Community Comment: Let’s Buy Back Our Block and Put Our Residents Back to Work
As a lifelong resident of Harrisburg, I’ve seen many changes in my 50 years. During this time, our city has… Read More
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Community Comment: Celebrating Latino Tourism in PA for Hispanic Heritage Month
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 through Oct. 15), it’s important we pause to recognize the major contributions… Read More
Capital Blue Cross’ Commitment to Harrisburg
As the only health insurer headquartered in central Pennsylvania, Capital Blue Cross has called Harrisburg home and provided peace of… Read More
Community Comment: Loneliness Can Threaten Lives
It’s not as if loneliness had never been on health researchers’ radar before COVID-19. A 2018 Kaiser Family Foundation report… Read More
Community Comment: The bicycle community is “not separate” from the Allison Hill community
Editor’s Note: Earlier today, we published an op-ed from Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams regarding the State Street project. TheBurg believes… Read More
Community Comment: “The lack of civility towards others must stop”
“If we lose love and self-respect for each other, this is how we finally die.” The great Maya Angelou may… Read More
Community Comment: Understanding healthcare coverage–who pays for what?
You visit your doctor and show your insurance card … and they tell you there’s a $25 copay. You get… Read More
Community Comment: Tap into Summer Hydration Tips
As an avid runner, certified running coach, and veteran of a variety of marathons, Nicole Cassel knows the importance of… Read More
Program launched to fight obesity, promote walking, healthy lifestyles
For more than two years, discussions regarding our most chronic and deadly diseases have been pushed aside due to COVID-19.… Read More
Community Comment: Make the State Street neighborhood safe for pedestrians, bicycle riders and motor vehicles
State Street, east of the Capitol, is a vital Harrisburg neighborhood, home to thousands of city residents who live, work,… Read More