Capital Region Water submits final long-term plan to stem pollutants into area waterways
A Harrisburg-area utility has finalized a long-term plan that envisions spending over $1 billion on upgrades to reduce wastewater flow… Read More
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“Sober Ride Home” to offer Uber vouchers during July 4th weekend
A local program will help get people home safely during the coming holiday. Tri-County Regional Planning Commission’s Sober Ride Home… Read More
Harrisburg to host July 4th festival, live music series
It’s summertime in Harrisburg, which means food trucks, live music and festivities are right around the corner. To celebrate the… Read More
Local Light: With a new book, Frank Pizzoli caps a lifetime of LGBTQ+ activism
When a Pride Festival protester told Frank Pizzoli, “I think homosexuality is wrong,” Pizzoli responded with, “Then don’t be a… Read More
DEI—What’s Next? The term may change but the ideals remain, say area practitioners
A few years ago, DEI became the term for wanting to promote greater fairness in society. Is that now changing?… Read More
Horses to Houses: As it turns 175, Upper Allen Township looks back, forward
The goal is looking at “where the township was, where we are now, and where we hope to be,” said… Read More
Chestnut Hill Charm: Take a weekend to explore Philly’s hidden gem
Nestled on the northwestern edge of Philadelphia, Chestnut Hill offers a respite from the everyday hustle and bustle. With its… Read More
Bark in Business: After a rough patch, Humane Society made reforms, is rebuilding trust
The adopted dog seemed excited to leave the shelter but afraid to get in her new family’s car. Vierria Maisonave,… Read More
Lifting Up: For more than a century, AAUW Harrisburg has helped empower, support women
For Kathy Silks, joining the Harrisburg Branch of the American Association of University Women “changed my life.” In the 46… Read More
Love & Learning: Davis Dog Farm helps canines unleash their next chapter
Founding executive director Janea Davis began raising dogs as a child for 4-H and, later, showed dogs in the obedience… Read More