Past & Praise: Salem UCC celebrates its history, considers new ways to serve
In May 1787, delegates gathered, argued and debated in Philadelphia at the Constitutional Convention. At the same time, a log… Read More
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Head Start: Lindsay Bowman readies for her first year leading Harrisburg Academy’s Middle and Upper Schools
Weeks before she officially started her new role in July, Lindsay Bowman sat in a classroom on a hot summer’s… Read More
Class Time: Back-to-school tips for post-pandemic learning
Back-to-school checklists are back, though they may look a bit different this year as children readjust to in-person instruction. As… Read More
Sing a Song: During the pandemic, a music teacher found a creative way for his students to harmonize
For most, starting a new job is seldom an easy process, but when Andrew “Andy” Williams began a teaching position… Read More
“I Believe in Me”: Harrisburg educator Markisha Peace teaches students a lesson she also had to learn—self-love
When Markisha Peace found out she had won an award recognizing her as one of 14 impactful educators in central… Read More
Monthly home sales, prices up again in greater Harrisburg area
Harrisburg-area home sales continued to show strength in June, in terms of both transactions and prices. The Greater Harrisburg Association… Read More
Eric Turman sworn in as the new superintendent of the Harrisburg School District
The Harrisburg School District celebrated a milestone on Tuesday as officials recognized the newly appointed superintendent of schools. Former Reading… Read More
Harrisburg School District makes revision to 2021-22 budget, nearly closes deficit
The Harrisburg School District announced a change to the 2021-22 budget on Wednesday, after additional funding was allocated to the… Read More
School’s Out, Reading’s In: Kids may need to play catch-up this post-pandemic summer. Luckily, there are resources to help them.
On a warm Saturday in Uptown Harrisburg, a colorful RV parked in the shade. Kids and adults streamed in. As… Read More
GIFTS for Grandma: Harrisburg group assists, uplifts those raising their grandchildren
Seven years ago, Maryann Yeater and her husband took custody of their now-9-year-old granddaughter. “We’re glad we did what we… Read More