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
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Harrisburg school district to receive $124M in state funds, following PA budget passage
July 14, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
Harrisburg school district officials said the district will not have to amend its budget after receiving state budget allocations.
While… Read More
Raising the Rainbow: Pride Festival of Central PA to return with parade, celebration next weekend
July 14, 2026 | by Rosena Campana
Community members are invited to celebrate identity and inclusion at this year’s Pride events.
The annual Pride Festival of Central… Read More
Bob’s Art Blog: July’s Art Retrospective Sizzles (with a Dash of R76)
July 14, 2026 | by Bob MacGinnes
Happy Bastille Day! Wait—we are in Harrisburg, not France. July: the month usually associated with fireworks, vacations, summer camps and… Read More
The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg
July 10, 2026 | by TheBurg Staff
It’s been a long week full of city news. If you missed any of our daily coverage this week, it’s… Read More
Harrisburg communications director dismissed after reports she sent email critical of city leadership
July 9, 2026 | by Maddie Gittens
Harrisburg’s communications director has been officially fired from her position as of Thursday.
The city’s business administrator, Antonio Megna, told… Read More
Daily News
Harrisburg school district to receive $124M in state funds, following PA budget passage
July 14, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
Harrisburg school district officials said the district will not have to amend its budget after receiving state budget allocations.
While… Read More
Raising the Rainbow: Pride Festival of Central PA to return with parade, celebration next weekend
July 14, 2026 | by Rosena Campana
Community members are invited to celebrate identity and inclusion at this year’s Pride events.
The annual Pride Festival of Central… Read More
The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg
July 10, 2026 | by TheBurg Staff
It’s been a long week full of city news. If you missed any of our daily coverage this week, it’s… Read More
Burg Blog / Opinion
Bob’s Art Blog: July’s Art Retrospective Sizzles (with a Dash of R76)
July 14, 2026 | by Bob MacGinnes
Happy Bastille Day! Wait—we are in Harrisburg, not France. July: the month usually associated with fireworks, vacations, summer camps and… Read More
Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich
July 9, 2026 | by Sara Bozich
Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!
What you’ll find below… Read More
A Capital City for All Ages: Why Harrisburg Should Become Pennsylvania’s Livable, Age-Friendly Demonstration City
July 8, 2026 | by Jessie Pierce and Kevin Hancock, PhD
Like all capital cities, Harrisburg has always carried more symbolic weight than its size might suggest. Decisions made in Harrisburg… Read More
Culture
Bob’s Art Blog: July’s Art Retrospective Sizzles (with a Dash of R76)
July 14, 2026 | by Bob MacGinnes
Happy Bastille Day! Wait—we are in Harrisburg, not France. July: the month usually associated with fireworks, vacations, summer camps and… Read More
Arts nonprofit to open space for shows, gatherings in downtown Harrisburg ahead of Fringe Festival
July 2, 2026 | by Maddie Gittens
The arts will have a new home base in Harrisburg.
717 Arts Inc. and Harristown announced on Thursday the opening… Read More
Susquehanna Art Museum creates community space with Helen’s Courtyard
July 1, 2026 | by Rosena Campana
A new gathering space is offering room for artsy events in Harrisburg.
The Susquehanna Art Museum unveiled a portion of… Read More
Around The Burg
Harrisburg school district to receive $124M in state funds, following PA budget passage
July 14, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
Harrisburg school district officials said the district will not have to amend its budget after receiving state budget allocations.
While… Read More
Raising the Rainbow: Pride Festival of Central PA to return with parade, celebration next weekend
July 14, 2026 | by Rosena Campana
Community members are invited to celebrate identity and inclusion at this year’s Pride events.
The annual Pride Festival of Central… Read More
Harrisburg communications director dismissed after reports she sent email critical of city leadership
July 9, 2026 | by Maddie Gittens
Harrisburg’s communications director has been officially fired from her position as of Thursday.
The city’s business administrator, Antonio Megna, told… 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
Gov. Shapiro taps new member for ICA board; city officials discuss PILOT program, Broad Street Market rebuild
July 9, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
Following at least a year with the minimum number of members for a quorum, Harrisburg’s Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (ICA) welcomed… Read More
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
Sports & Health
Harrisburg to host international ninja-style competitions
July 8, 2026 | by Rosena Campana
Get ready to conquer the course.
The Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center will host the Obstacle Sports Expo… 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
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
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
A Capital City for All Ages: Why Harrisburg Should Become Pennsylvania’s Livable, Age-Friendly Demonstration City
July 8, 2026 | by Jessie Pierce and Kevin Hancock, PhD
Like all capital cities, Harrisburg has always carried more symbolic weight than its size might suggest. Decisions made in Harrisburg… Read More
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
Happenings
Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich
July 9, 2026 | by Sara Bozich
Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!
What you’ll find below… Read More
Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich
July 2, 2026 | by Sara Bozich
Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!
What you’ll find below… Read More
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
Community Announcements
What to Expect When You’re Expecting a New Roof: Pet Edition
July 2, 2026 | by Admin
If you share your home with a dog, a cat, or anything in between, the thought of a roof replacement… Read More
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
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