June 5, and will include a mural reveal, our online story reported.

Feeding Pennsylvania and the PA Dairymen’s Association kicked off a partnership with Weis Markets to celebrate World Milk Day on June 1. Their goal was to encourage milk donations to area food banks, our online story reported.

Fireworks and food trucks will return to Riverfront Park in Harrisburg for the 4^th of July, our online story reported. The festival returns after the pandemic halted the in-person celebration last year.

Gamut Theatre’s “Shakespeare in the Park” returns this year with performances of “Hamlet,” our magazine story reported. Harrisburg residents and visitors can enjoy these free shows at the band shell in Reservoir Park.

Gardening classes will be available for free to Harrisburg residents, starting tomorrow and running through June 13. Participants will learn about composting, recycling and sustainable living, our online story reported.

Harrisburg received a grant to support the extension of its Boyd Street “Urban Meadow” to the new federal courthouse area, our reporting found. The pathway will be exclusively for pedestrians and bicyclists.

Harrisburg Beach Club is expected to open in July on City Island, our reporting found. Two local entrepreneurs are leasing the City Island Bathhouse along with the beach area behind it. Visitors will be able to eat, drink and relax along the river.

Social media was supposed to bring people together, but instead, it has created division, even here in Harrisburg. Our editor has a few tips for coping with the acrimony that comes with social media use.

Sharkman, Harrisburg’s favorite roller-blading fish, skated through 2020 and brought positivity to residents during a tough year. In our magazine story, we dive deeper with Sharkman to see who he is below the surface.

Sprocket Mural Works kicked off its 2021 Harrisburg Mural Festival with a planter painting project on Allison Hill, our online story reported. In all, 20 Harrisburg-area artists will paint the planters through June 20.

Summertime events are here! Sara Bozich has a list of things to do around Harrisburg this weekend.

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

May 21, 2021 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Conley Gittens

Wanda Williams celebrates her victory in the mayor’s race during Tuesday’s municipal primary.

It was an exciting week in Harrisburg as candidates for mayor, city council and school board faced off at the polls. Catch up on our coverage of the 2021 primary municipal election below, along with other news from this past week.

Art and nature collide in a new native plant garden and sculpture park, nestled between the Tuscarora and Kittatinny ridges of the scenic Appalachians in Perry County. In our magazine story, read about “The Bower,” which opened this month.

Bob’s Art Blog entices readers to visit an art pop-up at the Civic Club of Harrisburg this weekend. Artists Reina Wooden and Charles Feathers are hosting the event that will feature local musicians, poets and artists.

CoExist Glass Gallery hopes to build community through a mosaic mural project coming to Steelton, our online story reported. Global and local artists and community members are encouraged to participate.

Dog-friendly restaurants and trails are the perfect way to spend time with your furry friends this spring. Our magazine story lists the paws-atively best spots in the city.

Our editor reflects on the municipal election and the dynamics that played out in the race. He congratulates the Democratic nominee for mayor, Wanda Williams, along with city council and school board nominees.

Evictions in Harrisburg have been banned for another month, along with water shut-offs. The city has prohibited evictions since December in an attempt to curb homelessness during the pandemic, our online story reported.

A fashion documentary featuring Harrisburg stylists and businesses will premiere this weekend, our online story reported. The film focuses on Black Excellence and what that means to this community.

Harrisburg School District receiver Janet Samuels approved a proposed $159 million budget for the 2021-22 academic school year, our reporting found. The spending plan would rely on federal COVID relief funds to offset a potential deficit.

Nauman Smith, a law firm in Harrisburg, is celebrating its 150^th anniversary, our magazine story reported. The practice is the oldest in the city and prides itself on civic engagement and integrity.

Primary Election Day moved slowly at the polls in Harrisburg as many residents opted for mail-in ballots, our reporting found. Voters around the city made their selections for mayor, city council and school board nominations.

Re-entering into society was hard enough already, but even more so during COVID. In our magazine story, Harrisburg organizations share the challenges of helping formerly incarcerated people come home during the crisis.

Sara Bozich has events that are perfect for enjoying this summer weather, including 3^rd in the Burg. Check out her Weekend Roundup, here.

Wanda Williams, Harrisburg City Council president, won the Democratic nomination for mayor, beating incumbent Mayor Eric Papenfuse by just 56 votes, our online story reported. Harrisburg is overwhelmingly Democratic in party registration, so Williams will go into the general election in a very strong position.

