Arts nonprofit to open space for shows, gatherings in downtown Harrisburg ahead of Fringe Festival
The arts will have a new home base in Harrisburg. 717 Arts Inc. and Harristown announced on Thursday the opening… Read More
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Susquehanna Art Museum creates community space with Helen’s Courtyard
A new gathering space will provide room for artsy events. The Susquehanna Art Museum unveiled a portion of Helen’s Courtyard… Read More
Scooping Up Smiles: Local ice cream business is selected for PETA’s “Nice Cream Trail”
A new ice cream trail, with a local stop, will be the cherry on top of summer for sweet-toothed vegans.… Read More
Harrisburg school board passes 2026-27 budget with tax increase; holds off closing middle school building
The Harrisburg school board moved unanimously to adopt the district’s 2026-27 budget with a real estate tax rate hike Tuesday.… Read More
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
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
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