Outdoor concert gives Harrisburg a chance to ‘celebrate our kids in a positive light’
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It was one week ago when Milton “Tim” Taylor got the potentially life-changing phone call that his son and another family member had been shot while walking down the street in Harrisburg.
Taylor’s son, 14-year-old Tylin “Lil’ Tim” Allen, suffered a minor injury to his wrist, while their cousin was shot in the leg, he said. But both were OK.
This allowed Allen to perform at Sunday’s Bandshell 717 Showcase at Reservoir Park, which started at 1:00 p.m. and was scheduled until at least 7:30 p.m. More than 10 artists performed throughout the day, while Harrisburg businesses set up booths around the park and kids enjoyed a bouncy house.
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A bandshell showcase, featuring live performances and vendors, was held at Reservoir Park, Harrisburg on May 2, 2021. Franky Morton, 4, gets a police bag from Blake Lynch, Director of Community Relations for Harrisburg Bureau of Police. Lynch, who attended with Police Commissioner Thomas Carter, says the appearance gives us an opportunity to be out in the community in a positive way.
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The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, and the subsequent trial and conviction of former police officer Derek Chauvin, has prompted police departments across the country to examine their policies and practices. Central Pennsylvania is no exception.