Easter Eggs: Can you spot all the good stuff happening in Harrisburg?
Looking from my desk out TheBurg’s office window, I have a straight vantage point to the front of a commercial… Read More
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July News Digest: Downtown Survey Results Shared, Tree Inventory Begins, HACC to Sell or Lease Buildings
Downtown Survey Results Shared The results of a recent survey show that community members are ready and excited for a… Read More
Neighborly Advice: Want to make a difference in your community? Join a neighborhood group
In early May, I gave a short presentation to Strong Towns Harrisburg, the local affiliate of the national urbanist group.… Read More
July Publisher’s Note: Good, bad and in between
Like most news outlets, we follow our social media feeds closely. We like to know which stories people are commenting… Read More
Wheel Keep Spinning: Recycle Bicycle pedals forward, without its founder, on firm footing
On a warm Monday afternoon, 10-year-old Esteven zipped around the parking lot of Recycle Bicycle on his new green and… Read More
“Check Out” These Tools! Powered by donations and volunteers, Harrisburg’s tool library provides an affordable path for home projects
Amy Dunshee and her husband pulled up to the Harrisburg Tool Library as soon as it opened at 5:30 p.m.… Read More
Essential Link: M28 Ministry offers stability, housing amidst addiction recovery
Jimmy Schambach Jr., executive director of M28 Ministry, witnesses each day how difficult addiction recovery is for his clients. The… Read More
Kibble Assist: Groups, individuals make sure Fido gets fed
On a visit to Harrisburg Area Food Pantry, Wally Nieves of Steelton selected meat, bananas and a bag of dog… Read More
Passing of History: Salutes to the family, the flag mark July 4 weekend in Linglestown
For Michelle Zandome, the Independence Weekend Family Celebration is all about “Americanism and children and youth.” Zandome, a Linglestown American… Read More
Lifts & Licks: French bulldogs mix pets with reps at local fitness center
Like most college seniors, Noah Parsons didn’t have a lot of money. Still, he scraped together enough to do something… Read More