“Epic” campaign helps Central PA Food Bank prep for Thanksgiving
All records were shattered by the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank’s recent donation campaign. “The generosity has been epic,” said Joe… Read More
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Harrisburg student-athletes get the “OK” to play, fall season back on
Student-athletes in Harrisburg are off the bench. The school district plans to begin scheduling games for all fall sports, district… Read More
Roll Call, Role Model: Tyrai Anderson sets his eyes on his next goal—becoming a Harrisburg police officer and inspiring city youth
Tyrai Anderson was always running. As a high school student at Bishop McDevitt in Harrisburg, Anderson played football, basketball and… Read More
Screams & Hygiene: Fall attractions, with a twist, during pandemic times
You hear your name whispered in your ear. You turn—but nobody’s there. “The biggest scare that people get is hearing… Read More
Voices of the Past: New book tells the stories of Harrisburg’s historic African American community
In August, a new monument celebrating African American history was erected on the Pennsylvania state Capitol grounds. The Commonwealth Monument… Read More
Citing pandemic, Harrisburg bags traditional trick-or-treat, offers alternative plan
Harrisburg neighborhoods may look more like a ghost town come trick-or-treat night in the city. Mayor Eric Papenfuse announced on… Read More
Getting Creative: Capital Area School for the Arts expands, adds new classrooms
A week before Capital Area School for the Arts (CASA) was set to welcome students back, construction at the campus… Read More
Harrisburg School District adjusts online class schedule, considers voluntary workouts for athletes
A few weeks into the new academic year, the Harrisburg School District is looking to make changes to its current… Read More
CONTACT Helpline celebrates 50 years of continuous community service
“Downhearted … distressed … depressed? Let CONTACT Help You.” On Nov. 15, 1970, these words on a billboard heralded a… Read More
Driving Change: Joe Holston to golf 100 holes in a day to support Big Brothers Big Sisters
How much golf is too much golf? For Joe Holston, there’s no such thing when it’s for a good cause.… Read More