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The Week that Was: News and features from around Harrisburg

May 7, 2021 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Conley Gittens

Micah Parsons receives the key to Harrisburg.

Whether you plan to hunker down at home and out of the rain or grab your umbrella and head out, start your weekend right here, catching up on this past week’s local news.

Bob’s Art Blog will take you on a virtual walk-through of Carlisle’s art and antique scene. He also previews the upcoming Odd Ones Bizarre at the Millworks, by showcasing artists involved.

Dauphin County Library System launched a $3.5 million capital campaign to renovate and expand its McCormick Riverfront Library, our online story reported. The project will entail connecting the current building to a historic home next door, the Haldeman Haly house. Other improvements will be made to better utilize space in the Riverfront library, as well.

The digital divide has been exposed across south-central PA during the pandemic. Our magazine story shares how local libraries have stepped in to fill the internet gap.

Gamut Theatre opens “Little Red Riding Hood,” a family-friendly fairy tale, this weekend. Our theater review has the details on what to expect from this goofy, musical show.

Harrisburg school board candidates outlined their priorities and goals, should they be elected, in our online story. If you’re still deciding who to vote for, this may help.

The Harrisburg School District plans to celebrate its high school seniors through a “Sign & Drive” event. They will also hold an outdoor prom and graduation ceremony in the coming weeks, our online story reported.

Jeff Haste announced his retirement as a Dauphin County commissioner this week, our reporting found. The Court of Common Pleas will appoint another Republican to serve the remainder of his term.

The job of mayor may just be one of the toughest in the country, according to our editor’s column. The responsibilities of Harrisburg’s commander-in-chief are far from glamorous and are often a grind, he writes. Read more, here.

The Market Square bus transfer station received updates from PennDOT to make it safer and more ADA accessible, our reporting found. Changes included additional signage and new pedestrian shelters, among other improvements.

Micah Parsons, a Harrisburg High and Penn State University alumni, received the key to the city for his football accomplishments, our online story reported. Last week, Parsons was an NFL first-round draft pick for the Dallas Cowboys.

Many pandemic-related mitigation orders will be lifted by the state Department of Health on Memorial Day, our online story reported. Businesses will be able to operate at full capacity, although facemasks will still be required.

Sara Bozich has her Weekend Roundup, including everything from live music to yoga to dining. If you’re looking for a way to celebrate mom this Sunday, she’s got you covered.

The state oversight body for Harrisburg issued a generally positive annual report on the financial condition of the city, our online article reported. The report, submitted by the Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority for Harrisburg, acknowledged areas where progress has been made but also stated places for improvement.

Susan Orlean, author of “The Library Book,” will visit Harrisburg’s Whitaker Center this month for a live conversation about her book, our magazine story reported. The event is part of the launch of a capital campaign by the Dauphin County Library System to renovate and expand its building.

Susan’s Treasures, a gift shop in the West Shore Farmer’s Market, is celebrating its 25^th anniversary this month. Owners of the store are thanking loyal customers through gift giveaways and donations to local charities. Read more in our online story.

Young the Giant will rock in Riverfront Park on Aug. 27, as part of the Harrisburg University Presents summer concert series, our reporting found. The band was originally slated to play last year, but, due to the pandemic, had to reschedule.

Zeroday Brewing Co. opened a new flagship taproom in Midtown Harrisburg. Our magazine story highlights what customers can expect, from food to brews.

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The Week that Was: News and features from around Harrisburg

April 23, 2021 | by Maddie Conley Gittens

Harrisburg’s Reservoir Park

The Harrisburg community has some exciting new initiatives, projects and entertainment in store, many announced this past week. If you missed any of our coverage, we have it all listed and linked, below.

Artist Natalie Dohman was featured in Bob’s Art Blog. Dohman shares her experience creating with a unique condition, synesthesia.

DTLR, a lifestyle apparel store, recently returned to their shop in downtown Harrisburg after an expansion and renovation, our online story reported. The store, one of the largest retailers in the city, offers shoes and clothing from brands like Nike, Adidas and Timberland.

Electric vehicles were added to Harrisburg’s fleet, with plans to add many more over the next five years, our reporting found. The city also cut the ribbon on new EV charging stations on City Island on Thursday.

Harrisburg banned water shut-offs for a month, through mid-May, our reporting found. The temporary ban adds to the city’s existing eviction moratorium.

Harrisburg School District officials announced plans for summer school, during a board meeting on Monday night. The district will hold programs for students interested in enrichment or credit recovery, our online story reported.

