The Journey North: An asylum-seeker’s harrowing story of migrating to Harrisburg
Captivity, cruelty and uncertainty describe the journey from Ecuador to Harrisburg for Maria Lopez, her husband Joseph and their 13-year-old,… Read More
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This Month’s Publication
January Publisher’s Note
I always breathe a sigh of relief once we’re past the holidays. Call me a Scrooge, but I think that… Read More
News Reviews: So, what happened in Harrisburg in 2024?
The herons flew in and out, riverfront festivals came and went, and another year passed by in Harrisburg, Pa. Per… Read More
January News Digest
Harrisburg’s 2025 Budget Maintains Tax Rate Harrisburg has adopted a 2025 budget that keeps municipal property taxes unchanged for… Read More
Harrisburg, He Is Here: 200 years ago, the Marquis de Lafayette thrilled the capital city, which will now commemorate his landmark visit
Bitterness from a factionalized election was threatening to spoil the nation’s milestone birthday, just two years away. To remind Americans… Read More
No Family Is Homeless: Bridge of Hope offers vital connections, services for unhoused mothers
Brenda Strawbridge understands homelessness in a very personal way. She’s director of development for Bridge of Hope Harrisburg Area, a… Read More
Nature Made Easy: Celebrating 25 years, the Olewine Nature Center is a portal into the wildlife of central Pa.
Wildwood Park in Harrisburg was established in the early 1900s with a dual purpose: to support flood mitigation for the… Read More
Decade of Dazzle: Camp Hill jewelry store celebrates a sparkly 10 years
“There were hugs all around.” So said Monika Krol, owner of Meeka Fine Jewelry in Camp Hill, who recently celebrated… Read More
A Winter Walk: It may be chilly, but some hikers prefer mid-winter outings
With its rolling hills, mountains and valleys, countless creeks and streams, the greater Harrisburg area is a hiking region that’s… Read More
Leap of Faith: Lemoyne gym aims to empower through community fitness
People of all ages congregate daily at Kingdom Fit in Lemoyne. Some of their differences are obvious, others are not,… Read More