Community Corner: Notable Events in July
Free HSO Concerts July 3-7: Join the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra in a musical celebration of the American veteran during… Read More
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Monthly Archives: March 2021
Spice Up the Grill: An American summer staple, an Italian twist.
Perhaps a barbeque grill is not the first thing you think of when preparing an Italian meal. But grilling is,… Read More
The Surf Is Up: Island Breezes has survived floods, bad planning and broken government—and now is having one of its best years ever.
Island Breezes, like City Island itself, has ridden a wave of great change over the past 30 years. The shop… Read More
A Ritch Life: Poet Jeremy Ritch has a voice—and he’s not afraid to use it.
Being with artist, musician, poet/writer, blogger and former pastor Jeremy Ritch is easy. Ask a question, sit back and listen;… Read More
Person of Interest: Director Paul Haggis is out with a layered story about love. Or something.
Years after “Crash” won Best Picture at the Academy Awards, writer/director Paul Haggis returns to his multiple-storyline structure with “Third… Read More
Pet Smart: Q&A with Brett Miller, Chair of Harrisburg’s Animal Advisory Board.
There’s been some dog drama in Harrisburg over the last several years, but the city is taking steps to help… Read More
June News Digest
School Tax Unchanged The Harrisburg school board last month kept the school portion of the local property tax unchanged,… Read More
Teen Summer Jobs Program Gets Council Go-Ahead
City Council voted Tuesday night to approve a $35,000, six- to eight-week summer jobs program for Harrisburg teenagers, to be… Read More
Community Comment: Draft Zoning Code Sparks Concern
Editor’s Note: Harrisburg will hold public sessions on its proposed new zoning code on Wednesday and Thursday. The letter… Read More
Mayor’s Tax Abatement Presentation for “Informational Purposes,” Say Administration and School Board
A presentation by the mayor’s office on tax abatement this month was not, in fact, a proposal, but rather was… Read More