A Central Space: LGBT Center now has a visible Midtown home.
The LGBT Community Center Coalition has a new home, moving into the heart of Midtown Harrisburg this month. As of… Read More
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Around The Burg
An Open City: As government struggles, citizens step up.
What happens when a government lacks the resources to adequately serve its people? Well, there are a number of possible… Read More
Celebration of Harrisburg: For a night, forget the incinerator and re-live the city’s salad days.
If you’ve lived a long life in Harrisburg, you probably remember Alsedek’s Restaurant. How about JH Troup and Co. music?… Read More
You’ve Got a PAL: Uptown headquarters for Police Athletic League.
They say it takes a village to raise a child. May’s grand opening of the newly revived Harrisburg Police Athletic… Read More
Concerns Aired over MID: Complaints, praise heaped on Midtown district.
A plan to boost safety in Midtown Harrisburg had its first public airing last month, as residents had a chance… Read More
From Ruined to Resurrected: Shipoke shines again during HYP Home Tour.
Strolling through Shipoke, it’s almost hard to believe that, just months ago, the narrow streets were coated with dried river… Read More
Who Wants an Asset?: Proposals received for incinerator, garages.
That was quick. The proposals have arrived for Harrisburg’s incinerator and parking assets, just weeks after former city receiver David… Read More
Two Directions at Once: Contradictions of the capital city.
Last month, I attended “media day” for Harrisburg’s fifth annual Restaurant Week. In the lobby of the Hilton, reporters feasted… Read More
Bourbon Street in the ‘Burg: It’s a Cajun feast at Crawdaddy’s (if you can get a table).
Bill Crawford has a problem that most new restaurateurs would love to have: a little too much popularity right off… Read More
What’s Ailing Local Business?: Crime? Incinerator? Not so much.
Last month, the final exhibit closed at Mantis Collective Gallery. Weeks before, just up the block, breads ‘n spreads served… Read More