Insuring Community: Property pride is a key component of a healthy city.
“You live there on purpose?” This used to be the most common reaction after acknowledging that my wife and I… Read More
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Monthly Archives: March 2021
Sweater Weather: The yarns of autumn.
As the leaves begin to yellow, an ever-so slight chill is detected in the night air, and the apples abound… Read More
Market Bounty: When nature hands you her harvest, it’s time to slice, dice, saute.
For most of my life, my weekly routine has included a trip to the farmer’s market. As a little girl,… Read More
5 Myths about Harrisburg: From Midtown to Allison Hill–it’s debunking time.
To talk about the City of Harrisburg is to talk about a variety of issues, people, places and perceptions. Some… Read More
The Softer Side: Expand your palate with the light touch of Beaujolais.
As the harvest approaches, the subject of this year’s wine quality will be argued until it is all consumed. Our… Read More
Peace, Love & Pooches: It’s a doggie (and kitty) love-in at Woofstock.
Last month, America celebrated the 45th anniversary of the iconic music fest known as Woodstock. This month, Harrisburg marks the… Read More
Musical Notes: Harrisburg Heads Home–Cooler weather draws them back.
With school starting again, a homecoming theme seemed fitting. I’ll admit it: September’s artists are only loosely connected. But all… Read More
A Repast with a Past: At Boiling Springs Tavern, a great meal is paired with history, scenery.
Geoff Keith has always been passionate about the restaurant business. He managed several restaurants during his career, including the Gingerbread… Read More
A Doll’s Cause: For the Modified Dolls, it’s animals, activism and ink.
Amber Hlavaty has always tried to prove she’s more than she appears. She wants people to look beyond the 16… Read More
An Italian Holiday: “The Trip to Italy” has food, laughs and, of course, the beauty of Italy.
In 2010, the BBC aired a six-episode series called “The Trip,” an improvised travelogue buddy comedy starring Steve Coogan and… Read More