Novel Gifts: Christmas, in the present tense.
E-books have their place, but good, old-fashioned print remains dominant as a holiday gift. After all, it’s still rather difficult… Read More
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Bulk Joy: New downtown grocer offers value, convenience, one item at a time.
Picture yourself lovingly grinding your own peanut butter on one of the major streets in downtown Harrisburg. Not on the… Read More
Moe Style, No Problems: Pal’s Apparel want to primp you up.
Crimson plush carpet caressed my Red Wing soles as I stepped inside Pal’s Apparel. This newly minted menswear store on… Read More
Imagine This: Harrisburg-area kids take inspiration from Mollybee Toys.
The idea for Mollybee Toys began to germinate about seven years ago, following a well-timed trip to Europe. “I… Read More
Fifty & Fabulous: Five decades old, The Plum continues to bear fruit.
There’s always something new at The Plum, the venerable women’s clothing shop in downtown Harrisburg. That’s what owner Isaac Mishkin… Read More
Across Generations: For 80 years, Neumyer Funeral Home has been an anchor of the Harrisburg community.
These days, you’ll often find funeral homes tucked away in the suburbs, located off of highways and out of direct… Read More
Downtown Digs: Another residential conversion planned in Harrisburg.
More residential space is slated for downtown Harrisburg, as Harristown Enterprises is eyeing another worn-out office building for redevelopment. Harristown… Read More
$100,000 Idea: Startups make their best pitches at “Rise of the Rest.”
It’s not every day that a billionaire comes to town and cuts a check for $100,000. But that happened today… Read More
Waiting Game: Contributions withheld from nonprofits, schools in state budget impasse
Kathy Anderson-Martin wants the state to pass a budget. Since the summer, Anderson-Martin, director of philanthropy at the Salvation Army… Read More
Bottom’s Up: Small batches, big flavor at Big Bottom Brewery.
I have visited so many brewpubs over the years that I lost count long ago. I often find these small… Read More