Starting Young: Harrisburg no longer offers pre-K. Several groups are trying to fill the gap.
In Harrisburg, there’s a magic number—1,719. That’s the number of 3- and 4-year-olds living in the city, according to the… Read More
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Monthly Archives: March 2021
Taking Flight: Alan Tumblin has built a unique business for Pennsylvania—a private wine shop.
Alan Tumblin, the friendly proprietor of Castlerigg Wine Shop, greeted me from behind his tasting bar as I walked inside… Read More
The Write Stuff: “A Novel Idea” puts aspiring authors through the paces.
Twenty-five years ago, Roger Smith, executive director of the Perry County Council of the Arts (PCCA), wrote a novel that… Read More
Don’t Hate on Harrisburg: All cities have problems, and this one is coming back.
It never ceases to shock me how unabashedly people bash the city of Harrisburg. Yes, shock. I’m shocked at what… Read More
Student Scribes: Tie My Arm Behind My Back
The only interruption to the sweet sound of silence that Craig loved so much was the steady clicking of his… Read More
Exit: Stage Left: Theatre Harrisburg’s long-time executive director retires.
Sam Kuba has probably clocked more stage time than anyone at Theatre Harrisburg in recent years. As the lights dim… Read More
Student Scribes: Success Is the Best Revenge
“I was always the nerdy kid. Braces, acne, glasses, the whole nine yards.” A forlorn expression stretched across Barry’s face.… Read More
August News Digest
Reed Arrested, Arraigned Seven-term Harrisburg Mayor Stephen Reed was arrested and arraigned last month on 17 criminal charges ranging from… Read More
Student Scribes: “Tar-an-gi-o-li-o.”
Wisps of cherry liqueur and sweet cream veil the kitchen, the curtains fluttering in the breeze. Mama sets the pan… Read More
Student Scribes: Curfew
My phone vibrated as the final five seconds of the state playoff game counted down. “If you don’t make it… Read More