TheBurg is Central Pennsylvania’s community news organization, offering a free monthly print publication and daily online coverage dedicated to the greater Harrisburg region. Through local storytelling, we capture the people who live, work, and travel here; the families who make this place home; and the merchants and institutions that shape the fabric of our community. Learn more about TheBurg | Support TheBurg
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TheBurg Pride Guide 2026
June 2, 2026 | by Admin
Happy Pride Central PA!
TheBurg is happy to have compiled this incredible list of events happening in our community.… Read More
Central PA nonprofits can now apply for up to $10K toward community projects
June 1, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
Offering nonprofits a shot at up to $10,000, a Harrisburg-based community foundation will begin accepting grant applications today for community-enhancing… Read More
Central Penn alumni take center stage at CPC Film Series triple feature
June 1, 2026 | by Alex Foley
The CPC Film Series returned to the Capital Blue Cross Theater last Friday with a triple-feature event celebrating the work… Read More
Dauphin County kicks off Pride Month with recognition of LGBT Center
June 1, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
Local officials celebrated the start of Pride Month this morning, proclaiming June 1 as LGBT Center Central PA Day in… Read More
Bob’s Art Blog: May June Begin?
May 30, 2026 | by Bob MacGinnes
The merry month of May is so far done, it is just waiting for the final rinse cycle—it took so… Read More
Daily News
Two local businesses unite to create a summer camp where sustainability meets science
June 3, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
Two local businesses are teaming up to launch a science and sustainability summer camp this July, offering kids the chance… Read More
“River City Stories” brings Harrisburg voices to the big screen next month
June 3, 2026 | by Rosena Campana
Harrisburg locals can see their city on the big screen at an upcoming film premiere.
“River City Stories” is returning… Read More
HACC board approves resolutions to sell property, trim next school year’s budget deficit
June 2, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
Harrisburg Area Community College’s board of trustees approved a resolution Tuesday that gives the institution permission to sell or lease… Read More
Burg Blog / Opinion
Bob’s Art Blog: May June Begin?
May 30, 2026 | by Bob MacGinnes
The merry month of May is so far done, it is just waiting for the final rinse cycle—it took so… Read More
Burg View: Green Shoots Downtown
May 28, 2026 | by Lawrance Binda
Over the winter, a walk down the heart of downtown Harrisburg wasn’t the most encouraging stroll.
Places like Arooga’s, BurgerIM… Read More
Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich
May 28, 2026 | by Sara Bozich
What you’ll find below:
For something new: *new* McGrath’s opens Saturday; Tag the Summer Fest @ Tröegs Independent Brewery
Worth… Read More
Culture
“River City Stories” brings Harrisburg voices to the big screen next month
June 3, 2026 | by Rosena Campana
Harrisburg locals can see their city on the big screen at an upcoming film premiere.
“River City Stories” is returning… Read More
Pride Month exhibit, “Unapologetically Us,” displays art at several Harrisburg locations
June 2, 2026 | by Rosena Campana
A group of artists have put color to canvas for Pride Month.
“Unapologetically Us,” an LGBTQ+ art exhibition in Harrisburg,… Read More
TheBurg Pride Guide 2026
June 2, 2026 | by Admin
Happy Pride Central PA!
TheBurg is happy to have compiled this incredible list of events happening in our community.… Read More
Around The Burg
“River City Stories” brings Harrisburg voices to the big screen next month
June 3, 2026 | by Rosena Campana
Harrisburg locals can see their city on the big screen at an upcoming film premiere.
“River City Stories” is returning… Read More
HACC board approves resolutions to sell property, trim next school year’s budget deficit
June 2, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
Harrisburg Area Community College’s board of trustees approved a resolution Tuesday that gives the institution permission to sell or lease… Read More
Pride Month exhibit, “Unapologetically Us,” displays art at several Harrisburg locations
June 2, 2026 | by Rosena Campana
A group of artists have put color to canvas for Pride Month.
“Unapologetically Us,” an LGBTQ+ art exhibition in Harrisburg,… Read More
Family Time
Time Out: In a world where tech is unavoidable, parents can help their kids use it wisely
May 28, 2026 | by Susan Ryder
How much screen time is too much screen time? And how is all this screen time affecting children’s learning, attention… Read More
Adventure Together: Explore the west shore of the Susquehanna in June, while snacking, splashing and crafting the summer days away
May 28, 2026 | by Natalie diSanto
June is the month when children are freed from the classes and hallways of school.
They’re ready to roam about… Read More
Pitch Your Tent: Camping with your kids can create “magical,” core memories if you plan ahead and laugh through the mishaps
April 29, 2026 | by Gina Napoli
I have amazing memories of childhood camping trips.
Whenever I see pinecone birdfeeders or macrame anything, my inner child transports… Read More
Business
Two local businesses unite to create a summer camp where sustainability meets science
June 3, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
Two local businesses are teaming up to launch a science and sustainability summer camp this July, offering kids the chance… Read More
We Asked, You Answered: 4,000 people responded to a survey on the future of downtown Harrisburg. Now, it’s time to move ahead.
