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Scooping Up Smiles: Local ice cream business is selected for PETA’s “Nice Cream Trail”
July 1, 2026 | by Rosena Campana
A new ice cream trail, with a local stop, will be the cherry on top of summer for sweet-toothed vegans.… Read More
Harrisburg school board passes 2026-27 budget with tax increase; holds off closing middle school building
July 1, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
The Harrisburg school board moved unanimously to adopt the district’s 2026-27 budget with a real estate tax rate hike Tuesday.… Read More
Cooling centers open in Dauphin County as extreme heat expected this week
June 29, 2026 | by Lawrance Binda
Major heat is forecast for this week, prompting Dauphin County to urge residents to take advantage of area cooling stations.… Read More
Harrisburg soccer club to travel to China for international competition
June 29, 2026 | by Rosena Campana
The next goal for a local soccer club will take the team across the globe.
Journey FC, a recently established… Read More
Daily News
Scooping Up Smiles: Local ice cream business is selected for PETA’s “Nice Cream Trail”
July 1, 2026 | by Rosena Campana
A new ice cream trail, with a local stop, will be the cherry on top of summer for sweet-toothed vegans.… Read More
Harrisburg school board passes 2026-27 budget with tax increase; holds off closing middle school building
July 1, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
The Harrisburg school board moved unanimously to adopt the district’s 2026-27 budget with a real estate tax rate hike Tuesday.… Read More
Cooling centers open in Dauphin County as extreme heat expected this week
June 29, 2026 | by Lawrance Binda
Major heat is forecast for this week, prompting Dauphin County to urge residents to take advantage of area cooling stations.… Read More
Burg Blog / Opinion
Easter Eggs: Can you spot all the good stuff happening in Harrisburg?
June 29, 2026 | by Maddie Gittens
Looking from my desk out TheBurg’s office window, I have a straight vantage point to the front of a commercial… Read More
Neighborly Advice: Want to make a difference in your community? Join a neighborhood group
June 29, 2026 | by Lawrance Binda
In early May, I gave a short presentation to Strong Towns Harrisburg, the local affiliate of the national urbanist group.… Read More
July Publisher’s Note: Good, bad and in between
June 29, 2026 | by Lawrance Binda
Like most news outlets, we follow our social media feeds closely.
We like to know which stories people are commenting… Read More
Culture
Little Theatre, Big Success: Mechanicsburg’s local theatre celebrated its 75th season this year—and it’s ready for more to come
June 29, 2026 | by Rosena Campana
There are no bad seats at the Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg.
Located in a former 1863 one-room schoolhouse, the venue… Read More
A Camp Classic: “Maddie’s Secret” blends comedy with harsh truths
June 29, 2026 | by Gabriel Brown
“Maddie’s Secret” stars writer-director John Early in drag as Maddie Ralph, an up-and-coming chef on the internet who dreams of sharing… Read More
Musical Notes: Hot Days, Hot Tunes
June 29, 2026 | by Skye Cadzow
Whether you stay local or hit the road to catch artists playing throughout the region, Harrisburg is in for a… Read More
Around The Burg
Scooping Up Smiles: Local ice cream business is selected for PETA’s “Nice Cream Trail”
July 1, 2026 | by Rosena Campana
A new ice cream trail, with a local stop, will be the cherry on top of summer for sweet-toothed vegans.… Read More
Harrisburg school board passes 2026-27 budget with tax increase; holds off closing middle school building
July 1, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
The Harrisburg school board moved unanimously to adopt the district’s 2026-27 budget with a real estate tax rate hike Tuesday.… Read More
Cooling centers open in Dauphin County as extreme heat expected this week
June 29, 2026 | by Lawrance Binda
Major heat is forecast for this week, prompting Dauphin County to urge residents to take advantage of area cooling stations.… Read More
Family Time
Peeper, Meet Baby Cakes: Introducing a second cat takes time, technique
June 29, 2026 | by Susan Ryder
“What are we going to do with this cat?” I thought.
The cat in question was a dainty, little tiger-striped… Read More
Adventure Together: Learn all about moths and butterflies this month with hands-on activities and gardening
June 29, 2026 | by Natalie diSanto
While camping a few weekends ago, a tiny white moth crawled across our picnic table.
It was a small action… Read More
New Kind of Play: The Harrisburg area has many one-of-a-kind playgrounds, perfect to get the wiggles out
June 29, 2026 | by Gina Napoli
When I was a younger mom, my boys would play anywhere. It was all about action, speed, who could slide… Read More
Business
Scooping Up Smiles: Local ice cream business is selected for PETA’s “Nice Cream Trail”
July 1, 2026 | by Rosena Campana
A new ice cream trail, with a local stop, will be the cherry on top of summer for sweet-toothed vegans.… Read More
Downtown revitalization public workshops wrap; business owner focus group planned for next month
June 26, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
The PA Downtown Center held its last day of public workshops for Harrisburg’s downtown revitalization plan Thursday, wrapping up a… Read More
Apothecary-themed bar with weekend tea service to open downtown this weekend
June 25, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
Have an itch for something a bit different in downtown Harrisburg?
