Happy weekend, Harrisburg! In today’s happening-today edition: Downtown grant ideas, a sports memorabilia auction, and Sankofa’s 10-year celebration + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New tenants take root: Campbell Commercial Partners completed five office leases in Dauphin and Cumberland counties, adding new spaces for tenants including Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Harrisburg Area and TopTec Sales LLC -- see the new lease lineup.
Fresh ideas for downtown: Downtown leaders announced MyHBG Create Your Community Grant Program on June 18, inviting residents to propose tactical urbanism projects like murals, sidewalk art, plazas, and bike lanes to reenergize Harrisburg -- explore downtown grant ideas.
Local crackdown gains momentum: Pennsylvania House members unanimously passed a bill letting local governments toughen penalties for illegal ATV street riding. Harrisburg’s Lamont Jones supports the plan, which still awaits state Senate approval -- see the ATV crackdown bill.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Old-school steak fix: If your week needs a reliable, no-frills feast, Glass Lounge Restaurant nails the Harrisburg classic combo of hand-cut steaks, seafood, and hearty sandwiches. It’s the kind of place where you skip the fuss, order what you’re craving, and leave plotting your next excuse to return.
Camp close to home: Harrisburg East Campground and Storage makes a low-effort weekend feel like an actual break. Full hookups, easy pull-throughs, a pool for cooling off, and on-site RV storage mean you can sneak in a mini reset without leaving town, then stash the rig until next time.
Weekend upgrade: Quietly perched above the Susquehanna, The Country Club of Harrisburg mixes a classic 18-hole playground, lively racquet vibes, and a summer-worthy pool with easygoing, member-focused dining. If you’ve been meaning to give your routine a little polish, make this the week you check it out.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🏈 UCP Sports Memorabilia Auction @ City Island Carousel Pavilion | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – If your walls need less family portrait, more signed glory, this sports memorabilia auction is your moment. Hundreds of live and silent lots, buy it now temptations, a raffle for the optimists, admission free, rain or shine.
👟 Hoka Speedgoat 7 Demo Run @ Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Test-drive the new Hoka Speedgoat 7 on a laid-back 5ish-mile trail loop, starting from the main parking lot. Run it, hike it, or gracefully mix both, because knees. All paces welcome, and yes, "ish" is the official local measurement for distance, effort, and post-run storytelling.
🛕 Ratha Yatra @ ISKCON of Harrisburg | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – If you have been waiting for a sign to trade routine for color, Ratha Yatra at ISKCON Harrisburg is it. A joyful chariot procession with music, dancing, and prasadam, it is basically a happiness parade, temple vibes, and neighbors you actually want to run into.
🤝 Pillars of Empowerment Center 2nd Annual Community Day @ Pillars of Empowerment Center | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Ready for a block party with actual substance? Pillars of Empowerment’s Community Day returns with good food, a DJ, helpful resources, and the kind of neighborly fun that reminds you why you stayed here, fewer lawn chairs to dodge, more conversations you actually enjoy.
🎉 Looking Back, Reaching Forward: Celebrating 10 Years of Sankofa @ Open Stage | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a proper Juneteenth weekend toast, Sankofa celebrates 10 years of African American storytelling at Open Stage, hosted by Sharia Benn. Expect powerful stories, familiar faces, and a reception that beats yardwork. Tickets are $60, program and reception included.
⚾ Erie SeaWolves @ FNB Field | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 PM – Boardwalk Bash is back with a pregame tailgate, live music, and enough City Island breeze to remind you why we live here. Warm up with tunes, then watch the Senators scrap with the SeaWolves, with peanuts, cold drinks, and playful trash talk included.
🥃 Spirits of '76: A Revolutionary Whiskey Tasting @ Historic John Harris - Simon Cameron Mansion | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 PM – An evening at the John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion means history you sip, not memorize. Sample revolutionary-era spirits with John Harris, Jr., enjoy light hors d'oeuvres, and feel smugly patriotic, all for $60 to sip or $45 to keep your wits. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Harrisburg report Weather forecastToday — High: 81°F — Low: 60°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. West wind 2 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 85°F — Low: 64°F — Precip: 0%
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