Ripple Effect: Through our actions, we can spur growth and progress.
What if we were all constantly aware of the fact that a single action has an effect over several different… Read More
Greater Harrisburg's Community Magazine
Monthly Archives: March 2021
A Trip Back in Time: At “Dinosaur Discovery,” you can relive both the Earth’s history and your own.
Imagine locking beady eyes with potential prey, smelling the breath of larger predators, guarding a nest full of eggs, ducking… Read More
Garden of Earthy Delights: In June, Bartram’s Garden springs to life.
On a beautiful sunny day, I went searching for William Bartram. Like most of my stories, this one began with… Read More
Artsy Rider: A new exhibit examines the art of the motorcycle.
Rodney Firestone has loved motorcycles ever since he was a child. But it’s only recently that he’s expanded his vision… Read More
June News Digest
Papenfuse Re-nominated Incumbent Eric Papenfuse secured the Democratic nomination for Harrisburg mayor last month by a wide margin, putting him… Read More
Prepared for Departure: Upon retirement, Michael Hanes reflects on his years leading Whitaker Center.
When Michael Hanes assumed the position of president and CEO of Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, he intended… Read More
Student Scribes: The View of Your Back
Inspired by Jo Ann Beard’s essay “Maybe it Happened” And I never thought that I would be sitting here looking… Read More
The Weight of the Crown: Love and the illness of ambition play out in “Free Shakespeare in the Park.”
Fair is foul, and foul is fair. Such encapsulates the revered Shakespearean tragedy, “Macbeth,” and accurately represents the struggle that… Read More
Art Direction: Looking back, moving forward, as PCCA names new leadership.
Nine years ago, Roger Smith took the helm of a local arts group. At the time, he wanted to take… Read More
“Green Necklace:” Tour de Belt bike ride throws spotlight on city’s greenway.
When cyclists ride through Reservoir Park and glide past the riverfront, they get to see a piece of Harrisburg history:… Read More