The Damage Done: This month, WITF focuses on the tragedy, the hope arising from the opioid crisis in central PA.
Caeli Donaldson had what she refers to as a beautiful childhood. It wasn’t until she was about 14 that she… Read More
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Family Time
Wild, Wild Life: Forsaken animals find a home at the Wolf Sanctuary of PA.
On a warm summer morning, my wife and I went to spend time with Uncle Frodo and his nephews, Lucas… Read More
For the Kids: Artcan holds back-to-school book bag, supply drive
When it comes to seeking change or shaping society, the answer is almost always, “Start with the kids.” Artcan, a… Read More
Take a Bow: With a new charter, arts-focused CASA continues its run as one of Harrisburg’s premier schools.
Back in 2011, the CASA story did not seem headed for a happy ending. Enrollment was down 40 percent, school… Read More
This Old, Expensive House: Harrisburg has more than 4,000 vacant properties. Those that can be saved from demolition could find a second life as affordable housing units—but at what cost?
In the 30 years that Mel Johnson has managed large construction projects, he’s overseen jobs in airports, schools and sewage… Read More
Pet Stop: It’s treats & toys at Urban Tails.
In recent years, Market Street in Camp Hill has experienced what might be called a “boutique boom.” And now the… Read More
Arm Candy: Cuff Links–the strongest link in your look.
While chatting between bites of a bagel at a recent conference, my boss, Judy Rader (Exelon Generation VP of communications)… Read More
Critters & Crustaceans: A grown-up’s shore vacation awaits along the Chesapeake Bay.
As a kid, your idea of a great beach vacation may have meant playing in the sand and the ocean… Read More
Digital Conversion: Kids learn programming basics at Convert to Code.
Did you know that 71 percent of all new STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) jobs have to do with… Read More
Decade of Dance: This month, Rasika School celebrates its 10th anniversary with–of course–a big dance.
In small studio off the Carlisle Pike, Rachita Menon, owner of the Rasika School of Dance, paced back and forth,… Read More