Art of the State: A Summertime Ritual
A summertime ritual in Harrisburg, Art of the State has returned to the State Museum, showcasing some of the finest… Read More
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Monthly Archives: March 2021
“What Team?”: An essay from a student writer at Capital Area School for the Arts (CASA).
The band waited in the tunnel, the atmosphere bristling with excitement and jangled nerves. Someone tapped twice on the brim… Read More
“With Child:” An essay from a student writer at Capital Area School for the Arts (CASA).
In my school, I knew at least one student pregnant with her first child. Society would lump her into the… Read More
Coffee, Tea & History: For four decades, Kauffman’s has blended fine beverages, friendships.
A simple wooden sign hangs outside the unassuming door. Upon walking inside, I hear the chime of a hospitable bell… Read More
“I, the Runt:” Short fiction from a student writer at Capital Area School for the Arts (CASA).
They say the runt of the litter is the first one to die. They say it’s the weakest, that it… Read More
Healthy Appetite: Crave & Co. brings good food, good-for-you to Harrisburg’s cafe culture.
Kristin Messner-Baker is a woman of action. After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in creative writing,… Read More
Swimming Lesson: A brief history of Harrisburg’s public pools.
“My hungry body’s burning for a swim,” the Jamaican-born Harlem Renaissance poet Claude McKay wrote in his poem “Thirst,”… Read More
A Meal, a Memory: Caruso’s may be gone, but the melody lingers.
Harrisburg’s restaurant scene has changed so much in recent years. The places we considered “landmarks” in the city are gone:… Read More
Gael Force Fun: McLain Celtic Festival celebrates 2 decades of heritage, music, fun.
Fáilte! In Irish Gaelic, that means “welcome,” and you’re sure to feel welcomed this month at the McLain Celtic Festival.… Read More
Residential Resurrection: You know that cruddy, old office building where you got your first job? It might just be the latest thing in stylish downtown living.
In June, Jennifer Lazarski moved into a one-bedroom apartment in downtown Harrisburg. Normally, this would hardly be a remarkable event,… Read More