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
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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
Community Corner: Notable December Events
Holiday Market Dec. 1: Penn Cumberland Garden Club hosts its 55th annual Holiday Market Benefit & Lunch at Penn Harris… Read More
Light Makes Right: Some of the best holiday displays can be found in the neighborhoods
Climbing into the car on a cold December night to drive around and see the holiday lights is a tradition… Read More
Christmas Past: This season, step back in time with “historic” holiday events
Bradley Smith stands in the historic Ephrata Cloister saal, amid the community chapel’s dark benches and peaked ceiling. For some… Read More
Musical Notes: Seasonal Sounds
I’m not going to subject you to a Pitchfork-style breakdown of top albums for the year, but boy did we… Read More