Be My Neighbor: Program sets up students for success beyond high school
To Chad Frey, being a neighbor means so much more than living next to someone. That’s because, to Frey, being… Read More
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Counting Coins for College: It’s never too early to start prepping for your child’s higher-education journey. Local financial planners offer advice
Twenty years ago, sitting at my computer, my arms resting on my pregnant belly, I opened a PA529 college savings… Read More
Adventure Together: Cool off from the August heat with a family trip to the Poconos
As the temperature climbs, so do many families, into the mountains seeking a cooler oasis. This year, my family decided… Read More
Cyber School Alums Become Influential Changemakers: Community advocacy, public service and leadership represent these graduates’ values
For a quarter of a century, PA Cyber alums have been making an impact in Pennsylvania and beyond. Graduates from… Read More
Cat Sense: How to better understand the often-misunderstood feline
Professionally, I’ve heard a lot of interesting statements and observations about domestic cats over the last 20 years. I’d like… Read More
Alt-Pets: Is your family considering adopting an animal? Something scaley or cotton-tailed may be a good fit
When it comes to pets, the traditional cat or dog, or even a bird or fish, is not always ideal… Read More
Adventure Together: Survive, thrive this summer with sports, outdoor fun and creative play for the whole family
It only took a moment for my kid to get smashed in the face with a soccer ball. Less than… Read More
Eco-Educate: Kids are never too young to learn about conservation, and local educators and programs are here to help
I can thank my proactive Girl Scout leaders back in 1980-something for prying my couch potato buns off the sofa… Read More
Adventure Together: The Appalachian Trail is calling, and our writer’s family ventures out
From downtown Harrisburg you can get to the Appalachian Trail within 20 minutes, maybe less. The 2,190-mile trail is the… Read More
Open Heart & Home: During Foster Care Awareness Month, local families and organizations share importance, challenges of taking in a child
Amy Broker has fostered six children and adopted two with complicated medical needs. Fostering children can be extremely unpredictable, but… Read More