Letter to the Editor: PENNVEST can help homeowners finance critical sewer repairs.
To The Editor: I read “One Bad Party,” in your October issue, with interest. As the article notes, sewer lateral… Read More
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Leaving Act 47: The private sector has revitalized Harrisburg in the past. It can do so again.
The Overlook Mansion on North Front Street stands after 117 years as if it is frozen in time in 1901.… Read More
Start Here Now: The ripple effect of volunteering.
When I was 10 years old, a 7-year-old boy named Rayshaun spent the summer at our home through the Fresh… Read More
Hometown Tourist: Approach Harrisburg with fresh eyes, a sense of adventure.
It seems like every other weekend brings a new road closure to Harrisburg. Predictable weekend maneuvers down 2nd Street can… Read More
Community Comment: TheBurg unfairly overlooks Steve Reed’s many accomplishments.
I enjoy The Burg and appreciate both your professional standards and ethics, and the constructive intentions underlying your work with… Read More
Community Comment: HBG communications director reacts to Burg blog post, defends outreach effort.
Editor’s Note: Harrisburg Communications Director Joyce Davis issued the response below to a blog post published yesterday by TheBurg’s city… Read More
Commit to Heart Health: Use American Heart Month to learn about chest pain.
February is American Heart Month. This is a great opportunity to raise awareness about understanding your risk for heart disease.… Read More
Good (for You) Cheer: Tips for healthy holiday eating–without depriving yourself.
The holidays are the time for friends, family, good cheer and good food. Lots of food. But if you are… Read More
Cold or Flu? The symptoms are alike, but it’s important to know the difference.
Cold and influenza season is upon us, and, often times, people are not sure which one they have since the… Read More
Your Own Ark: What can we learn from the recent active hurricane season?
Recently, we’ve all seen pictures and videos of the terrible flooding in Texas, Florida and the Caribbean due to hurricanes… Read More