New Black Lives Matter mural painted in Midtown to encourage solidarity, dialogue
Across the nation, cities are finding ways to stand in solidarity with their Black and brown residents, sometimes through art.… Read More
Greater Harrisburg's Community Magazine
In The Burg
School’s Out: The century-old William Penn High has long sat vacant. Will it ever turn the page?
Mae Sobczak was a relatively quiet student back in her high school days at William Penn High School. She had… Read More
Different Lives, Different Narratives: Messiah College Professor Drew Hart on the divisions between Black, white America
“There is more support than any time in our history, in this moment,” said Dr. Drew Hart, author, professor, activist… Read More
Breaking Walls, Building Lives: At Nativity School, Lavelle Muhammad educates, prepares boys for life
Most cultures believe that parents must always put their children first. But, unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. At 14… Read More
Vacation, Staycation: Pandemic travel trends include outdoor recreation close to home
Norris Flowers was 12 years old when he launched his life-long career in the tourism industry. Fifty-five years later, he’s… Read More
All Together Now: Music teacher Rich Askey has offered a steady hand leading educators in Harrisburg, in Pennsylvania
Rich Askey is “very talented at lifting up other voices,” said one colleague. Fitting for someone who segued a lifetime… Read More
Past Perfect: Almost lost, two historic properties are back in use, receive preservation honors
Andrea Grove, owner of Elementary Coffee Co., said her favorite part of her shop’s newly refurbished home is the angled… Read More
Agriculture Restructure: Farmers shift gears amid the pandemic
Lucas Brownback is sitting on a cash crop. “We’ve been preparing and hoping for a year like this—we just wish… Read More
A Shimmering Peace: “Candles on The Water” offers hope on 75th anniversary of nuclear bombings
In these tumultuous times, an event meant to promote understanding among people may be just what your soul needs.… Read More
Harrisburg’s Kipona Festival will take place this year, though changed due to the pandemic
How is it almost August already? The end of summer is just around the corner. What the beginning of school… Read More