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Harrisburg Arts District adds new map destinations ahead of summer

Visit Hershey & Harrisburg unveiled new materials to spotlight the Harrisburg Arts District Thursday, including an updated print map with new destinations and a fresh audio walking tour. The Harrisburg Arts District runs from Midtown Harrisburg to South of Market (SoMa), shining light on the city’s museums, theater and live music venues, and murals and monuments…

Downtown Harrisburg Community Perception Survey Results

Downtown Harrisburg has no shortage of people who care about its future. To channel that energy productively, the Pennsylvania Downtown Center conducted a community perception survey earlier this year, and more than 4,000 residents, workers, and visitors responded. What came back was both encouraging and clear-eyed: strong pride in the city's architecture, riverfront, and cultural assets…

We Asked, You Answered: 4,000 people responded to a survey on the future of downtown Harrisburg. Now, it’s time to move ahead.

About 100 days ago, a coalition of leaders from city, county and state government joined with the business community to begin building a long-term revitalization strategy for downtown Harrisburg. Every serious economic development planning effort like this starts the same way: you stop talking and start listening…

Burg View: Green Shoots Downtown

Last month, the stunning Coronet Park debuted, a fabulous new outdoor event space just off Market Square. The McGrath’s expansion may open as soon as this weekend (pending final PLCB approval, says the owner) right at the corner of N. 2nd and Locust streets, and, in June, Crispy Halal, Madame Rochele’s Apothecary and the new spacious Denim Coffee are all set to open…

Halal restaurant coming to downtown Harrisburg, slated to open next month

Harrisburg soon will welcome a new Halal restaurant downtown. Crispy Halal, located at 209 N. 2nd St., will open as soon as the first week of June, according to Mohammad Ayaz, who owns the business with his father…

$400K pledged to plan revitalization of downtown Harrisburg: How will the money be used?

For years, people have been leaving downtown Harrisburg, and businesses have closed, but now a plan is being made to revitalize the capital city…

Harrisburg YMCA takes over Strawberry Square boutique fitness space

Harrisburg fitness enthusiasts can get their sweat on at a new YMCA location. The Harrisburg YMCA on Thursday announced that it has taken over operations of the former “Fit on Market” fitness studio in Strawberry Square downtown…

CREDC offers first look of downtown Harrisburg revitalization survey results, outlines next steps

The survey received more than 4,000 responses, according to a key leader in revitalization plans for the city’s struggling downtown…

Downtown Harrisburg “pocket park” now open, will host Earth Day plant swap tonight

Coronet Park opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday after being revitalized into a new events space…

Shapiro Administration Invests $425,000 to Support the Growth and Revitalization of Downtown Harrisburg

Earlier this year, Governor Shapiro brought together Harrisburg city leaders, Harrisburg’s legislative delegation in the General Assembly, city and state police, and local business owners for a meeting at the Governor’s office to chart a path for Harrisburg’s future…