Mission to Rebuild: Central PA church helps Kentucky town after devastating tornado
At about 10 p.m. on Dec. 10, 2021, a deadly EF4 tornado struck Mayfield, Ky., upending cars, buildings and lives,… Read More
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Peaceful Eve: Harrisburg Muslims invite community to “Stop WW3” event, set for eve of 9/11
A Harrisburg-area congregation wants to put a little more peace into the world—and world peace, the congregation believes, begins at… Read More
Donations for Dignity: Groups help battle “period poverty,” promote health, equity, confidence
In Jessica Deetz’s household, the month’s supply of period products from the Healthy Steps Diaper Bank doesn’t go to waste.… Read More
50 Years of Feeding Harrisburg: Ecumenical Food Pantry commemorates serving more than 1 million clients
In the summer of 1972, Hurricane Agnes flooded the Susquehanna River, destroying many Harrisburg houses and leaving families homeless and… Read More
Marathon Misstep, Marathon Miracle: How Harrisburg runners rallied to save a life
The last thing that Dennis Reardon remembers is feeling his legs “vibrating” after crossing the finish line on City Island,… Read More
Pieced Together: Harrisburg School District unveils community-created mosaic in high school
Back to school is right around the corner in Harrisburg, and one of the district’s buildings will greet students with… Read More
A Journey to Serve: Church offers backpacks, supplies, fun at back-to-school celebration
Backpacks, not people, filled the chairs of The Journey Church’s worship space, ready to be distributed at Saturday’s “Back to… Read More
Bethesda Mission celebrates completion of new women’s shelter, expanding services for Harrisburg’s unhoused
A seven-year-long project has reached completion and will provide a new home to Harrisburg’s women in need. On Thursday evening,… Read More
Free backpacks, school supplies to be distributed at Harrisburg’s final summer movie night
As the academic year rolls back around, Harrisburg and local officials will help out students in need of school supplies.… Read More
Harrisburg City Council re-opens Youth Commission application, includes younger students
In an effort to include city youth in government affairs, Harrisburg City Council has re-opened the application process for its… Read More