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Monthly Archives: March 2021
The Ring of Spring: Who’s calling? Why, it’s your garden.
It is taking hold of us now. An invisible, primal, internal force. I need to get dirty. I need to… Read More
The Rebuilders: A Q&A with Vern McKissick
This month, TheBurg introduces “The Rebuilders,” an occasional series of interviews with people who have contributed to the reconstruction of… Read More
Meet the Roomie: An unintended consequence of a hot rental market–roommate issues.
It seemed reminiscent of a scene from the 1990s sitcom, “Friends.” A trio of young, professional women sat in front… Read More
This Very Old House: Central PA has its share of antebellum buildings. Owning one, however, can be more challenging than charming.
On a dead-end street, blossoming cherry trees flank a small stone cottage, evoking a scene straight from “Snow White and… Read More
Water and Air: Harrisburg’s historic Waterworks has found new purpose as a yoga studio—and it’s taking flight.
The Old Waterworks on Front Street long has been considered one of Harrisburg’s most iconic buildings. In recent years, it… Read More
Musical Notes: Warming trend–less snow, more sounds.
I am so sick of winter. It’s been way too cold, and Punxsutawney Phil’s forecast gets me down. My hunch… Read More
Intentional and Gorgeous: Oscar-nominated “Timbuktu” touches both the personal and the universal.
The first shots are jarring, the sound of gunfire breaking through the peaceful scenery as a jeep full of armed… Read More
Sense of the City: Playwright Paul Hood gives voice to urban life, his life.
As a child, playwright Paul Hood dreamed of being a film star. That dream may not have been too farfetched.… Read More
A Play of Their Own: All-female cast treads the boards in “Women Playing Hamlet.”
Back in Shakespeare’s time, men and boys played every part, even female roles, as women were not allowed to act… Read More