Fabric of History: African-American History Quilt tells of a people, a place.
The story starts in the quilt’s upper left corner, with the tale dusted off from history books of a servant… Read More
Greater Harrisburg's Community Magazine
Around The Burg
Up Through the Ranks: Dave Smith battled decades of racism to reach the top of the enlisted ranks.
“When I was in the Navy aboard the submarine in the 1970s, I was a fly in the buttermilk.” That’s… Read More
Heart of a Community: A century old, the Jewish Community Center continues to foster unity, identity, memories.
The Jewish Community Center is more than a physical space. Since its inception in 1915, the JCC has been the… Read More
A Sister Story: Delta Sigma Theta’s Harrisburg Alumnae Chapter offers service, leadership, support.
Whoever coined the phrase “blood is thicker than water” should have added this: sisterhood might be even thicker. At least… Read More
Quiet in the Hall: When Rayon Braxton died, a mother lost her son, and a community lost its leader.
One evening last fall, Rayon Braxton called a meeting with four of his closest associates. They gathered at the place… Read More
What’s the Plan? After scores of meetings and tons of input, Harrisburg’s comprehensive plan process enters the final stretch.
The handwritten suggestions on 5×7 notepaper are posted for all to see at a beHBG comprehensive plan public meeting. Some… Read More
Culture Capital: The capacious, renovated Capitol Room set to host major events at H*MAC
The nearly completed restoration of the Capitol Room, a turn-of-the-century art deco ballroom located at the Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center… Read More
Harrisburg as Capital: Backwater town becomes government center.
Judging by the solid, stone- and marble-structures of the Capitol complex, it might seem as if the state government has… Read More
Tourist Trap: In November, a two-year stalemate between the mayor and the county tourism bureau finally reached its end. What was it all about?
On a Thursday morning last month, around 11:30, Rick Dunlap pulled into the parking lot of his Front Street office… Read More
Choo-Choo Christmas: Toy train displays spark wonder, memories as holiday tradition grows.
For many, toy trains are holiday magic. Children’s eyes grow wide with wonder watching the sparkling lights and colors race… Read More