The Menaker apartment building celebrates completion of renovation, historic preservation
Developers cut the ribbon on Wednesday on an apartment building with a rich history in Harrisburg. The Menaker in downtown… Read More
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Around The Burg
Joined at the HIP: Harrisburg Independent Press covered major city events in the ‘70s, built a community lasting 50 years
Over the past few years, staffers for a long-defunct Harrisburg newspaper began documenting their history online. A few former reporters… Read More
A Lifetime in Healthcare: A Q&A with Phil Guarneschelli, the retiring president of UPMC in Central Pa.
Let’s call it a career. This month, President Phil Guarneschelli retires after nearly 38 years with UPMC of Central Pa.… Read More
Donations for Dignity: Groups help battle “period poverty,” promote health, equity, confidence
In Jessica Deetz’s household, the month’s supply of period products from the Healthy Steps Diaper Bank doesn’t go to waste.… Read More
50 Years of Feeding Harrisburg: Ecumenical Food Pantry commemorates serving more than 1 million clients
In the summer of 1972, Hurricane Agnes flooded the Susquehanna River, destroying many Harrisburg houses and leaving families homeless and… Read More
Dauphin County residents can learn about emergency services at “After the Disaster” showcase
If the unexpected happens, would you know what to do? Dauphin County and Strawberry Square are partnering next month for… Read More
Harrisburg artist’s work featured as part of Sony’s “The Woman King” movie marketing campaign
Harrisburg artist Dionn Reneé was already looking forward to next month’s release of the movie “The Woman King.” So when… Read More
Harrisburg’s Kipona Festival to return with food, music, laser light show over Labor Day weekend
Continuing a longstanding Labor Day weekend tradition, Harrisburg will celebrate the end of summer with one of its largest annual… Read More
State press association names TheBurg “2022 News Organization of the Year”
TheBurg has been named “2022 News Organization of the Year,” a statewide honor presented by the state press association. On… Read More
Blacksmith will turn guns into gardening tools, jewelry at interfaith anti-violence event
At an upcoming Harrisburg event, community members will come together to promote peace. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral will host “PA… Read More