Denied a spot on the ballot, Autumn Fair pursues write-in bid for Harrisburg magisterial district judge seat
Sitting for an interview, Autumn Fair recounted the ways that she’s served her community, a list that now includes her… Read More
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Harrisburg’s Shamaine Daniels announces bid for Congress, hopes for rematch against incumbent Scott Perry
Getting an early start on campaigning, one local official has thrown her hat into the ring to represent the greater… Read More
Rail Fail Ready: After Ohio disaster, area first responders stress derailment preparedness
Harrisburg is a railroad town. Railroad towns have wrecks. Railcars have tumbled from the Rockville Bridge into the Susquehanna River.… Read More
One Soul at a Time: For Midland Cemetery, National Register designation marks another milestone in long preservation effort
Barbara Barksdale recounted the time that she reassured a volunteer that they would find graves in the tangled vines, brush… Read More
Speaking My Language: Melissa Mesones-Ortiz helps Harrisburg connect with Spanish-speaking residents, supports Latino community
For one of her first work assignments, Melissa Mesones-Ortiz was asked to interpret a Harrisburg city meeting from English to… Read More
Comfort Clothes: Playgowns help children in the hospital focus on being a kid
Sometimes, inspiration arises from life’s toughest experiences. For instance, Harrisburg native Pete Hayden founded Playgowns to help a boy he… Read More
Hablando mi Idioma: Melissa Mesones-Ortiz ayuda a Harrisburg a conectarse con residentes de habla hispana, apoya a la comunidad latina
Para una de sus primeras asignaciones de trabajo, se le pidió a Melissa Mesones-Ortiz que interpretara una reunión de la… Read More
Summer block parties to return to Harrisburg’s SoMa district, with food, drink, music
In a certain sign that summer is right around the corner, monthly block parties soon will return to Harrisburg’s SoMa… Read More
Money Talks: Harrisburg educator to hold financial literacy courses for students and families
It’s time to talk money. That’s what Harrisburg financial literacy educator Nicole Best plans to discuss at her upcoming “Financially… Read More
Harrisburg AAPI Heritage Month Celebration will showcase culture, history, stories of the community
An upcoming festival will feature familiar culture and traditions for some, and a new educational experience for others. The Harrisburg… Read More