Bailey’s and Independence islands, just north of the Harvey Taylor Bridge, were sold to the commonwealth. Photo by Michael Yatsko.
The weekend is off to a frigid start here in Harrisburg. However, it’s the perfect weather to grab a copy of our February edition of the magazine and curl up with a blanket. In this issue, you’ll find lots of stories celebrating Black History Month and Valentine’s Day.
An apartment building may be coming to Front Street in Harrisburg, our reporting found. On Wednesday night, the city’s Planning Commission heard the proposal by a New Jersey-based developer that wants to build “Dauphin House Apartments.”
Community Corner spotlights what’s happening this month in the Harrisburg area, from art exhibits to concerts. Find even more events in our Happenings column.
Downtown Daily Bread named a new executive director, Carlisle-resident Corrie Lingenfelter, our reporting found. In her new role, Lingenfelter hopes to carry on the nonprofit’s mission of helping those in need.
February has lots of great concerts in store, says our live music columnist. Find her chart-topping recommendations, here.
The February issue of the magazine is stuffed with stories of people making strides in business, politics and service. We love featuring local success stories, and our publisher shares why it’s so important, here.
Harrisburg will continue its search for an in-house city engineer after over a year with the position vacant, our online story reported. The city had previously announced that it hired Michael Yeosock, but this week said that he recently declined the job.
H&R Block opened this week at the corner of Market and N. 3rd streets in Harrisburg, our online story reported. Just in time for tax season, the business will offer tax preparation, among other services.
Two islands in the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg recently sold after being put on the market for the first time in decades, our online story reported. The commonwealth purchased both Independence and Bailey’s islands with plans to conserve and keep the land public.
Sara Bozich has lots of indoor events lined up for your chilly weekend in Harrisburg. Find out what’s happening, here.
Unleashed Grooming Company announced that they will open a storefront near N. 3rd and Market streets in downtown Harrisburg, our online story reported. Owner Alexandra Lauch will offer dog and cat grooming services.
“Voices of the Eighth” opens this weekend at Gamut Theatre in Harrisburg, our magazine story reported. The show, by Sankofa African American Theatre Company, tells the story of what happened to Harrisburg’s Old Eighth Ward, a predominately Black and immigrant neighborhood that was demolished to make room for the state Capitol Complex. For a preview of the show and to hear what our reviewer says about it, click here.
Zoombalicious offers Harrisburg women a way to stay healthy, build relationships and have fun, our magazine story reported. For years, the program’s instructors have remained dedicated to assisting participants.
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