Eat, Play, Live: Despite its troubles, Harrisburg’s convenience, vibrancy continues to attract families.
Genevieve Fitzgibbon picks up her kindergartner from the Londonderry School in Harrisburg early on a Friday. The two then decide… Read More
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In a Tight Spot: Urban gardening: short on space, long on creativity.
It’s spring, and, for many people, thoughts begin to turn to gardening. Even if you’re within city limits with limited… Read More
Arc of a Career: For Steel-High’s golden girl, one last modest march to victory.
Malia Tate-DeFrietas misses on the first 3-pointer I witness during the first quarter of Steelton-Highspire’s District 3-A Championship game against… Read More
School Day Dream: New City School wants to give Harrisburg children an educational alternative—but first it needs a lift off the ground.
What is the answer to Harrisburg’s deeply indebted and low-performing schools? Some groups have proposed charter schools, which mostly have… Read More
One Tough Year: A new school board member reflects on his first year in office.
It has now been more than a year since the school board has taken office. I have loved being able… Read More
The Heat (and A/C) Is On: Proper installation, service as important as HVAC unit quality
The bulk of the heating season is behind us. However, just as you crack open a window and breath in… Read More
Army Heritage and Education Center: Individual stories tell the story of the whole.
Scholars doing research, students on a school trip, veterans sharing experiences, volunteers, and visitors are all part of the vibrant… Read More
Doing Good December
In the last few years, talk about going green has been big, but for some it is more than shopping… Read More
Christmas Mystery, in Song: Mistletoe Magic glitters at Forum.
Music calls forth memories, whether happy or sad, but no tunes seem as evocative as those played during the holiday… Read More
Decades of Sheep, Shakes: Wintertime is Farm Show time.
The Pennsylvania State Farm Show, the largest indoor agricultural exposition in the United States, traces its roots to the 1851… Read More