Recently, we’ve written stories about the many organizations that are suffering financially due to government budget cuts.
TheBurg doesn’t receive any federal grants, but this reporting has made us even more grateful for the generous support we receive from our community.
So, we wanted to take this occasion to say a huge “thank you” to all who support us, especially our “Friends of TheBurg” members.
Five years ago, we launched our membership program because many readers wanted to know how they could support us, since we give away all our content for free.
Since then, almost 700 individuals, families and businesses have become “Friends of TheBurg,” vastly exceeding our expectations. This has provided us not only with financial support but has affirmed that this community values what we do—our award-winning monthly magazine, our daily news reporting, 3rd in the Burg, and our other services and events.
Once a year, we get to meet and thank you in person. On Sept. 4, for the fourth straight year, we will hold our Friends of TheBurg Bash at the King Mansion in Harrisburg, a night filled with terrific food, drink, music and, most importantly, community. Our annual party, kindly sponsored by UPMC and Enders Insurance, is known for the great conversation of all-things Harrisburg—full of appreciation (and the occasional critique) of our city.
To attend, you must be a Friends of TheBurg member. So, please join today, and we’ll send you an invitation. If you are already a friend, you should have received an invitation, so please look for that in your email and RSVP. More details are above, and you can email any questions to Lauren at [email protected]
We look forward to seeing everyone in two weeks!
Lawrance Binda is publisher and editor of TheBurg.
If you like what we do, please support our work. Become a Friend of TheBurg!
