Wines of the Hills: Look to France’s “cotes” regions for wines of high quality, good price.
At this time of year, with the holidays approaching, we find ourselves in our favorite Wine and Spirits store perusing… Read More
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Monthly Archives: March 2021
A Mother’s Legacy: 4 decades ago, Rose Lehrman Arts Center was built as a tribute to a woman who wanted to share her love of the arts.
Before Rose Lehrman’s death in 1968 at the age of 60, she made sure to instill in her children a… Read More
Knock, Knock, It’s Italy: A surprise visit, a great book and a uniquely Harrisburg story.
There are still surprises out there. One evening, I was scurrying around the kitchen preparing dinner when the doorbell rang.… Read More
A Picture of Government: If it’s Tuesday, this must be Harrisburg.
On the second floor of the Old Palace in Florence, Italy, there’s a snug, sumptuous corner room where dazzling crystal… Read More
Trail Fix: For 60 years, a group of volunteers has taken a stretch of the Appalachian Trail into its care.
A 20-minute drive north of Harrisburg up PA-225, and you’re there—the tree-shrouded Appalachian Trail, pothole-free and quiet except for the… Read More
One Good Shop: Variety, quality, fun in the heart of Camp Hill.
Stainless steel racks of delectable edibles, glass jars brimming with loose tea and whole-bean coffee, eclectic books and soft goods… Read More
Student Scribes: “3 Poems”
Porcelain I am small enough to ice skate over tiny frozen waterfalls, pirouetting along cliff sides from the backseat of… Read More
Vintage Look, Modern Style: In her jewelry, Zoe Schulder merges classic design with current trends.
As Zoe breezed into the Cornerstone Coffeehouse, her boho chic look and warm smile were as dazzling as the antique… Read More
Big Ideas: At Ideas and Objects, items come with a philosophy–care about where you shop and what you buy.
Just across the way from the candy counter in downtown Harrisburg’s Strawberry Square sits Ideas and Objects, a store that’s… Read More
Rail Revival: Regional rail would greatly improve the quality of life in the Harrisburg area.
Imagine riding your bicycle to a regional rail stop. After a short wait, a sleek, self-propelled, articulated railcar arrives. Its… Read More