So You Want to Start a Business: three entrepreneurs share their experiences in the capital city.
Launching a new business is like venturing on a cross-country road trip, but in pre-GPS days, without the luxury of… Read More
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Harrisburg’s “Merchant Princess”: New book explores the fascinating life of retail pioneer Mary Sachs.
As a Jewish kid growing up in Harrisburg, I went to the Jewish Community Center on Front Street multiple times… Read More
Bring in the Funk: Craft brewpub taps a new market in central PA.
Step inside the old Elizabethtown Hotel, and you might find yourself overcome with the quaint, small-town intimacy it offers. But… Read More
Brain Gain: Exhibits, arts, crafts pour out of Brain Vessel.
When it comes to creativity, Carlisle Pike is not generally regarded as a center of innovation. But about halfway between… Read More
Fun on a Bun: Burger wishes, French fry dreams at the Broad Street Market.
The malady: a wee too much to drink on a Friday night. “The Cure”: ground beef seasoned to taste like… Read More
Mall in the Middle: Like many shopping centers, Harrisburg Mall finds itself at an inflection point.
There’s nothing like going to the mall during the holiday season. It can be fun for the retail-savvy or a… Read More
Mexico to the Midstate: The Garcias have grown a business around food and family.
Anyone who’s had a craving for good Mexican food around here knows there are quite a few options. In a… Read More
Keeping It Real: Made to Keep sticks to an ageless formula: paper, ink, design, fun.
Even in the so-called digital age, Melissa Rhoads believes that there’s nothing like getting a handwritten card. “People appreciate getting… Read More
A 3rd Act on the 2nd Floor: Lawrence Knorr may have retired, but, pursuing his passions, he’s busier than ever.
Lawrence Knorr has been enthusiastic about art since a young age. “I picked up a camera around the age of… Read More
Hallmark to Close, Among Many Changes in Strawberry Square
A retail era is coming to a close in Harrisburg, as the Strawberry Patch Hallmark store is slated to close… Read More