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
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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
Fido Friendly? Harrisburg gets mixed marks as a dog-endorsed city
On a hot Wednesday afternoon, Harrisburg—from N. 3rd Street to Front Street and across the Walnut Street Bridge—was full of… Read More
Results Are In: See which stories, photos, designs garnered Keystone Awards for TheBurg this year
It’s early summer, which brings us steamy weather, outdoors activities and, if you’re a journalist in Pennsylvania, the year’s most… Read More
Harrisburg School Board approves budget, raises taxes, while weighing post-receivership future
For the first time in six years, Harrisburg’s local school board has approved a budget, and it includes a property… Read More
PA State Museum unveils major renovation plan; new observation area planned for former Archives tower
Usually, only state cabinet secretaries high in their office towers get a panoramic view of the Susquehanna River and mountains… Read More
Harrisburg council OKs large Midtown housing development, approves safety measure for Governor’s Residence
An expansive housing development in Midtown Harrisburg has the green light to proceed, as it has received a final blessing… Read More
NFL star LeSean McCoy, developers complete, open affordable housing in Uptown Harrisburg
Several formerly vacant lots in Harrisburg now boast new housing for area residents. Vice Capital, owned by former NFL player… Read More
Harrisburg men’s fitness group to join all PA chapters of “F3” for workouts, community-building on City Island
An upcoming event may include “pain stations” and “beatdowns,” but organizers assure, it’s going to be fun. F3, a worldwide… Read More