Hey, Bike Dude! Recycle Bicycle’s Ross Willard is Harrisburg’s go-to bike guy.
Ross Willard has some serious energy. When I recently visited his Bike Warehouse on a rainy Saturday, I was ready… Read More
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Monthly Archives: March 2021
After the Fall: A church collapse, a bishop’s arrest and the mayor’s crackdown on blight.
On the night of Feb. 21, just after 6 p.m., the Harrisburg fire department responded to a call about the… Read More
Sweet Taste of Success: Macris Chocolates takes its edible treats to the West Shore.
In Malcolm Gladwell’s bestseller, “Outliers: The Story of Success,” the author posits a theory that excellence is attained by spending… Read More
Musical Mobility: In May, the tunes are worth a drive.
Get out of town. No, really. I’ve got two excellent acts to check out that are within the bounds of… Read More
Oy Carumba! Two decades old, the Jewish Film Festival reflects on growing pains, Middle East conflict and, yes, the Simpsons.
Mike Reiss has been speaking publicly for years—about “The Simpsons.” That’s to be expected. He was the writer-producer and 20-year… Read More
A Soap Story: Looking good, smelling great in Shipoke
Writing for TheBurg, I’ve had some interesting experiences. I’ve gotten friendly with a few hungry goats; enjoyed some great beer;… Read More
What’s in “God’s Pocket?”: First-time director takes a bleak view of life in South Philly.
The world is made up of firsts, and the film reviewed here is no exception. John Slattery, who has directed… Read More
Getting Unstuck: Perry County Literacy Council helps set people on new paths.
Ashley is a single mother on public assistance with two small children, but highly motivated to get off of assistance… Read More
Mother’s Day, Italian Style: Brunch gets a Mediterranean makeover.
May arrives this year as a welcome relief from a harsh, cold winter. And as I write this in early… Read More
Ancient Vines, Modern Wines: These grapes offer a taste treat and a history lesson.
In the world of wine, it is not uncommon for the traditions of the past and the ideas of the… Read More