Then good news: Madame Rochéle’s Apothecary, a new cocktail… Read More
Sports & Health
Harrisburg soccer club to travel to China for international competition
June 29, 2026 | by Rosena Campana
The next goal for a local soccer club will take the team across the globe.
Journey FC, a recently established… Read More
Wheel Keep Spinning: Recycle Bicycle pedals forward, without its founder, on firm footing
June 29, 2026 | by Maddie Gittens
On a warm Monday afternoon, 10-year-old Esteven zipped around the parking lot of Recycle Bicycle on his new green and… Read More
Lifts & Licks: French bulldogs mix pets with reps at local fitness center
June 29, 2026 | by Colin McGuire
Like most college seniors, Noah Parsons didn’t have a lot of money.
Still, he scraped together enough to do something… Read More
Food
Flowery Fare: Zucchini blossoms make for a tasty summertime dish
June 29, 2026 | by Rosemary Ruggieri Baer
One of my favorite downtown Harrisburg summer dining memories is sitting outside Rubicon/Mangia Qui on North Street. We were there… Read More
Farm Show milkshake pop-ups to take place across PA for “Dairy Month”
May 29, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
Get ready for an udderly delicious month.
In celebration of June Dairy Month, the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association announced Friday that… Read More
Halal restaurant coming to downtown Harrisburg, slated to open next month
May 26, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
Harrisburg soon will welcome a new Halal restaurant downtown.
Crispy Halal, located at 209 N. 2nd St., will open as… Read More
Special Sections
Kibble Assist: Groups, individuals make sure Fido gets fed
June 29, 2026 | by M. Diane McCormick
On a visit to Harrisburg Area Food Pantry, Wally Nieves of Steelton selected meat, bananas and a bag of dog… Read More
Lifts & Licks: French bulldogs mix pets with reps at local fitness center
June 29, 2026 | by Colin McGuire
Like most college seniors, Noah Parsons didn’t have a lot of money.
Still, he scraped together enough to do something… Read More
Cat Comfort: Mechanicsburg Community Cats offers support, services for area strays
June 29, 2026 | by Ashley Andyshak Hayes
Marcy Domen is an animal lover. She had cats as a child growing up in central Pennsylvania, and says they… Read More
Community Comment
Community Comment: Two Months of Pride in Central PA
July 1, 2026 | by Dr. Eric Selvey
International LGBTQ+ Pride Month may be over, but Harrisburg is still celebrating!
For 34 years, the Pride Festival of Central… Read More
Community Comment: Neighboring for Change
June 29, 2026 | by Chad Frey
There is a wise saying that “it takes a village.”
If you haven’t heard this one before, the gist is… Read More
Community Comment: Something Is Changing in Harrisburg—and It’s Happening in the Spaces Between
May 11, 2026 | by The Rimes Family
If you’ve spent any time in Harrisburg lately, you may have noticed it.
People are lingering a little longer.
Working… Read More
Happenings
Passing of History: Salutes to the family, the flag mark July 4 weekend in Linglestown
June 29, 2026 | by Phyllis Zimmerman
For Michelle Zandome, the Independence Weekend Family Celebration is all about “Americanism and children and youth.”
Zandome, a Linglestown American… Read More
Happenings: Our July calendar of events
June 29, 2026 | by Missy Smith
Museums & Art Spaces
AACA Museum
161 Museum Dr., Hershey
717-566-7100; aacamuseum.org
“Imperial: Chrysler’s Handcrafted Masterpiece,” through Oct. 18
“American… Read More
Community Corner: Notable July Events
June 29, 2026 | by Missy Smith
Community Corner
Scavenger Hunt
July 1-31: Kids are invited to New Cumberland Public Library, 1 Benjamin Plaza, to search for… Read More
Community Announcements
Grammy Winners, Storied Bands, and Fraggle Rock: Whitaker Center Announces Diverse Fall Performance Lineup
June 29, 2026 | by Admin
From Grammy Award-winning musicians and legendary rock tributes to beloved family entertainment and cult-classic film experiences, Whitaker Center is bringing… Read More
Pennsylvania Leads Charge in Record-Setting Q1 for Online Casinos
June 24, 2026 | by Admin
America’s online casino revenue reached a record high in the first quarter of 2026. Pennsylvania was at the forefront.
First,… Read More
Harrisburg Homeowners Can Now Get Multiple Lawn Care Quotes in Minutes with GreenPal
June 23, 2026 | by Admin
Finding reliable lawn care in Harrisburg, PA can be frustrating. Whether you’re looking for weekly lawn mowing, recurring grass cutting,… Read More
TheBurg is Central Pennsylvania’s community news organization, offering a free monthly print publication and daily online coverage dedicated to the greater Harrisburg region. Through local storytelling, we capture the people who live, work, and travel here; the families who make this place home; and the merchants and institutions that shape the fabric of our community. Learn more about TheBurg | Support TheBurg
Community Comment: Two Months of Pride in Central PA
July 1, 2026 | by Dr. Eric Selvey