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
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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
Chapter Two: After a job loss, Karla Trout booked a new career.
Are libraries still relevant in the computer age? To Karla Trout, the answer is an emphatic yes. People continue to… Read More
Virtual Worship: A guide to streaming services for churches, synagogues and mosques around Harrisburg
Like most places during the COVID-19 crisis, churches, synagogues, mosques and most places of worship shut their doors to their… Read More
Harrisburg school district to launch new cyber option for students
Come fall, Harrisburg school district students will have another way to learn, as district officials have announced a new, full-time… Read More
Harrisburg school district approves preliminary budget with big deficit but no tax increase
The Harrisburg school district on Monday night approved a preliminary budget for next school year, using federal aid to close… Read More
At St. Stephen’s, the run may be off, but the “Race for Education” continues
These days, everything seems to be virtual, and it’s no different for running races. Many annual races, which usually double… Read More