August 2011 Greater Harrisburg's Community Newspaper - theBurg
August 2011 Greater Harrisburg's Community Newspaper - theBurg
August 2011 Greater Harrisburg's Community Newspaper - theBurg
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… a Month in Pictures<br />
July 3: The skies over Harrisburg lit up with fireworks<br />
following the annual Independence Day weekend<br />
celebration along the waterfront.<br />
July 9: A line of shoppers searched for a Saturday morning<br />
bargain at Shipoke’s annual flea market.<br />
July 9: Firefighters raised a flag high above 2nd and State<br />
streets to honor former Harrisburg Fire Chief Charles<br />
A. “Chet” Henry, whose funeral was held at St. Patrick’s<br />
Cathedral. Photo: Ronaldo L. Davis.<br />
July 11: The game show, “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,”<br />
stopped in Harrisburg on a contestant search, attracting<br />
hundreds of hopefuls to the Hilton Harrisburg.<br />
July 14: Jason Rissler, left, bid goodbye as Weed and<br />
Seed coordinator for South Allison Hill, as the program’s<br />
federal/state funding was eliminated. Neighbors and<br />
the YWCA of <strong>Greater</strong> Harrisburg intend to continue its<br />
mission with events such as National Night Out, Aug. 2.<br />
July 14: 18-year-old Bryce Harper, arguably the hottest<br />
prospect in professional baseball, made his debut<br />
earlier last month as a Harrisburg Senator.<br />
July 17: A sizeable crowd gathered at Stage on Herr to<br />
participate in a summer clothes swap organized by Erin<br />
Adams, who lives in Midtown and works at Abrams &<br />
Weakley pet store.<br />
July 20: The Millers Mutual Harrisburg Mile sprinted down<br />
Front Street for the 30th year, attracting runners of all ages<br />
and abilities, despite unusually hot, humid weather.<br />
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