Bethesda Mission will begin annual food drive for those in need during the holidays
Every year, a local Harrisburg nonprofit collects thousands of pounds of food for people in need, and this year is… Read More
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Monthly Archives: March 2021
Large Midtown apartment building gets OK from Harrisburg zoning board
A large apartment building proposed for Midtown Harrisburg received a key approval on Monday night, as the project passed muster… Read More
Federal, local law enforcement targets illegal gun purchases in Harrisburg area through “Operation Scarecrow”
Getting illegal guns off the streets is the focus of a new initiative by federal and local law enforcement agencies.… Read More
Harrisburg School District expects to offer additional mental health support for students
Harrisburg students struggling with mental health issues may soon see increased support opportunities. At a business meeting on Monday night,… Read More
LGBT Center of Central PA to move out of Midtown building, looking for new home
A prominent Harrisburg organization that supports the LGBTQ community will leave its current location in search of a new home.… Read More
Edgy Event: Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Capital Region is taking “Over the Edge” to new heights.
Everyone faces challenges in life. In a nutshell, that’s what Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region’s (BBBSCR) “Over… Read More
Local business owner to hold networking event for minority women entrepreneurs
While many businesses have faced closure during the pandemic, for some entrepreneurs it was the perfect time to start a… Read More
The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg
Tonight is 3rd in the Burg, which means it’s the perfect time to get out and enjoy some of the… Read More
Harrisburg mayor proposes using federal funds on new pools; council members ask to be included in planning
As Harrisburg finds itself swimming in federal COVID relief money, the mayor has some plans for how to use it.… Read More
Two new tasting rooms to open in downtown Harrisburg, part of “tasting row” in SoMa
Last April, downtown Harrisburg lost Sip@SoMa, a rotating, limited-engagement brewery concept on S. 3rd Street. This was actually good news,… Read More