December News Digest
Apartment Projects Get Approvals Several housing projects in Harrisburg can move forward after gaining city approvals last month. First, Harrisburg… Read More
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Master of Post-Disaster: When tragedy strikes, Rex Rothrock responds
If your heart rate skyrockets at the mere mention of preparing a multi-course holiday feast for 20, imagine feeding 100… Read More
The Gift of HBG: Our writer digs deep to craft a hyper-local gift guide
Deck the Burg with boughs of holly. If you’re looking for holiday presents that are uniquely Harrisburg, our exclusive gift… Read More
Deck the City: House tour puts Harrisburg history on display
In August, an EF-1 tornado ripped through parts of Harrisburg’s heavily wooded Bellevue Park community. Unfortunately, it damaged several homes… Read More
Little Tree of Hope: Unexpected sparkle of Christmas lights brightens lonely travels
A little tree along Route 322 East between Millerstown and Newport stands tall like a beacon in the night for… Read More
Kringle’s Town in Linglestown: Hitch up the sleigh for the Lower Paxton Christkindlmarkt
For John Hanks Jr., event manager of Lower Paxton Christkindlmarkt, it’s all about community. This year marks the sixth annual… Read More
Coffee & Community: For Jason Rounds, creating a safe, social space is a conscious effort
Jason Rounds worked in finance and accounting, but then COVID-19 hit, and he lost his job. Sometimes, though, these twists… Read More
Wrapping Kindness: Local organizations play Santa for those in need, and your family can help too
Several Harrisburg area nonprofits believe that every child, no matter their family’s financial situation, deserves something special under the Christmas… Read More
Bartender’s Choice: Steelton native helps beat the holiday blues at popular blue-collar bar
“The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don’t want, drink what you don’t like, and… Read More
The Painted Word: For the holidays—simple materials, extraordinary art
As in years past, “The Painted Word” returns with another art personality. Long before I ever wrote for TheBurg, another… Read More