Community Comment: What to Do with Dauphin?
As a result of the 2020 Census, Pennsylvania has lost one congressional seat in Washington. Legislators in the House and… Read More
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Community Comment: A tribute to Harrisburg attorney Joseph Gordon Skelly, who argued landmark religious liberty case before U.S. Supreme Court
One of the many wonderful things about living in Harrisburg is being a part of a diverse community. On Saturday,… Read More
Community Comment–Betty Hungerford: A Beloved and Revered Community Treasure
Historically, women have been agents of change through the donation of their time and passion. Over the past several decades,… Read More
Letter to the Editor: Celebrate Clara Barton’s birthday by helping others
“You must never think of anything except the need, and how to meet it.” These words from American Red Cross… Read More
Guest Blog: Hardships & Hopes at Radish & Rye
Editor’s Note: Yesterday, Julia James, co-owner of Radish & Rye Food Hub in Harrisburg, posted the following blog entry.… Read More
Community Comment: To give our economy a real shot in the arm, please get yours
We are optimistic, glass-half-full individuals. These past 20 months have certainly tested that optimism. But unquestionably, when you look back… Read More
Community Comment: Extreme weather fuels investments in innovation infrastructure
From heat wave to drenching downpours—welcome to summer in central Pennsylvania. But these recent weather events are more than just… Read More
Community Comment: Redistricting Reform–Now!
Populations counts from the 2020 Federal Census were released at the end of April. Pennsylvania has gone from 18 to… Read More
Community connection takes shape in TheBurg’s new membership campaign: Friends of TheBurg
Editor’s Note: To celebrate the one-year anniversary of Friends of TheBurg, the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association has kindly allowed us to… Read More
Community Comment: Statement of Harrisburg United on the Recent Surge of Hate Activity
Harrisburg United, an open coalition of Harrisburg region civic, labor, religious and community organizations, is saddened and alarmed to note… Read More