Place in History: Christine Turner returns home, with an eye on the past.
Burg in Focus: Historical Society of Dauphin County from GK Visual on Vimeo. Christine Turner has, in her own words,… Read More
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2 Centuries Afloat: For 200 years, the Millersburg Ferry has crisscrossed the Susquehanna.
The sun peeked above the horizon, casting a long shadow across the river as the boatman put his long pole… Read More
So Much in SoMa: Downtown district prepares for its close-up.
What’s SoMa? Even long-time residents may not know that SoMa stands for “South of Market,” a longstanding attempt to add… Read More
One Fish, Big Fish: Rare stripers snagged in Harrisburg.
The Susquehanna River is not exactly a chasm, averaging just a few feet deep in Harrisburg. So, what the heck… Read More
Too Much Air? Harrisburg officials ponder how to accommodate Airbnb.
A fantastic way to attract budget-conscious travelers into Harrisburg. Or . . . A tax-dodging menace to the city’s historic… Read More
Camera-Ready: Funding secured for first Midtown security camera.
A wireless security camera will be coming soon to Harrisburg’s Midtown neighborhood, as a community group has received a grant… Read More
Air Rights: Harrisburg may be late to the Airbnb game, but now it’s here, with opportunities, challenges.
“Newly remodeled studio near Capitol.” “Luxury Condo facing Capitol, River and State St.” “Charming 1920s Bungalow near River & Italian… Read More
Legacy of the Land: Detweiler Park welcomes locals into the family
On a beautiful summer morning, I strolled the trails of newly established Detweiler Park with two people instrumental in creating… Read More
Tour de Quilt: Take a scenic drive along Perry County’s Quilt Barn Trail
Northwest of Harrisburg, in the countryside of Perry and Juniata counties, you’ll find a loop of 8-by-8-foot painted quilts that… Read More
Books and Buzzcuts: “Books in Barbershops” aims to bring education back into shops.
I learned a lot about life in the checkered walls of the barbershop: local politics, neighborhood gossip and what an… Read More