Mayor as Manager: Who wants the hardest job in Harrisburg?
What’s the toughest job in America? From time to time, business publications come out with lists, often dominated by positions… Read More
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Monthly Archives: March 2021
Where Wurst Is Best: Josie’s German Café & Market turned a skeptic into a believer
Josie’s German Café & Market is a place that I’ve passed many times. It’s easy to overlook. The humble yellow… Read More
Suds & Salsa: Zeroday Brewing Co. has a new flagship taproom, with Mexican fare on the menu
Those who are familiar with the Appalachian Trail may know that hikers have a lingo all their own. I once… Read More
Dog Days of Spring: Time to enjoy the city—with your furry companion
There’s no better way to socialize than with man’s best friend. So, when making weekend plans, naturally you look for… Read More
Mom in Mind: Rosemary suggests a springtime pasta dish, perfect for Mother’s Day
In May 2012, on a lovely, warm afternoon in Assisi, Italy, the friends with whom we were traveling took us… Read More
Back in the Swing of Things: The pandemic battered Minor League baseball, but the Harrisburg Senators are stepping up to the plate
Pam MacNett started walking from her house in downtown Harrisburg to games on City Island when she was just 8… Read More
Divide and Conquer: Dauphin County and state officials are ready to build bridges across the digital divide
It’s a beautiful concept: Public libraries are designed to provide all residents with equal opportunities to information. “Libraries are supposed… Read More
Art, Nature, in Harmony: Native garden and sculpture park debuts in Perry County
By definition, a “bower” is “a pleasant, shady place; a retreat or sanctuary.” It’s the perfect word to describe a… Read More
May Editor’s Note
This month marks a special anniversary for TheBurg. A year ago, we launched our membership program, Friends of TheBurg, not… Read More
May News Digest
Affordable Housing Plan Approved Harrisburg City Council approved several new affordable housing measures last month, in addition to a major… Read More