Community Corner: Notable January Events
Penguin Plunge Jan. 1: Take a plunge into the Susquehanna River to welcome the New Year with hundreds of Humane… Read More
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Health Plan: With a new long-term strategy, Harrisburg Area YMCA shoots, scores for stronger people, communities
A water bottle filling station. That’s what David Botero wants to see at the East Shore YMCA for his Hope… Read More
January Publisher’s Note
On an icy, cold evening, 17 years ago, we delivered the very first issue of TheBurg. It was January 2009,… Read More
It Happened on Herr: Harrisburg abstract artist returns home for a major exhibit at SAM.
These days, Bronx-based artist Alteronce Gumby spends most of his time in a New York City studio creating abstract, cosmic… Read More
Vision & Values: New directors take the helm at three of Harrisburg’s longest serving homelessness providers
George Chochos has never liked the term “at-risk youth.” He prefers “youth with potential.” That’s a phrase that could have… Read More
December Publisher’s Note
At the end of the year, our schedule gets tossed into the air. While everyone decorates and parties, TheBurg staff… Read More
Lack of Capitol: In Harrisburg, an absent state workforce shatters small business dreams
When I first moved to Harrisburg, Aleco’s was my go-to spot for a quick, cheap meal. At the time, the… Read More
December News Digest
December News Digest Williams Re-Elected Harrisburg Mayor Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams won a second term last month, besting the city’s… Read More
Spark of Support: New organization aims to help families with autism assistance, advocacy
Christina Carden knows well the challenges of parenting children with autism, as she is the mother of two young sons… Read More
Everything You Need: Morning Glory will remind you of general stores of yore
Back in the day, before big box retail and the internet came to rule the world, you could find a… Read More