December News Digest
Major Grant for Harrisburg Parks Harrisburg last month was awarded a large state grant to upgrade and enhance several municipal… Read More
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Committee Commitment: Harrisburg community members work long hours, for no pay, on important city boards and commissions. What motivates these volunteers?
When Ausha Green first joined the Harrisburg Planning Commission in 2015, she questioned whether she belonged. “Everyone here is either… Read More
New Energy, New Cumberland: Revitalization efforts are creating a buzz in the riverside borough
New Cumberland has a new identity. A brightly colored logo proclaiming, “New Cumberland Borough: Old Town, New Energy” is coming… Read More
A Real Joy: Pastor of Market Square Presbyterian Church, Thomas Sweet, retires after years of inspiring inclusivity and service
There have been plenty of big, defining moments during Thomas Sweet’s time as pastor of Market Square Presbyterian Church. Renovating… Read More
Passion for Fashion: Presence Luxury Boutique has the high-end goods
You know you’re in the company of a fashionista when you hear terms like “pieces” and “investments” used to refer… Read More
The Gift of Gettysburg: Count this historic town among your holiday shopping destinations
Gettysburg is best known as the site that changed the course of the Civil War in July 1863 and home… Read More
Season’s Geekings: Have yourself a nerdy little Christmas
Are you looking for a gift for the geek in your life? During this holiday season, finding the perfect gift… Read More
Merry Kitschmas: Christmas wreaths, created by York’s Liatra Sage, are kaleidoscopes of kitsch
Liatra Sage has found her niche with kitsch. “Some people would describe kitsch as borderline gaudy or tacky, but it’s… Read More
Carols of Comfort: Joy to the Burg, the Christmas music is come
To truly understand Joy to the Burg, you have to take a step back. On Dec. 21, 2019, Steve Schwartz… Read More
Party Like It’s 1899: Long an escape for Harrisburgers, the Omni Bedford Springs Resort is decked out for the holiday season
Once upon a time, the Harrisburg elite planned summer escapes from the sweltering city. Mid-July usually brought “the exodus to… Read More