Outdoors in October: You needn’t drive far for some nature-loving fun.
It’s autumn. Time to pack away the swim trunks and shorts and pull out those fall sweaters. The days and… Read More
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Color My World: It’s October–time to look at pretty leaves.
It’s Saturday on a warm and sunny October morning. Which would you rather do—rake leaves or look at them? Fortunately,… Read More
A Safe Haven: For 2 decades, St. Barnabas Center’s summer camp has given Harrisburg kids a place to be, a place to grow.
School’s out. Sun’s shining. What’s a Harrisburg kid to do during those warm, restless summer months? Each summer, starting in… Read More
Spanish to English: ESL instructors help Latino students transition to American life.
Imagine going to a place where everybody speaks a language you barely know, if you know it at all. This… Read More
Man Up, Layer Up: Guys, slowly back away from that hoodie.
If you’re reading this and are wondering why people in plaid shirts are sprinting past you—don’t worry—coffee shops likely just… Read More
School’s Out: After 40 years, Londonderry director leaves for summer, forever.
Rhoda Barasch is spending her summer like she has for the past 40 years. While students at Londonderry School are… Read More
Career-Bound, College-Bound: As vo-tech education grows, students find many paths to follow.
Once upon a time, lots of people believed a fallacy about secondary-level vocational-technical schools. Many assumed that vo-tech schools were… Read More
Starting Young: Harrisburg no longer offers pre-K. Several groups are trying to fill the gap.
In Harrisburg, there’s a magic number—1,719. That’s the number of 3- and 4-year-olds living in the city, according to the… Read More
TheBurg Furry Friend
If you’re looking to accessorize your life with fun and happiness, Madison is your girl! This petite pup with a… Read More
Condensed Luxury: Increasingly, high-end living comes in smaller packages.
It’s been said that, when it comes to urban trends, Harrisburg is often a decade-plus behind larger cities. Therefore, it… Read More