Harrisburg is heartbroken over the Broad Street Market fire, and the whole region should come together to restore it | Social Views

Not only did the firefighters battle a major blaze in the wee hours of the morning, but they kept at work throughout the day until they found out the cause – aFire chief Brian Enterline crews works an early morning fire that ripped through the brick building of the Broad Street Market in Harrisburg July 10, 2023. Sean Simmers | ssimmers@pennlive.com

Harrisburg’s Fire Department showed true dedication. Harrisburg residents should be both proud and grateful.And as much as we grieve a 145-year-old building that contained a treasure house of Harrisburg memories, we need to acknowledge we’re not grieving the loss of a single life. That is a blessing. A blessing, indeed.

The Broad Street Market’s restoration could even bring another blessing. It could become a powerful catalyst to unite our capital city with its neighboring communities. That doggone river has divided us for too long. If anything can bridge our divides and unite our people, maybe it’s joining hands across the waters to rebuild the Broad Street Market.Joyce M. Davis is PennLive’s Outreach & Opinion Editor. She also served as Director of Communications for the City of Harrisburg from 2014-2019, when she joined PennLive. Follow her on Facebook and on Twitter @byjoycedavis.

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