The Roots, The Struts added to summer concert lineup in Harrisburg
It’s time to add some more Harrisburg summer concerts to your calendar. Harrisburg University Presents announced on Tuesday that it… Read More
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Around The Burg
A Change in the Weather: Pennsylvania’s emergency management and environmental experts explain climate change: Why flooding is our top risk—and it’s not the Susquehanna they’re most worried about. But they are floating a number of solutions.
It’s one of Harrisburg’s most treasured, beloved landmarks. The Susquehanna River is the longest river east of the Mississippi. Its… Read More
A Past Preserved: Historic Harrisburg Association celebrates 50 years of fighting, saving
When Tropical Storm Agnes descended on Harrisburg in 1972, the Shipoke home of Bob and Eileen Young flooded 8½ feet… Read More
Reaching Up, Reaching Back: As George Fernandez achieves success, he vows to support the community that supported him
When George Fernandez first started his company, he heard a lot of “no’s” from potential investors and partners. He knew… Read More
Life Lift: Medard’s House offers young people a place to go, to grow
“We’re in the prevention business.” So says Saundra Colello, executive director of Medard’s House, a New Cumberland youth center that… Read More
Dauphin County awards millions in gaming grant funds to area nonprofits, businesses
Dozens of local projects are set to receive annual gaming grant funds. The Dauphin County board of commissioners on Wednesday… Read More
Singer-songwriter Jason Isbell, indie band The Head and The Heart to play Riverfront Park this summer
Get ready for more outdoors music in Harrisburg this year. Harrisburg University Presents announced on Tuesday that artists Jason Isbell… Read More
Federal Building in downtown Harrisburg sells again, second time in a year
Harrisburg’s Federal Building has sold to an out-of-state buyer, though it’s unclear what plan the purchaser has for the downtown… Read More
Harrisburg School District in search of group to operate Joshua Farm, provide educational programming
The Harrisburg School District is searching for someone ready to plant educational seeds, as well as literal ones. On Wednesday,… Read More
Hues & Houses: PHFA issues call for mural artists to help celebrate their anniversary, their mission
Hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians have found a place to call home over the past 50 years, thanks to the… Read More