Harrisburg School District announces fall plan with choice of fully virtual or hybrid learning option
After weeks of waiting, parents in the Harrisburg School District now have an idea of what the 2020-21 school year… Read More
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Something Special: New program helps children navigate the foster case system in Dauphin County
There are some 400 children in the Dauphin County foster care system. They may find themselves in front of a… Read More
Breaking Walls, Building Lives: At Nativity School, Lavelle Muhammad educates, prepares boys for life
Most cultures believe that parents must always put their children first. But, unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. At 14… Read More
Educated Guess: As back-to-school plans take shape, educators try to plot their way through the pandemic
When Gov. Tom Wolf ordered schools closed in March, nobody was ready. No educator had planned for something like this.… Read More
Two family-friendly drive-in movies planned for Farm Show parking lot
The coronavirus pandemic has robbed us of many fun, communal experiences. Movie-going is among those, but Midtown Cinema and Friends… Read More
Harrisburg area home sales down, prices up, for second month in a row
For a second straight month, residential housing sales fell but prices increased in the greater Harrisburg area. In June, 505… Read More
Tough Times, Green Times: Harrisburg Urban Growers helps people discover their inner farmer
If you’ve driven around Harrisburg recently, you may have noticed that, in some places, things appear a bit greener. Urban… Read More
Say Cheese!: Cheddar Paws brings pets from portrait to adoption
Hank’s painted portrait captures his handsome face and gentle spirit. There’s that goofy grin. The bright eyes. The perked-up ears… Read More
Summertime, with a Twist: Harrisburg seasonal favorite activities change, take new form
Summer is always busy for Ross Willard. Dozens of kids flock to his shop in Allison Hill in the course… Read More
Young Professionals of Color in home stretch of funding 30 Harrisburg classroom projects
For four years, the Harrisburg Young Professionals of Color have raised funds for city classrooms. This year is their biggest… Read More