A Dark History Ends: A hundred years ago, the doors closed on the Carlisle Indian Industrial School.
It lasted only 39 years. But the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, a century gone, made a significant impact both on… Read More
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A Medal, A Mystery: A century-old keepsake finds its way back home.
Arlene Waters contemplated giving her father’s World War I medal to her children, but then she had a second thought.… Read More
Harrisburg U takes prime space in Whitaker Center for new student center
Harrisburg University is spreading out once again, this time expanding into space in Whitaker Center for a new student center.… Read More
No Parking, No Problem?
If you want to take in a view of Harrisburg, you could do worse than travel from South Allison Hill… Read More
Decade of Service: Diversity, education in focus for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Mike Walsh’s journey with Martin Luther King Jr. Day began before it was ever connected to an idea of service… Read More
Here Comes the Fuzz: It’s a no-shave zone for Harrisburg police.
If you happen to see a Harrisburg police officer on the evening news or out on the street, you may… Read More
Poetry & Pipes: Annual “Burns Supper” celebrates all things Scottish.
Scotland is known for many bold things: The Loch Ness Monster, Scotch whisky, “Braveheart.” The Scottish culture was once even… Read More
A Tour and a Pour: Are you a history nerd AND a beer nerd? Consider yourself served.
It’s not exactly “Drunk History,” that long-running Comedy Central program that melds, well, drinking and history. Nonetheless, that show kept… Read More
Harrisburg officials see “a light at the end of the tunnel” as they conclude busiest year yet for demolitions.
For years, Harrisburg’s fight against blighted homes has looked something like a game of Whack-a-Mole. As soon as codes officers… Read More
Retail Therapy: More people are choosing to live, work and play in Harrisburg. Could a retail revival be next?
It was close to 3:30 p.m. on a gray Monday afternoon when I found Moe Rammouni ringing up customers at… Read More