One Fish, Big Fish: Rare stripers snagged in Harrisburg.
Mike Sholley and his catch in front of the Dock Street Dam. The Susquehanna River is not exactly a chasm,… Read More
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In The Burg
Too Much Air? Harrisburg officials ponder how to accommodate Airbnb.
Shipoke resident Thomas Lupkie (far left) makes a point as others listen in during last night’s Airbnb meeting. A fantastic… Read More
Camera-Ready: Funding secured for first Midtown security camera.
The view up 2nd Street from Forster Street, where a new security camera soon will capture the action. A wireless… Read More
Air Rights: Harrisburg may be late to the Airbnb game, but now it’s here, with opportunities, challenges.
Ted Hanson, at his home. “Newly remodeled studio near Capitol.” “Luxury Condo facing Capitol, River and State St.” “Charming 1920s… Read More
Legacy of the Land: Detweiler Park welcomes locals into the family
On a beautiful summer morning, I strolled the trails of newly established Detweiler Park with two people instrumental in creating… Read More
Tour de Quilt: Take a scenic drive along Perry County’s Quilt Barn Trail
Northwest of Harrisburg, in the countryside of Perry and Juniata counties, you’ll find a loop of 8-by-8-foot painted quilts that… Read More
Books and Buzzcuts: “Books in Barbershops” aims to bring education back into shops.
Photo by Yaasmeen Piper. I learned a lot about life in the checkered walls of the barbershop: local politics, neighborhood… Read More
When I’m Mobile: Marco van brings exploration, imagination to the people
Once, there was a great explorer named Marco, who visited places far and wide. Now, there is a van, also… Read More
Total Eclipse of the Heartland: Prepare now to view the Great American Eclipse
On Aug. 21, one of Mother Nature’s most glorious spectacles will grace the skies of the mainland United States: a… Read More
Burg’s Eye View: Harrisburg’s Midtown, in pictures
Midtown may be the most diverse neighborhood in all of Harrisburg. Partially, that’s because of its size. As currently defined,… Read More