Journey FC, a recently established Harrisburg soccer team
Happy Fourth of July! We’re off tomorrow for observed Independence Day, so we’re publishing our wrap up today. We hope you get a chance to get out and enjoy the city’s revived fireworks and festivities this weekend.
Be sure to “hop” over to your closest distribution location and pick up our new July issue, if you haven’t already. It features a special section dedicated to our pet companions and includes our summer intern Rosena Campana’s pet frog, “Biggie,” on the cover!
As always, if you missed any of TheBurg’s daily coverage this week, it’s all below:
717 Arts Inc. announced on Thursday it will open a community arts center in a Harristown-owned space in downtown Harrisburg’s SoMa neighborhood.
Dauphin County announced six cooling stations for residents in need of air conditioning in response to high temps.
Harrisburg’s city forester reminded residents of proper tree removal and planting processes last week after he was contacted about large trees alongside Tracy Mansion being cut down.
Harrisburg school board adopted a $227.1 million budget with a 1.5% property tax increase Tuesday, bringing its mill rate to 31.871.
Helen’s Courtyard, a new outdoor space at the Susquehanna Art Museum, will offer 3,000 square-feet of space for artsy events.
Honey Bear, an ice cream spot at the Broad Street Market, has been selected as one of 10 vegan ice cream stores on PETA’s Pennsylvania “Nice Cream Trail.”
Linglestown festivities abound for America’s 250th anniversary this July 4th, including a “Salute to the Flag Celebration” and a “Community Family Festival.”
Journey FC, a recently established Harrisburg soccer team, will fly to China for an international soccer tournament this August.
Our editor-in-chief, in his monthly column, said the best way to make a difference where you live is to get involved. He also welcomed our new July magazine issue with a publisher’s note about reactions he’s seen to our social media pages.
Our managing editor’s first-ever column highlights a trail of good happenings around the city.
Our “Musical Notes” columnist has a roundup of shows you won’t want to miss this July.
Sara Bozich compiled the best events of the weekend in her Weekend Roundup, including Red, White & Beats w/ DJ Caraby at the Harrisburg Beach Club. Check out the full list here.
TheBurg compiled unique events happening in July around Harrisburg. Check it out here. In the latest magazine issue, we also made a list of happenings at art organizations, libraries and more throughout the area.
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