Roaming & Poeming: Through verse, Georgia Earp explores places, passions
“My poetry is a slow walk along the river, where the water may not be as shallow as it seems.”… Read More
Greater Harrisburg's Community Magazine
This Month’s Publication
A Full Accounting: Harrisburg’s ICA may have fallen out of the headlines, but it’s still keeping watch
Last December, a group of state-appointed officials gathered in a classroom on Temple University’s Harrisburg campus. They came together to… Read More
May Publisher’s Note
Harrisburg is a food and bev town. Downtown, Midtown and Allison Hill are thick with restaurants, bars and cafés. I’d… Read More
May News Digest
School Closure Plans Move Forward The Harrisburg School District held a public hearing last month to solicit input over… Read More
One Battle after Another: Why is Harrisburg constantly in crisis?
I co-founded TheBurg back in 2008, at the start of the worldwide financial crisis. At the time, I described to… Read More
Fit for a King: This year, Harrisburg’s majestic King Mansion turns 100—and has never looked better
The King Mansion was a welcoming family home long before it blossomed into a breathtaking venue. Grandma leapt from balcony… Read More
Taking the Wheel: Daryl Shepherd drives on his father’s legacy
Not that long ago, Daryl Shepherd found himself in a hotel room. Divorced and homeless, he was in search of… Read More
Treat Yourself: In Harrisburg, bakeries seem to flourish while other businesses struggle. We wondered why
It’s the morning of the first-ever Harrisburg Bakery Crawl, and pastry fiends are buzzing up and down N. 3rd Street.… Read More
Roast with the Most: In Harrisburg, a short distance separates the craft from your cup
The First Crack There’s an entire world of coffee before it’s in front of you. In an inconspicuous garage in… Read More
The Reel Life: Longtime Broad Street Market vendor Tito Tep steadily serves up fish to lines of customers and volunteers hours to the market community
For 30 years, Tito Tep has spent most of his days sourcing, cutting and frying fish. On Tuesdays, he purchases… Read More