Fund Your Cause: Contest launched to foster interest in regional philanthropy
A new initiative hopes to “spark” interest in philanthropic giving in central PA. On Monday, The Foundation for Enhancing Communities… Read More
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Home prices strong, sales slip, in Harrisburg area in April
Harrisburg-area home prices jumped in April, even as sales volumes dipped. In the three-county region, the median price of an… Read More
Dream On: Teen Summit to provide mentorship, help youth set goals
A local organization hopes to inspire youth to dream and set goals through an upcoming event. The Harrisburg-based DBA (Dream.… Read More
Behind the Seams: Harrisburg designers custom make many of the most unforgettable looks at local proms
Jaylene Crawley remembers getting her first American Girl doll at 8 years old as a gift from her mom. It… Read More
Town Hall for Justice addresses gun violence and its impact on youth in Harrisburg
On a Wednesday night, community members and local officials gathered to discuss the issue of gun violence in Harrisburg. Held… Read More
Harrisburg teen summit announced to address, prevent community violence
A youth summit next month plans to take on one of the most important issues in Harrisburg—crime and gun violence… Read More
Harrisburg School District to keep 5th grade students at elementary level for upcoming school year
The Harrisburg School District is making a significant change for the next school year. At a school board meeting on… Read More
Home prices much higher, sales slip, in Harrisburg area in March
Home prices rose at a brisk pace, though sales fell, in the latest monthly report on previously owned homes in… Read More
Dauphin County Library System kicks off National Library Week, issues connectivity survey
On Friday morning, the Dauphin County commissioners read to a group of St. Stephen’s School students at the McCormick Riverfront… Read More
They Made a Stink: Callery pear trees added to noxious weeds list; new tree sales banned
One of Pennsylvania’s most popular trees is “growing like a weed”—really. The Callery pear tree, also called the Bradford pear,… Read More