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
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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
Harrisburg School District approves 2020-21 budget, deficit eliminated by COVID relief funding
Harrisburg school district Receiver Janet Samuels gave her approval on Monday night to a $158.2 million district budget for the… Read More
Receivership year one: Harrisburg school district officials assess progress
A year has passed since the Harrisburg School District was transferred into the hands of state receivership. Before appointing Dr.… Read More
Camp in the Burg: Summer youth programs test out virtual, in-person approaches
School is finally done, now what? Many Harrisburg summer camps are still planned despite having to adapt in the COVID-19… Read More
PA will allow schools to reopen July 1; districts must develop safety plan
Schools in PA can begin to re-open on July 1, though districts must have in place health and safety plans… Read More
An Experience in Resilience: Mental health experts offer keys to surviving these pandemic times.
Everything is frozen in time inside Deb Smith’s fifth-grade classroom at Red Mill Elementary School in Etters. The date on… Read More
Tough Lessons: Parents, kids were forced to suddenly adapt, struggle after the coronavirus hit.
Two weeks off? Vacation! The rest of the year off? Oh no. This seemed to be the timeline of thoughts… Read More