This fire truck is being raffled off by the Pennsylvania National Fire Museum.
It’s summertime in the Burg, and there are plenty of ways to enjoy it. If you haven’t dined on 2nd Street yet for Saturday Nights in the City, this may be the perfect weekend. Before you head out, catch up on this past week’s news, listed and linked, below.
Capital Rebirth is holding its 2nd annual “Stop the Violence & Drug Abuse” festival on Saturday. They hope the event will entertain the community while also getting across an important message, our online story reported.
Dennis Green, better known as Coach Green, was Harrisburg through and through. In our magazine story, you can read about the former NFL head coach.
Harrisburg’s new website debuted this week with updated features that, officials hope, will make accessing city services easier. According to the city, it was community input that shaped the website’s design. Read more, here.
The Harrisburg School District announced a full return to in-person learning this fall, our online story reported. The district’s receiver also approved the 2021-22 budget, which includes federal funding.
The Harrisburg Zoning Board considered three apartment building projects on Monday night, our reporting found. Philadelphia-based Radon Construction wants to renovate and construct one-bedroom units in the former Church of God/Central Publishing House at 100 N. 13th St.
Mangia Qui owners opened a new stand in the Broad Street Market, adding to their three other businesses in Harrisburg. Our magazine story has more on their decision to try their hand at more casual dining with Streatery.
Former Mayor Steve Reed’s collectibles may be auctioned off soon, if approved by Harrisburg City Council, our online story reported. There have already been a few auctions over the years for the old-timey artifacts that Reed bought, mainly with public money.
Fresh Pressed HBG will soon open a juice bar on N. 2nd Street in downtown Harrisburg, our online story reported. The owners want to provide a nutritious option with a focus on natural health.
The Pennsylvania National Fire Museum is raffling off a vintage fire truck for $100 per ticket, our reporting found. Museum officials hope to raise money to support the purchase of new air conditioning units for the building.
Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center opened in historic Gettysburg in 2013, our magazine story reported. At the museum, guests can learn about the Civil War through exhibits, tours and even an escape room.
Summer is in full swing, and Sara Bozich has a great lineup of events for your weekend. Browse her list, here.
Trader Joe’s announced their plan to open in the Harrisburg area, our online story reported. The store will open in the Lower Allen Commons where the former Camp Hill Bon-Ton was located.
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