Harrisburg Fire Chief Brian Enterline spoke to reporters following an arson attack at the Governor’s Mansion.

Happy Easter! We hope you have a nice holiday and maybe even take some time to “hop” around the city this weekend while the weather is good. Before you begin stuffing baskets and eggs, catch up on the news from the week, below.

Bob’s Art Blog previewed Friday’s 3^rd in the Burg events, including art, music and markets.

The Broad Street Market’s former executive director, Tanis Monroy, pled guilty to stealing from the market, our online story reported. Monroy was sentenced to one year of probation, 10 hours of community service, and he has already paid over $21,000 in restitution to the market.

Fort Indiantown Gap played a significant role in resettling Vietnamese refugees 50 years ago. Find out more about the history, in our magazine story. 

The Governor’s Residence was the target of an arson fire that significantly damaged the historic mansion, but left no one injured, our online story reported. Police arrested Cody Balmer, 38, in connection with the arson.

Harrisburg Fire Chief Brian Enterline addressed the fire at the Governor’s Mansion at a press conference, our online story reported. He described it as a “surreal scene,” but said that it was close to being an even worse fire.

Home sales and prices in the Harrisburg area mostly remained the same in March compared to the previous year, our online story reported.

The LGBT Center of Central PA announced its spring slate of events, our online story reported. The center hopes that the festivities will bring the community together.

Local conservancies and nurseries hold native plant sales each year, our says our magazine feature. Our writer rounded up several of the sales that aim to promote the return of native habitats.

Midtown Cinema is showing “A Nice Indian Boy,” a modern rom-com. The film centers on a gay and intercultural relationship and touches on familial relationships. Find out more, here.

Penbrook man, Cody Balmer, was charged by the Dauphin County District Attorney’s office for the attack and arson at the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence, our online story reported. According to court documents, Balmer harbored animosity toward Gov. Josh Shapiro.

Restoration of the fire-damaged Broad Street Market has been slow to begin and still has a lengthy construction process ahead. Our writer reviews what has happened since the 2023 fire and how the community has stepped up to help and make their voices heard.

Sara Bozich has found plenty of fun events, including Easter-related festivities and listed them, here.

Tec Centro Capital Region ceremonially cut the ribbon on its job training office in Midtown Harrisburg, which opened several months ago, our online story reported. The organization offers employment services, adult basic education, English as a Second Language (ESL), and more.

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