Count Us In: It’s go time for the 2020 census.
Knock, knock. Who’s there? Census. Census who? It makes “census” to get an accurate head count. Sorry. Best I could… Read More
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Around The Burg
At a Crossroads: Last year, numerous Methodist churches closed. Here’s what happened with one congregation.
It was the Friday before Easter last year when Pastor Mack Granderson was called into the office of Bishop Jeremiah… Read More
Life of Service: Through her actions, Kathy Speaker MacNett shows her love of neighborhood, of Harrisburg.
Kathy Speaker MacNett credits her parents for sparking her lifelong passion of public service. “The way I was raised was… Read More
Lend a Hand: A beginner’s guide to helping the homeless.
“A kind ear, a hot meal, and someone that’s caring.” That was the response of Art Miles when asked, “What… Read More
New home planned for Kesher Israel, as congregation purchases former Riverside Methodist church
Last year, the Susquehanna United Methodist Conference closed many of its churches, and now one has been bought by another… Read More
Charge It! Harrisburg debuts electric vehicle charging stations near state Capitol
If you drove past the state Capitol today, you may have been surprised to find several cars that you don’t… Read More
Big donations advance monument honoring voting rights, Harrisburg’s old 8th ward
A monument honoring voting rights and Harrisburg history is a step closer to reality, as the project today received more… Read More
Building The Bridge: Four friends have big plans to transform the old Bishop McDevitt building into an “eco-village.” How did this all get started?
Right now, if you walked into the old Bishop McDevitt building, you might feel like you were stepping into a… Read More
The Big Crunch: Can anything be done about the stuck trucks of Front Street?
Webb Bunch, an owner of Integrity Truck Co., has never seen Harrisburg’s notorious “low bridge” on Front Street. He wasn’t… Read More
Flower Power: This month, you may see a very long line down 3rd Street. Here’s why.
When I’m downtown, I often walk past a stand full of vibrantly colored flowers. Most of the time, I’m headed… Read More