Bob’s Art Blog: The new “Roaring ’20s”
Sometimes, spur-of-the-moment get-togethers with like-minded people create magic. Collective conversations converge, creating sparks that carry over into the next day—or… Read More
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Monthly Archives: December 2019
Issues of youth incarceration, criminal justice featured during first-ever Sankofa Film Festival
The audience was silent as “The Wire’s” Michael Kenneth Williams appeared on screen across from four incarcerated young people. In… Read More
Burg Blog: What were our most read stories of 2019? We have the top 10 ranked.
Each December, someone asks me, “So, what were your most popular stories of the year?” I usually don’t know—not exactly… Read More
Bethesda Mission promotes caring, community through #iheartHBG campaign
Is the road to Harrisburg’s heart through its coffee? For many in central PA, that just might be. So, for… Read More
New food options, competitions await at 2020 PA Farm Show
Have you noticed the adorable ducklings on the January issue of TheBurg? That can only mean one thing: Farm Show!… Read More
Land of Opportunity? Nearly two years ago, much of Harrisburg was dubbed an “opportunity zone.” Has anything developed?
Opportunity Zones. Heralded by some as the “second coming” for economic development. Derided by others as a cozy tax shelter… Read More
Son Run: Mechanicsburg dad runs 200-plus miles to increase pace of pediatric cancer research.
It’s not every day that your teenager texts you uplifting messages like, “I’m extremely proud of you,” and “You’re a… Read More
Musical Notes: January Jumble
Let’s give ourselves a hand for making changes as we head into the new year. I’m very into resolutions, at… Read More
All Aboard the Red Boat: Harrisburg’s newest restaurant features Asian fusion, family crew.
The roof leaked all the way to the basement when Nam Doan purchased the property on Reily Street in Harrisburg.… Read More
Happy Newsy Year: Join me in the time machine way back to–2019.
With the flip of the calendar, most people turn their focus to the year ahead, making resolutions and plans for… Read More