Harrisburg University’s $100 million building project took a big step forward this past weekend, our reporting found. A crew assembled a sky-high tower crane at the construction site to help erect the 11-story academic building.

Historic City Gardens plans to hold a series of tours this spring and summer in the Midtown neighborhood. Director Faye Deckter said the goal is to promote urban gardening and beautification, our reporting found.

Live music returns to the Harrisburg area after a long hiatus due to the pandemic. Our online story details which local venues are reopening and who’ll be playing.

Open Stage announced the return of live performances to its downtown theater, our reporting found. They will begin with a series of concerts, beginning in late May with a Judy Garland celebration entitled, “Over the Rainbow: the Songs of Judy Garland.”

PA Farm Show traditional foods will be available to the community at a “Spring Food Fest” in May, our online story reported. According to the PA Department of Agriculture, the fest will include favorites from the PA Dairymen’s Association, PA Livestock Association, PA Mushroom Farmers and others.

Parks in Harrisburg may soon face changes to become more organically maintained, our online story reported. The city received a $25,000 check from Stonyfield Organic, GIANT and Non-Toxic Neighborhoods to make parks safer and greener.

Potholes can now be reported to the city through an online mapping system, our online story reported. Public works department officials said they plan to use the data to address road damage.

Rosemary has a light, fresh take on pasta for your spring menu, as set forth in her recent magazine column. Pasta alla Nerano is a simple, yet delicious recipe that’ll take your tastebuds to Italy.

Sara Bozich has your weekly list of fun activities for the weekend. This week’s roundup includes ways to enjoy music, food and nature.

Saturday Nights in the City will return for the second year in a row, our reporting found. Harrisburg will shut down several downtown streets for al fresco dining every Saturday in the summer.

A story in TheBurg produced a ripple effect that benefitted 50 local organizations. After reading a story by writer Karen Hendricks about her quest to run 50 races for 50 causes, Bill Blando was inspired to make his own charitable donations. Read more, here.

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

March 26, 2021 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Conley Gittens

Pamela J. Black’s paintings can be seen at the Millworks, one of many artists featured there.

Spring is in the air, so many look forward to a renewed sense of hope and community. At TheBurg, we feel the same way. Check out this week’s stories, many of which celebrate new beginnings, listed and linked below.

Aaron Johnson announced his retirement as public works director for Harrisburg. Our online story reflects on Johnson’s career with the city, as well as how he has impacted the community.

For arts blogger Bob MacGinnes, spring in Harrisburg means fresh, exciting art. In his column, he gives you the inside scoop on which local exhibits to visit, including those at the Art Association of Harrisburg and The Millworks.

Dauphin County opened a COVID-19 vaccination clinic this week at HACC through a partnership with UPMC, our online story reported. Workers at the drive-thru site vaccinated 1,700 people on Tuesday and Wednesday and plan to administer even more in the coming weeks.

The Gunther family’s lives changed forever when they found out their son, Drew, was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, our magazine story reported. The diagnoses set them out on a road trip destined for an experimental treatment for Drew in California

Harrisburg took one of its final steps toward leaving Act 47 this week by approving the creation of a trust to handle funds for retired city workers and their families’ healthcare benefits. In addition to approving that, City Council supported creating a regionalized public transportation system, our reporting found.

Otto Banks, a candidate for mayor of Harrisburg, fought in court on Tuesday to prove that he actually lives in the city. On Thursday, a Dauphin County judge ruled in his favor, allowing him to remain on the ballot.

Nyree’s Owner Joe Hobbs knew he was taking a gamble opening his restaurant during COVID, but so far, it has paid off. His eatery fills the gap in soul food restaurants on the West Shore, he said, and brings together diverse groups of people. Read more in our magazine article.

The Pennsylvania STEAM Academy got the go-ahead from the state Charter School Appeal Board to open in September in Harrisburg, our online story reported. The news comes after a long battle with the Harrisburg School District, which denied the academy’s initial application.

Rosemary has cooked up a special dish for your Lenten table. The recipe for her take on a pan seared tuna steak with capers is in her March magazine column.

Sara Bozich has plenty of Easter events lined up for your weekend, along with film festivals and brunches galore! Check out her Weekend Roundup, here.

A few sharp-dressed men in the Harrisburg area make an appearance in the March magazine. Social media influencers Mohammed Al Nazal, Layton Lamell and Josh Maugans share their passion for fashion and solicit a few style tips as well.

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