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 150th 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 3rd 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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