Cooling centers open in Dauphin County as extreme heat expected this week
Major heat is forecast for this week, prompting Dauphin County to urge residents to take advantage of area cooling stations.… Read More
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Monthly Archives: March 2021
Harrisburg soccer club to travel to China for international competition
The next goal for a local soccer club will take the team across the globe. Journey FC, a recently established… Read More
Easter Eggs: Can you spot all the good stuff happening in Harrisburg?
Looking from my desk out TheBurg’s office window, I have a straight vantage point to the front of a commercial… Read More
July News Digest: Downtown Survey Results Shared, Tree Inventory Begins, HACC to Sell or Lease Buildings
Downtown Survey Results Shared The results of a recent survey show that community members are ready and excited for a… Read More
Neighborly Advice: Want to make a difference in your community? Join a neighborhood group
In early May, I gave a short presentation to Strong Towns Harrisburg, the local affiliate of the national urbanist group.… Read More
July Publisher’s Note: Good, bad and in between
Like most news outlets, we follow our social media feeds closely. We like to know which stories people are commenting… Read More
Wheel Keep Spinning: Recycle Bicycle pedals forward, without its founder, on firm footing
On a warm Monday afternoon, 10-year-old Esteven zipped around the parking lot of Recycle Bicycle on his new green and… Read More
“Check Out” These Tools! Powered by donations and volunteers, Harrisburg’s tool library provides an affordable path for home projects
Amy Dunshee and her husband pulled up to the Harrisburg Tool Library as soon as it opened at 5:30 p.m.… Read More
Essential Link: M28 Ministry offers stability, housing amidst addiction recovery
Jimmy Schambach Jr., executive director of M28 Ministry, witnesses each day how difficult addiction recovery is for his clients. The… Read More
Kibble Assist: Groups, individuals make sure Fido gets fed
On a visit to Harrisburg Area Food Pantry, Wally Nieves of Steelton selected meat, bananas and a bag of dog… Read More