Have you dug into our August issue of the magazine yet? If not, we have several stories linked below, as well as all of our reporting from this week.
August is best spent beating the heat with family by your side, says our columnist. She takes readers to the Poconos for hiking, swimming and crafting.
Bob’s Art Blog was on the road, traveling to North Carolina, Virgina and back to Harrisburg for a special ribbon cutting. He also previewed several upcoming art happenings, here.
College preparations should begin early, and our writer shares tips for saving from local financial planners.
Dan Miller, a Democrat, announced that he would accept the Republican nomination for mayor of Harrisburg, our online story reported. At his press conference, he made his case for how he would run the government better than the current mayor, who will be his opponent in November.
Home sales and prices both increased in July, our story reported. For the three-county region, 634 houses sold compared to 608 in July 2024, as the median price rose to $310,000 from $286,000.
Ice cream is art, says our columnist, and The Jigger Shop in Mount Gretna has some of the best. Find out more about the history of the café and about upcoming art events, here
International students and officials from local universities share their reactions to recent federal policy changes and rhetoric. Read our magazine story to find out more.
New Cumberland Music + Film Festival will return for its third year with indie movies and music, our online story reported. Organizers hope that the event showcases art and brings people together.
Public transportation in Harrisburg has a flawed past, but officials have positive changes in the works. Our writer takes a look at the system, in our magazine story.
Sara Bozich has a roundup of all of this weekend’s events in the Harrisburg area, here.
Wake & Bake Café recently opened in downtown Harrisburg, serving homemade treats and beverages, our magazine story reported.
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