Broad Street Market Alliance Board meeting on Wednesday

Our February issue of the magazine came out this week, specifically highlighting stories celebrating Black history and culture. We hope you learn something new and are inspired by our stories this month. Grab your copy at one of our distribution locations, but before you do so, catch up on our weekly reporting, below.

Bike share in Harrisburg may be on pause for the winter, but Tri-County Regional Planning Commission, the program operator, has shared its plans for the 2024 season. Starting this spring, Susquecycle will introduce new station locations and upgrades.

The Broad Street Market Alliance board approved a 25% rent raise for vendors in order to raise additional funds for the market, which is currently operating at a deficit, our story reported. The market also weighed a proposal from Midtown Property Management for free services.

The Broad Street Market received two proposals for plumbing work on its temporary market structure, our online story reported. A few weeks before, the city secured a bid for electrical work, as well.

Candidates for the 10^th congressional district reported their fundraising totals, our online story reported. One candidate, Blake Lynch, has also received an endorsement from Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams.

Dauphin County Treasurer Nick DiFrancesco announced that he would pursue the Republican nomination for the 15th senatorial district, our online story reported. He said that he would focus on such issues as schools, safety and the economy.

February events will celebrate the season of love and Black History Month through art, music and food. Check out our Community Corner for special featured events, as well as our long list of Happenings.

Harrisburg University shared that Dr. Steven Jasinski, a professor at the school, had identified and described a new species of large, predatory dinosaur, Tyrannosaurus mcraeensis, our online story reported. Jasinski has been describing and naming dinosaur finds for years.

Harrisburg’s walkability, urban neighborhoods, nature and proximity to larger cities are its greatest strengths. According to our publisher, the city should embrace that destiny to attract residents.

Leon Laing, a local photographer, will display a collection of his work at Harrisburg’s city hall through March, our online story reported. Laing’s photography is focused on celebrities and hip-hop musicians.

Sara Bozich has a list of exciting events for your weekend in Harrisburg. Find them all, here.

Theatre Harrisburg’s show “Next to Normal” is showing now and our reviewer has shared her take on the play, here. The “tense drama” portrays the impact that mental illness has on a family and community, she says.

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