Good morning, Harrisburg.

Allison Hill is now a Blueprint Community as local leaders begin revitalizing the area with affordable housing, business support and resources.

Plans include constructing a new facility with nine housing units and three commercial spaces at 13th and Market Streets + unveiling a mural in July.

Ice crews built an ice slide along Second Street Friday and set up 60 sculptures ahead of today's Ice and Fire Festival, which runs from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Organizers expect the milder weather to draw more visitors.

Margaret E. Moul Home in York County is asking community members for help raising $80,000 to replace essential mobility equipment; the nonprofit will use funds to buy two new customized slings per resident (82 total) to keep them safe and active.

Strong Towns Harrisburg (promoting smart planning) will host a local Q&A on Wednesday, March 11 at 7 p.m. at Pursuit Coworking where moderator Grant Elledge will lead a discussion with Dauphin County Commission Chairman Justin Douglas to empower residents.

A popular courtyard at Broad Street Market will close Tuesday as workers begin utility upgrades for the Brick Building reconstruction (a multimillion dollar project) and it will remain closed through summer.

Vendors say that the Stone Building and temporary tent will stay open.

The historic Hershey Theatre reopened on March 5 after 13 months of renovations that preserved its charm and added nearly 2,000 seats, updated lighting, new heating and electrical systems, and a loading dock (key for production teams), and more than 35 shows are scheduled for this year.

Subhan Khalid ’25, a PhD candidate in Data Science at Harrisburg University, has advanced Bayesian methods in healthcare analytics and presented his work at the BayesiaLab Conference last year; he will present two research papers at the ISPOR conference in Philadelphia from May 17–20.

Investigators and cleanup crews collected water samples and inspected stormwater controls at J&K Salvage Thursday (in York County) to support ongoing litigation that alleges the business dumped contaminated runoff and that a recent fire caused oil to seep into local waterways.

PennDOT officials warn drivers to watch for potholes this spring as freeze-thaw cycles create dangerous road hazards.

Crews fill potholes temporarily with cold mix on state roads while residents can report issues to PennDOT.

During a February inspection, Layla Mini Market in Harrisburg recorded more than a dozen health violations including unclean food surfaces and trapped pests (the market has 24 hours to address the issues).

The Department of Agriculture noted the inspection is a snapshot of that day’s conditions.

The 2026 PA Home and Garden Show in Harrisburg offers fresh design ideas, expert advice, celebrity guest talks, and special discounts this weekend.

Local residents can explore creative home solutions during the event.

Harrisburg native and six-time WNBA All-Star Alyssa Thomas returns to the valley after the Phoenix Mercury finals to support the Milton Hershey girls’ team coached by her mother, Tina.

The team will tip off against South Fayette at 1 p.m. tomorrow.

Permitting Without Pain: Part 1

7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Capital Union Building — $225 members, $525 non-members — Explore permitting best practices and compliance in a comprehensive workshop with DEP experts.

Herbal Alchemy Exploration

6-7 p.m. — Agape Elixir Bar — Free samples included — An evening of magical herbal explorations awaits.

Keystone Nationals Indoor Truck & Tractor Pull

March 19-21 — Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center — Check event page for pricing — Experience the excitement of top trucks and tractors competing in a thrilling indoor setting.

78th Annual Zembo Shrine Circus

2:30-4:30 p.m. — Zembo Shrine Auditorium — Free parking — Experience thrilling G-Rated entertainment perfect for the whole family at the 78th Annual Zembo Shrine Circus.

AI in Sales Symposium II: From Hype to Revenue

9:30 AM - 1:00 PM — Capital Union Building (CUB) — Free entry — Explore how AI transforms sales from hype to real execution and revenue impact.

Nirvana Tribute Experience: Nirvani

8-9:30 p.m. — XL Live — Ticket required — Experience the sounds and vibes of Nirvana with a tribute performance that will take you back to the 90s.

Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country

8-9:30 p.m. — XL Live — Tickets starting at $62 — Experience an unforgettable night of Cosmic Country music with Daniel Donato.

Colebrook Road Album Release Celebration

7-11 p.m. — The Farmhouse at Englewood Hershey — Ticket info unavailable — Celebrate the release of Colebrook Road's latest album with a night of remarkable bluegrass music.