Schankweiler announces run for Harrisburg mayor with a focus on public safety, communication
On a cold, windy day in the Burg, the city’s mayoral race heated up. Dave Schankweiler, founder of the Central… Read More
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50 Ways to Bide Your Time: Still stuck at home? We have a little Harrisburg-themed distraction.
About once a year, I take a break from my usual conceit of trying to think great thoughts about our… Read More
February News Digest
Jackson Hotel Collapses The history-rich Jackson Hotel partially collapsed last month and then was razed to prevent further danger. Harrisburg… Read More
CARES Act funding under fire, as Harrisburg School District loses students to cyber charters
Inequity has been an issue for decades, according to Acting Superintendent for the Harrisburg School District, Chris Celmer. He was… Read More
Harrisburg residents, visitors can chill out at “Ice in the Burg” festival
COVID can’t melt this Harrisburg favorite tradition. The city is giving the community a new way to enjoy the coolest… Read More
Civic Club experiences vandalism; community members step up
As if local organizations aren’t struggling during COVID enough as it is, the Civic Club of Harrisburg faced another blow… Read More
Apartment conversion, “tiny house” project for veterans get Harrisburg zoning approval
Two Harrisburg development projects jumped a key hurdle on Monday night, getting the approval of the city’s Zoning Hearing Board.… Read More
Harrisburg area legislators discuss impacts of COVID, concerns
Even with the pandemic, Harrisburg area state representatives were able to gather for an annual Legislators’ Forum, although this time… Read More
Five buildings deemed “preservation priorities” by Historic Harrisburg
One of Harrisburg’s oldest structures is a top preservation priority for 2021, the city’s principal historic preservation organization has announced.… Read More
Father-daughter duo brings former Harry’s Tavern back to life, with a modern twist
“Just write: ‘Harry’s is back—be careful what you wish for,’” Lou Vazquez told me as I interviewed him and his… Read More