New Plan: Developer proposes 162 apartments for former Federal Building in Harrisburg
An apartment plan is back on the board for the former Federal Building in downtown Harrisburg, as a developer is… Read More
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A Visionary Retires: Under Danette Blank, Vision Resources of Central PA expanded its services, reach
For Danette Blank, “it was time.” Blank, 65, of Linglestown, retired June 30 after serving 23 years as executive director… Read More
Eye to the Sky: Cedar Crest High School boasts a unique, far-out feature—a planetarium
At first glance, the Cedar Crest High School planetarium in southern Lebanon County doesn’t look like much. Two rows of… Read More
Plane Talk: Pilots with a Purpose introduces young people to careers in aviation
Back in his days as a youth counselor, Ed Nielsen found that a literal change of perspective shook some troubled… Read More
All in the Family: Juggling single motherhood and education, Danielle Martin has received her doctorate, as her twins prepare for college
It’s that time of year when students get ready to head back to school. For twins Ashlee and Arin Martin,… Read More
Grief, Relief in Room 116: Daughter takes over mom’s second-grade classroom after beloved teacher dies suddenly
Jill Demmel was the type of teacher you are destined to reminisce about long after you leave the report cards,… Read More
Arts-focused high school, CASA, receives charter renewal from Harrisburg School District
A Harrisburg charter school got the green light to continue its educational mission for the next several years. The Harrisburg… Read More
Harrisburg-area home sales dipped but prices rose modestly in June
Harrisburg area home sales slipped but prices ticked higher in the most recent report on previously owned houses. In June,… Read More
Harrisburg area ranks among tightest rental markets in the country, says new report
If you’ve been having trouble finding an apartment in central PA, recent data supports your struggle. According to a just-released… Read More
The Simple Life: Marysville couple creates, embraces an off-the-grid lifestyle
Living simple means freedom, according to Ben Masters. He and his wife Katie Haunstein live in a 600-square-foot, off-the-grid home… Read More