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
Greater Harrisburg's Community Magazine
Family Time
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
Mindful, Meaningful: During Autism Acceptance Month, advocates promote awareness, support for local families
The Neurodiverse Network’s facility in New Cumberland is stocked with all the toys, books and play equipment that a kid… Read More
Adventure Together: April showers bring riverbank scours and muddy family fun for hours
When my child was younger, he loved to “garden” by hurtling a chubby handful of bird seed into the backyard… Read More
Aging in Place: As folks get older, many are weighing primary bath remodels
Home is more than just a place to live—it’s where we find comfort, make memories, and feel secure. As we… Read More
Harrisburg City Council to restart youth commission, hire advisors
Harrisburg City Council will restart a civic educational program meant to inspire youth. At a press conference on Tuesday, council… Read More
Adventure Together: While on the hunt for signs of spring in Harrisburg, our writer happens upon fun for families at a community center, park and library
My kiddo and I were strolling through Riverfront Park, searching for the snowdrops and daffodils that will soon wrestle their… Read More
Character Building: Youth acting classes inspire creativity, confidence and a love for the stage
The year was 1980-something, and awkward me wanted acting classes. With only the Yellow Pages, my mother enrolled me in… Read More
Dinner and a Show: Our writer reminisces on her family’s attempt to brighten dark winter evenings with “theme nights”
One winter weekend over two decades ago, while slogging through our usual winter slump, my husband George pitched a tent… Read More