History Is for the Young: Not yet out of college, Cooper Wingert has published a dozen books.
Harrisburg residents may not realize that, during the Civil War, Confederate forces nearly captured their city. On June 29, 1863,… Read More
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A Place to Belong: McCormick Library pilots a new approach to homeless, troubled patrons.
A schizophrenic woman, barred from returning to a homeless shelter. A man talking to “someone that wasn’t visible.” When librarians… Read More
2019 HBG Mural Fest Brochure
Sprocket Mural Works Thank you to the Sponsors:… Read More
Student Harvest: At CCA–it’s a school, it’s a farm.
Joshua Cincotta, an incoming senior at Commonwealth Charter Academy, doesn’t seem to mind spending part of his summer tending to… Read More
As in Life, As in School: A new book details the promise, the practice of democratic education.
“Let’s make schools look like the world.” So stated Jim Rietmulder as we sat down to talk about his new… Read More
Youth in Gear: New cycling league gains momentum across PA.
The number of American kids riding bicycles dropped precipitously between 2000 and 2010. Alarms sounded within many circles, resulting in… Read More
STEAM Ahead: Through a camp this summer, Harrisburg students eye their futures.
Johntrae Williams remembers the feeling he got watching Beyoncé’s “Homecoming” Coachella performance on Netflix. The loud marching bands, the dancers,… Read More
Technically Speaking: Vocational education makes students job-ready, often debt-free.
“The world needs people who can do things.” So said David Wright, principal of Dauphin County Technical School. Wright bristles… Read More
A Child’s Advocate: CASA volunteers support, assist neglected, abused children.
Across the United States, more than 600,000 children are in foster care. Jessica Laspino recited this figure to emphasize the… Read More
Salvation Army, Harristown team to “fill a backpack” for Harrisburg schoolchildren
Many students look forward to the start of a new school year, but buying supplies can place an extra burden… Read More