Road to Freedom: Harrisburg served as an important stop along the Underground Railroad.
Harrisburg’s location as the closest northern capital to the Mason-Dixon line—and the numerous roads, canals, ferries and railroads that converged… Read More
Greater Harrisburg's Community Magazine
Around The Burg
A New Reality Takes Shape: Harrisburg’s new mayor indicates things are about to change — a lot.
The past two months have been a whirlwind for Eric Papenfuse. Since winning the Nov. 5 election, he’s had to… Read More
Must Love Dogs: Harrisburg’s dog laws are among the most progressive in Pennsylvania. Can the city enforce them?
In late February of 2012, a Harrisburg patrol officer responded to a call about a stray dog on Curtin Street,… Read More
Cause for Optimism: In addition to resolving its financial crisis, Harrisburg may benefit from a growing preference for urban life.
We are at a promising time in our city’s history. This is due, in no small part, to the obvious… Read More
Friendly Fire: Amid department upheaval, the Harrisburg Fire Bureau searches for new people, new ideas.
In my high school, in the office of a well-loved, lefty Jesuit priest, where all the lefty kids hung out… Read More
Leading Ladies: For HYP, 2014 will bring new, mostly female leadership–but that’s just part of the story.
For organizations, a New Year can mean many new things—a new budget, new priorities, a renewed focus. The changes… Read More
Widgets, Not Words: Before becoming a government town, Harrisburg was an industrial powerhouse.
The rise of Harrisburg as an industrial city is linked to its rise as a transportation hub in the earliest… Read More
A Candlelight Tour of Midtown: For 40 years, HHA has showcased the best of Harrisburg.
This holiday season, some of the city’s most iconic properties will open their doors to visitors from across the state… Read More
Canopy Count: Harrisburg gets greener, one tree at a time.
Chris Fegley approached a young London plane tree living in rare conditions for South Allison Hill’s busy Derry Street—broad patch… Read More
Your Neighbor’s Shoes: The well-heeled, well-connected find out what it’s like to struggle.
Two Januarys back, when the Pennsylvania legislature voted to declare 2012 the Year of the Bible, they intended to recognize… Read More