Making a Home: Harrisburg couple’s historic house renovation documented by local filmmaker for national television
At around 8 p.m. one night, Eva Burchfield called her husband Bruce to check in. Dinner was ready, and Bruce… Read More
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Restoration & Frustration: Long after a destructive blaze, the Broad Street Market endures, abides, presses ahead
In a charmless, cramped tent where the floor wobbles underfoot, hungry lunchtime customers formed long lines for deli sandwiches and… Read More
Records of Refugees: 50 years ago, Fort Indiantown Gap played a big role in resettling Vietnamese refugees. You can learn what their lives were like
In 1975, Fort Indiantown Gap in Lebanon County was filled with nearly identical, nondescript, white two-story barracks buildings dating to… Read More
Decades of Aid: This month, Respect Together marks 50 years of helping sexual abuse survivors
It took a lot of searching before Amanda* found the help she needed as a sexual assault survivor. She finally… Read More
After the Fire: As a homeowner, the worst possible thing happens—so what happens next?
“I’m not sure how to tell you this, but your house is on fire.” Those are the words that Derek… Read More
Unsettling, Resettling: Local refugees, assistance organizations face uncertainty after funding, programs cut; turn to volunteers
Earlier this year, one of the area’s largest refugee resettlement agencies suddenly lost most of its funding. Church World Service… Read More
Harrisburg removes SciTech principal from position citing lapsed credentials; she responds
The Harrisburg School District has removed a principal from her position, after finding her certifications inactive. District receiver Dr. Lori… Read More
Harrisburg Council OKs third tiny home community for the unhoused, approves next step in Greenbelt relocation
A local group’s plans to build housing for the homeless can now move forward. Eden Village of Harrisburg is slated… Read More
Harrisburg to ramp up codes enforcement at downtown apartment building, as some tenants lack hot water
Harrisburg is taking further action to penalize the owner of a neglected downtown apartment building. The city on Monday shared,… Read More
PennDOT opens Derry Street Bridge project plans to the public for comment
The community is invited to give its input on an upcoming bridge construction project. PennDOT on Friday announced that its… Read More