May 28, 2026 | by Ryan Unger
About 100 days ago, a coalition of leaders from city, county and state government joined with the business community to… Read More
From Vision to Reality: Inside Harrisburg’s Whole-Home Renovation Process With Local Design-Build Experts
May 27, 2026 | by Admin
For many homeowners throughout the greater Harrisburg region, a whole-home renovation is more than a construction project — it is… Read More
Sports & Health
Wing Thing: Last year, Harrisburg was named a “Bird Town.” Now, that’s something to chirp about.
May 28, 2026 | by M. Diane McCormick
“I just saw two geese going by with seven goslings,” Donna Opuszynski told me when we met at a prime… Read More
TFEC + TheBurg: Partners in Purpose: Beacon Clinic builds health through care, community and collaboration
May 28, 2026 | by Admin
Located in Uptown Harrisburg, Beacon Clinic for Health and Hope serves uninsured and underserved adults in Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry… Read More
Mr. Bicycle: Honoring Ross Willard, founder of Recycle Bicycle
May 28, 2026 | by Lawrance Binda
Last month, Harrisburg lost one of its most dedicated and charismatic public advocates, Ross Willard.
Ross, 75, was the founder… Read More
Food
Farm Show milkshake pop-ups to take place across PA for “Dairy Month”
May 29, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
Get ready for an udderly delicious month.
In celebration of June Dairy Month, the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association announced Friday that… Read More
Halal restaurant coming to downtown Harrisburg, slated to open next month
May 26, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
Harrisburg soon will welcome a new Halal restaurant downtown.
Crispy Halal, located at 209 N. 2nd St., will open as… Read More
Treat Yourself: In Harrisburg, bakeries seem to flourish while other businesses struggle. We wondered why
April 29, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
It’s the morning of the first-ever Harrisburg Bakery Crawl, and pastry fiends are buzzing up and down N. 3rd Street.… Read More
Special Sections
Everyone Is Welcome: This month, you’re invited to the 33rd Annual Free Shakespeare in the Park
May 28, 2026 | by Hope Mackenzie
Gather your picnic blanket, favorite snacks and best friends—Free Shakespeare in the Park is back for its 33rd year.
Since… Read More
A Harrisburg Holiday: Summer in Harrisburg can feel like a dreamy vacation, if you make the effort
May 28, 2026 | by Maddie Gittens
In April, my husband and I visited Paris for the first time and fell in love with the city.
Along… Read More
Hand-in-Hand: Juneteenth HBG continues to celebrate freedom, Black culture, confidently
May 28, 2026 | by Maddie Gittens
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary this year, it’s important to remember that July 4th was just the… Read More
Community Comment
Community Comment: Something Is Changing in Harrisburg—and It’s Happening in the Spaces Between
May 11, 2026 | by The Rimes Family
If you’ve spent any time in Harrisburg lately, you may have noticed it.
People are lingering a little longer.
Working… Read More
The Lowengard Building: A Blueprint and Call to Action for Harrisburg
November 24, 2025 | by Chris Dawson
What needs to be done to bring back Harrisburg’s thriving downtown?
Harrisburg is a beautiful, vibrant city that isn’t living… Read More
Making Healthcare More Affordable in Central PA
September 29, 2025 | by Todd Shamash
As a company founded in Harrisburg nearly 90 years ago, Capital Blue Cross has always had a vested interest in… Read More
Happenings
Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich
May 28, 2026 | by Sara Bozich
What you’ll find below:
For something new: *new* McGrath’s opens Saturday; Tag the Summer Fest @ Tröegs Independent Brewery
Worth… Read More
Everyone Is Welcome: This month, you’re invited to the 33rd Annual Free Shakespeare in the Park
May 28, 2026 | by Hope Mackenzie
Gather your picnic blanket, favorite snacks and best friends—Free Shakespeare in the Park is back for its 33rd year.
Since… Read More
Hand-in-Hand: Juneteenth HBG continues to celebrate freedom, Black culture, confidently
May 28, 2026 | by Maddie Gittens
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary this year, it’s important to remember that July 4th was just the… Read More
Community Announcements
Central PA nonprofits can now apply for up to $10K toward community projects
June 1, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
Offering nonprofits a shot at up to $10,000, a Harrisburg-based community foundation will begin accepting grant applications today for community-enhancing… Read More
From Vision to Reality: Inside Harrisburg’s Whole-Home Renovation Process With Local Design-Build Experts
May 27, 2026 | by Admin
For many homeowners throughout the greater Harrisburg region, a whole-home renovation is more than a construction project — it is… Read More
Step-by-Step Guide to Navigating the Mortgage Application Process in Dauphin County
May 22, 2026 | by Admin
When taking out a mortgage, first-time borrowers need to familiarize themselves with the required documents and how to secure the… Read More
TheBurg is Central Pennsylvania’s community news organization, offering a free monthly print publication and daily online coverage dedicated to the greater Harrisburg region. Through local storytelling, we capture the people who live, work, and travel here; the families who make this place home; and the merchants and institutions that shape the fabric of our community. Learn more about TheBurg | Support TheBurg