UPMC launches “Healthy Harrisburg,” program designed to help residents manage chronic illness
Organizations across the country recently have been taking steps towards inclusivity and equity in their services. UPMC Pinnacle has had… Read More
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Harrisburg to open parks for pre-4th fireworks, begins tracking illegal use
Keep buying those fireworks, but be careful where you set them off. The city is opening spaces for Harrisburg residents… Read More
For Juneteenth, Harrisburg gets a reminder of what’s been lost, a preview of what’s to come
Although the weather is looking gloomy, today is filled with celebration as the state recognizes Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the… Read More
In Pictures: Photographer documents quarantine, donates funds to Salvation Army of Harrisburg
Stuck in quarantine for so long, the last thing many of us thought about was getting dressed up to be… Read More
Black Lives Matter protest focuses on next steps: photo gallery
Black Lives Matter protesters gathered at the state Capitol on Wednesday evening, the rally led by local activist Brent Lipscomb.… Read More
Harrisburg groups to hold Juneteenth celebrations, encourage people to take day off
It was just last year that Gov. Tom Wolf passed a bill officially recognizing June 19 as a state holiday… Read More
Bethesda Women’s Shelter faces renewal project, construction begins
Not too long ago, a car hit the main Bethesda Women’s Shelter building on Forster Street. Director Shelley Brooks ran… Read More
Camp in the Burg: Summer youth programs test out virtual, in-person approaches
School is finally done, now what? Many Harrisburg summer camps are still planned despite having to adapt in the COVID-19… Read More
Pandemic Pinch: More than 50 grants help nonprofits’ needs
Janice Black was in a unique position to recognize the scope of the COVID-19 crisis—and to do something about it.… Read More
Fourth of July celebrations are on, combined with “Saturday Nights in the City”
Fourth of July celebrations may remind you of life as normal this year. Harrisburg Independence Day festivities will be combined… Read More