Harrisburg officials explore overlap between challenges facing the city, the schools
Harrisburg city and the school district share a unique set of challenges, including financial issues arising from past overspending… Read More
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Safe Spaces, Familiar Faces: For queer and trans people of color, this LGBT Center program fosters social engagement and community
When Mav Atis-Valentine showed up for their first QTPOC Collective meetup, they weren’t sure what to expect—they didn’t know anyone… Read More
Creative Century: Art Association of Harrisburg shares its flair as it turns 100.
When novice artists hit their stride, “you start looking at the world differently.” “To an artist, there’s no such thing… Read More
New Horizons: Facility, program set to address needs of unhoused individuals, families
It takes a village to help those in need, particularly assisting the unhoused. That’s the working philosophy of Luke Drayer,… Read More
Change Starts Now: A long-term plan for downtown Harrisburg begins with early wins
No one expects downtown Harrisburg to transform overnight. I understand the skepticism when you hear about “another plan” to help… Read More
“So Beautiful:” A look behind the curtain of Harrisburg High’s revived theater program, helping students find their voice and a place to fit in
Vocal warmups began promptly at 3:30 p.m. with the typical do-re-mis mixed with humming and buzzing exercises. All 16 or… Read More
Leaning In: A local commission hands women the microphone
When the Cumberland County Commission for Women (CCCW) accepted a major regional award, Chair Brianda Freistat stepped up to the… Read More
Council passes legislation to limit city involvement with ICE
Harrisburg City Council passed legislation last night that limits the city police bureau’s ability to work with U.S. Immigration and… Read More
Harrisburg School District moves to demolish William Penn, ending years of debate
The Harrisburg School Board voted Tuesday night to demolish William Penn and use the 27-acre property for district needs. The… Read More
Homicides down for 2025, officer vacancies high, Harrisburg police annual report says
An annual report released Tuesday by the Harrisburg police showed the number of homicides in the city dropped last year.… Read More